NerdWallet
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Job Description

Lead end-to-end design for private student loan and refinance experiencesβ€”from discovery to launchβ€”creating user journeys that increase engagement, conversion, and long-term trust. Drive experimentation across high-intent marketing funnels (SEM/SEO landing pages, comparison tools, application flows) to uncover new growth opportunities and optimize performance. Define and execute research strategies that uncover insights, validate concepts, and inform product decisions at scale. Partner with Product to translate strategy and OKRs into clear design problems, hypotheses, and success metrics. Design clear, compliant financial workflows (applications, disclosures, prequalification tools) that balance regulation with usability. Identify and shape 0β†’1 opportunities in ambiguous spaces, bringing structure, direction, and creativity to early-stage initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Content, and SEO to deliver experiences that are technically feasible, accessible, performant, and search-optimized. Influence product and design decisions by articulating strong rationale, using data and research to drive alignment and outcomes. Contribute to and evolve shared design systems and patterns across multiple properties.

Requirements

  • 5+ years designing consumer-facing digital products, with a strong portfolio demonstrating measurable business impact
  • Experience designing fintech or regulated product experiences (loans, credit, refinancing, or financial comparison tools)
  • Proven ability to independently lead research, experimentation, and end-to-end design
  • Expertise in Figma and modern prototyping tools
  • Strong understanding of UX for high-intent acquisition funnels and conversion optimization
  • Experience designing complex, multi-step workflows with disclosures or compliance requirements
  • Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative insights into clear recommendations
  • Strong communication skills and comfort partnering across Product, Engineering, and Growth teams

Benefits

  • Monthly Healthcare Stipend
  • Rejuvenation Policy – Vacation Time Off + You will receive the official public holidays in your province
  • Paid sabbatical for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge and pursue their interests
  • Monthly Wellness Stipend, Wifi Stipend, and Cell Phone Stipend
  • Work from home equipment stipend

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