FAQs
What is the primary mission of Wealthsimple?
Wealthsimple's mission is to help everyone achieve financial freedom by reimagining what it means to manage money, making financial services transparent and low-cost for all.
What will be the primary focus of the Senior Product Designer role?
The primary focus of the Senior Product Designer role will be on the Wealthsimple for Business experience, which involves creating and managing modern group retirement offerings for employers and their employees.
What are some key responsibilities of the Senior Product Designer?
Key responsibilities include conducting user research, creating concepts and prototypes, raising the quality bar of the product, collaborating closely with product and engineering partners, applying systems-thinking to design problems, and partnering with the Sales team to gather feedback.
What qualifications are required for this position?
The position requires experience building consumer-facing mobile apps, a proven ability to simplify complex problems into intuitive experiences, outstanding UX and visual design skills, and effective communication abilities.
Is experience in personal finance important for this role?
Yes, a deep personal interest and passion for personal finance and building accessible services for everyone is essential for this position.
What kind of benefits does Wealthsimple offer to employees?
Wealthsimple offers competitive salaries, top-tier health benefits, retirement savings matching plans, generous vacation policies, wellness and professional development budgets, and a program allowing employees to work internationally.
What is the company's stance on diversity and inclusion?
Wealthsimple is committed to building products for a diverse world and encourages applications from everyone, regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
How many vacation days do employees receive annually?
Employees receive 20 vacation days per year, along with unlimited sick and mental health days.
Is the work environment at Wealthsimple remote-friendly?
Yes, Wealthsimple has a remote-first team culture, allowing employees to work from various locations across North America.
What should candidates include in their applications?
Candidates should include a resume and a portfolio that demonstrates their experience solving ambiguous problems, working on consumer-facing products, the impact of their work on company goals, and how they leverage insights for user-driven decisions.