First Circle05.03.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Senior Product Designer - FinTech Neobank

$72K–$96K/year

About the Role

We are hiring a Senior Product Designer remote to join First Circle, one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in the Philippines. As a Senior Product Designer remote, you will play a crucial role in transforming access to credit for underserved SMEs and shaping the next chapter of our innovative neobank.

What You'll Do

  • Design user-centered products that enhance the overall customer experience, ensuring solutions are functional and aesthetically pleasing.
  • Take ownership of significant product areas of our SME NeoBank platform, including credit, payments, FX, corporate credit cards, and payroll.
  • Push the boundaries of our design aesthetic and visual identity, translating our brand into our products for a world-class customer experience.
  • Lead customer-centric discovery work and collaborate closely with stakeholders to develop highly differentiated experiences through concepts, wireframes, and prototypes.
  • Actively contribute to and champion the design system and processes, ensuring we scale without sacrificing quality.
  • Support the growth of junior designers on the team, sharing your expertise and helping to build a strong design culture.
  • Engage in strategic discussions to champion design influence across product teams.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Product Designer or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your design work.
  • 4–7 years of professional design experience, preferably in fintech or the SME space.
  • Ability to design great experiences across iOS, Android, and responsive web platforms.
  • Strong opinions on design, UX, and craft, with the ability to articulate and defend them clearly.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and thoughtfulness in your work.
  • Comfortable handling ambiguity and challenging answers to move the work in the right direction.
  • Actively seek feedback and present ideas clearly and with conviction.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in leading design projects from concept to execution.
  • Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Understanding of user research methodologies.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary based on market rates.
  • HMO coverage from day one.
  • Free catered lunches and monthly fitness allowance.
  • Transportation and accommodation allowance.
  • A collaborative culture with support, feedback, and friendship.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Senior Product Designer remote position at First Circle offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of fintech while enjoying competitive pay and a supportive team culture.

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Who Will Succeed Here

Proficient in Figma with a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered designs for fintech applications, demonstrating the ability to create wireframes and prototypes that enhance user experience.

Self-motivated and comfortable working in a fully remote environment, with excellent time management skills to balance multiple design projects while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams across different time zones.

Experience in conducting user research and usability testing, with a growth mindset to iterate on designs based on user feedback, ensuring that the product meets the needs of underserved SMEs.

Learning Resources

Learn Figma: User Interface Design Essentialscourse

Career Path

Senior Product Designer - FinTech Neobank(Now)Lead Product Designer(1-2 years)Head of Product Design(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$12.5B
Annual Growth
15.2%
AI Adoption in Design
37%
Investment in FinTech Design
+45%
Labour Demand for Product Designers
+24%
Avg Salary for Senior Product Designers
$110K

Skills & Requirements

Required
Product DesignUX DesignUI Design
Growing in Demand
User ResearchInteraction DesignDesign Systems
Declining
Adobe FlashStatic HTML/CSS

Domain Trends

Increased Focus on User-Centric Design
73% of FinTech companies are prioritizing user experience improvements, leading to greater investments in UX/UI design.
Integration of AI Tools in Design Processes
Over 40% of product designers are using AI-powered tools for prototyping and wireframing, enhancing efficiency and creativity.
Rise of Collaborative Design Platforms
The use of collaborative tools like Figma has surged by 60% in remote design teams, reflecting the shift towards remote work and teamwork in product design.

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