Staff Product Designer, Brokerage

Robinhood
Menlo Park; New York, US
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward mid-level product designers comfortable with regulated financial environments and in-office collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Designers who thrive in regulated domains and enjoy translating complex requirements into simple experiences.
    — “comfortable working within regulated domains and collaborating with legal or compliance partners
  • Candidates with a track record of leading design independently in high-impact consumer products.
    — “experience leading design work independently on complex projects
  • Those who can influence executive decisions and align design vision with product strategy.
    — “influence executive decision-making and product strategy by championing design vision

Things to consider

  • Hybrid work model requires in-office presence at least 3 days per week.
    — “in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week
  • Role involves navigating financial regulations and collaborating with legal teams.
    — “designing in regulated environments, collaborating with external partners

How to stand out

  • Showcase AI-assisted design workflows in your portfolio to demonstrate efficiency.
    — “incorporated AI tools into your workflow to improve efficiency
  • Highlight instances where you simplified complex financial or legal requirements.
    — “translate complex financial, legal, and technical requirements into simple and effective design solutions
  • Emphasize cross-functional collaboration with product, engineering, and legal teams.
    — “partnering closely with product, engineering, legal, and operations
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Leading design for new product initiatives
  • Influencing executive decision-making
  • Delivering high-quality design work
Typical background
Significant experience in digital product designExperience in regulated environments

Skills & requirements

Required

Product DesignUser Experience DesignDesign SystemsDigital Product DesignDesign ThinkingUser Research

Preferred

FigmaAi-assisted Design Tools

Stack & domain

DesignProduct DesignCnc MachiningLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingFinanceLegalTechnical

About the role

Original posting from Robinhood via Greenhouse

Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

About the team + role

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

The Brokerage team’s mission is to expand access to financial services by building intuitive, reliable products that support a wide range of investing needs. The team works on new and existing account experiences and financial tools, partnering closely with product, engineering, legal, and operations to deliver solutions that meet customer and regulatory expectations. You’ll join a group that values thoughtful design, clear communication, and measurable outcomes!

As a Staff Product Designer, you will lead design for new product experiences from early concept through launch, shaping how customers interact with emerging financial services. You will work closely with senior leadership and partners across the company to define product direction, translate complex requirements into clear user experiences, and deliver high-quality design work. This role involves designing in regulated environments, collaborating with external partners when needed, and taking ownership of design decisions that influence both product strategy and customer outcomes!

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA and New York, NY offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.

At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.

What you’ll do

● Lead design for new product initiatives, from early exploration through launch, ensuring clear and usable customer experiences

● Translate complex financial, legal, and technical requirements into simple and effective design solutions

● Partner with product managers, engineers, and legal teams to align on requirements and deliver high-quality product experiences

● Influence executive decision-making and product strategy by championing design vision and driving alignment with senior leadership.

● Use design tools and AI-assisted workflows to improve speed, quality, and collaboration across the design process

What you bring

● You have significant experience designing consumer-facing digital products with a strong portfolio demonstrating craft and usability

● You have experience leading design work independently on complex projects, ideally in small teams or early-stage environments

● You are comfortable working within regulated domains and collaborating with legal or compliance partners

● You can communicate design decisions clearly and influence stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization

● You are experienced with modern design tools (e.g., Figma) and have incorporated AI tools into your workflow to improve efficiency

What we offer

● Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career

● Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching

● Best in class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents

● Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more

● Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits

● Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!

● Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Base Pay Range:

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)$191,000—$225,000 USDZone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)$168,000—$198,000 USDZone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)$150,000—$176,000 USDClick here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.

If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.

Source: Robinhood careers (Greenhouse)

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