Principal Designer

Zinnia is the leading technology platform for accelerating life and annuities growth. With innovative enterprise solutions and data insights, Zinnia simplifies the experience of buying, selling, and administering insurance products. All of which enables more people to protect their financial futures. Our success is driven by three core values: be bold, team up, deliver value – and that we do. Zinnia has over $180 billion in assets under administration, serves 100+ carrier clients, 2500 distributors and partners, and over 2 million policyholders. Overview WHO YOU ARE: As a Principal/Staff UX/UI Designer, you’ll be at the forefront of crafting seamless, impactful experiences for users navigating the often-opaque world of insurance and finance. You’ll collaborate closely with product, engineering, compliance, and data science to champion user needs, define design systems, and shape the future of our platforms. You are a systems thinker who balances user empathy with business needs. You bring deep expertise in both UX strategy and hands-on UI execution, with a portfolio that demonstrates thought leadership in shipping elegant, scalable solutions in fast-paced, regulated environments. What you’ll do Drive Design Strategy - Shape and scale the design vision across product lines by identifying user pain points and business opportunities unique to Insurtech and Fintech. Lead Design Execution - Lead design initiatives from discovery to delivery—wireframes, prototypes, UI components, and high-fidelity visuals for web and mobile platforms. Systemize & Scale - Build and maintain design systems that promote accessibility, consistency, and scalability across products. Mentor & Influence - Mentor mid-to-senior designers while influencing cross-functional partners through clear communication and design rationale. Customer-Centered Innovation - Use research, behavioral data, and experimentation to inform design choices that demystify complex insurance or financial workflows. Cross-functional Partnership - Collaborate with product managers, engineers, actuaries, legal teams, and marketers to ship delightful and compliant experiences. What you’ll need 6+ years of experience in UX/UI design with at least 2 years in a staff or principal-level role. Strong portfolio of work demonstrating excellence in both user experience and user interface design, ideally in Fintech, Insurtech, or similarly regulated domains. Deep understanding of complex data visualization, onboarding flows, decision-support tools, or financial dashboards. Experience leading 0→1 product design efforts and scaling mature products. Fluency in Figma and design system architecture. Empathy for diverse users—ranging from tech-savvy investors to first-time policyholders. A passion for simplifying the complicated and humanizing digital financial services. Experience working in agile, cross-functional product teams. Bonus points Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG), design in regulated environments (insurance, finance, healthcare), and user testing methodologies. What’s in it for you? Zinnia offers excellent career progression and competitive compensation. We offer great benefits, including health/dental insurance, parental leave, 401(k), incentive/bonus opportunity, tuition reimbursement, and more. The expected salary range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000 dependent on skills and location. This range is a good faith estimate based on compensation benchmarks and may vary by location and candidate. We seek the best and brightest innovators to join our team, collaborating with smart, creative professionals delivering cutting-edge technologies and deeper data insights. Visit our website at for more information. Apply by completing the online application on the careers section of our website. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Notice for California residents: Information about how we collect and use your personal information can be found here. Application process Interested in building your career at Zinnia? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email via a Job Alert. Apply by visiting the Careers page on our website. We do not include the long application form content in this refined description. U.S. Standard Demographic Questions and Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability information are collected in accordance with applicable laws and are used for compliance and affirmative action reporting. Participation is voluntary and does not affect employment opportunities. See our EEO policy for details. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-22