Lead User Experience (UX) Designer – Digital Assets

Early Warning

Lead UX Designer defining standards and experiences for Early Warning’s Zelle® cross-border payments expansion. Shaping trustworthy, simple money movement across international rails, currencies, compliance, and partner institutions.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California, Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $157,000 - $192,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in UX design for cross-border payments, with a strong focus on developing UX guidelines and frameworks for financial institutions. Proficient in translating complex payment systems into user-friendly experiences while leading design initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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8+ Years Of UX/Product Design ExperienceDeep Domain Expertise In Payments Or FintechFluency In Payment SystemsProficiency In Figma And Prototyping ToolsExperience Authoring UX Guidelines

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Hard Skills

UX DesignInteraction DesignUser ResearchUsability TestingVisual DesignWireframingPrototypingDesign StandardsCross-Border MechanicsCompliance Flows

Soft Skills

Exceptional Written CommunicationExceptional Verbal Communication

Industry Keywords

Cross-Border PaymentsPayment SystemsFintechStablecoin InfrastructureNetwork ModelDesign RisksEdge CasesSystemic IssuesPartner Financial InstitutionsZelle® Network

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Ruby on Rails

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead UX design direction for the cross-border payments initiative from research and concept exploration through detailed interaction design and published UX standards
Translate cross-border rails, currency conversion, stablecoin infrastructure, and compliance flows into simple, trustworthy experiences
Develop UX guidelines and frameworks for partner financial institutions to implement consistently across the Zelle® network
Commission, participate in, and synthesize user research and usability testing
Identify design risks, edge cases, and systemic issues and drive resolution across teams
Partner with product, engineering, strategy, compliance, and partner financial institutions
Work as an individual contributor while leading the workstream
Define design direction for Early Warning’s cross-border money movement initiative

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of UX/product design experience
Portfolio showing leadership-level craft and strategic thinking across complex products
Deep domain expertise in payments or fintech
Fluency in payment systems, including rails, cross-border mechanics, intermediaries, and compliance constraints
Experience operating in a platform or network model
Strong visual design sensibility
Proficiency in Figma and prototyping tools
Exceptional written and verbal communication
Experience authoring UX guidelines or design standards for external or partner consumption
Online portfolio linked in the resume or portfolio document uploaded with the application
Portfolio showcasing relevant design work, including wireframes and end-to-end UX case studies
Candidates must independently possess eligibility to work in the United States for any employer at the date of hire
Position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship
Ability to perform essential functions and physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary incentive plan
Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans
Company contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health, and dependent care expenses
401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on the first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility
Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees
Generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees
11 paid company holidays
Paid volunteer day
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Maven Family Planning support, including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work
Reasonable accommodation for disability or special needs during the application process