Senior Product Designer

Pawlicy Advisor•New York, NY

1d•$160,000 - $185,000•Remote

About The Position

The Problem Worth Solving Every day, pet owners walk out of a vet's office having just said no to a treatment their pet needed — not because they didn't care, but because they couldn't afford it. That's the problem Pawlicy Advisor exists to eliminate. We're a venture-backed startup building the infrastructure that connects pet owners to the right financial protection for their pets, starting with the most trusted pet insurance marketplace in the US. Pawlicy partners with thousands of veterinary practices nationwide, providing personalized, breed-specific insurance guidance directly at the point of care. delivered over 1 million unique quotes , and is responsible for a meaningful percentage of all pet insurance sold in the US, with thousands of vets relying on Pawlicy daily. Pawlicy has raised $19M+ and is growing fast. Pawlicy has found product-market fit and now is scaling. The Role Location: New York City - remote currently. Only applicants from the NYC area will be considered. We're looking for a Senior Product Designer to own design at Pawlicy — end to end, top to bottom. You'll be a core voice in shaping our product strategy, own the design system, and be the user experience expert at a pivotal moment in Pawlicy’s growth. You'll join a tight-knit, high-caliber product and engineering team: the Head of Product and Growth, Director of Engineering, five engineers, and a data analyst. You'll work directly with leadership, move fast, and see your work ship quickly and provide impact immediately If you're energized by ambiguity, love owning your craft, and want your design work to genuinely improve people's lives (and their pets' lives) - this role is for you.

Requirements

5+ years of product design experience , with a track record of significant ownership — ideally at a Series B startup or similarly fast-paced environment
A strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design thinking , from research and strategy through polished, shipped UI
Proven experience running user research and competitive analysis independently, and translating findings into actionable product decisions
The confidence to push back, disagree, and realign without it becoming political — you're direct, but you bring people along!
You have a clear point of view on how to solve user problems and you're not shy about advocating for it, but you are not precious
Experience owning or significantly contributing to a design system
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions — you've worked closely with engineers, marketers, and business stakeholders and know how to navigate different working styles
L ocation: New York City. This role is currently fully remote, with plans to transition to a hybrid schedule as we accelerate our growth and open our Midtown Manhattan office in 2027. At that time, we will require New York team members to attend the office 4 days per week
Legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship required

Nice To Haves

Bonus: experience in fintech, insurtech, health, or consumer marketplaces
Extra points: You love animals and believe pet healthcare is a serious, underserved problem. We'll hire you for your craft, but passion for the mission makes everything better.

Responsibilities

Own the full design process — from discovery and research through wireframes, prototypes, and final implementation — for new and existing product features
Shape product strategy through user research, competitive analysis, and a deep understanding of our customers: pet parents, veterinary staff, and partners
Build and steward our design system, ensuring consistency and quality across every touchpoint, in close collaboration with our senior marketing designer
Partner closely with engineering , reviewing shipped work to ensure it meets design standards and advocating for quality at every step
Stay ahead of the sprint cycle — working 1–2 sprints ahead to keep pace with a fast-moving development team
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, veterinary partnerships, and other stakeholders to align design with broader company goals
Become a domain expert in pet insurance and pet health, with a sharp eye on industry trends and user needs