Sr. Product Designer

Sr. Product Designer Reports to: Head of Product FLSA Status: Exempt About Us: We have been recognized as one of Built In Chicago’s Best Startups to Work for in 2026! Aeropay is a financial technology company modernizing money movement with pay by bank solutions. Headquartered in Chicago and backed by leading investors, Aeropay enables businesses to accept compliant, cashless payments through direct bank-to-bank (ACH) transfers, eliminating card fees and outdated payment rails. Powering online checkouts, in-store transactions and embedded payments, Aeropay’s flexible APIs and integrations are built on a secure and scalable infrastructure with compliance at the core. In industries where risk mitigation and user experience matter most, our platform gives our partners a faster, safer and more intuitive way to pay. Aeropay is redefining what it means to pay—and get paid—by bank. Position Overview: The Sr. Product Designer will play a key role in shaping the future of Aeropay’s consumer experience and next-generation pay-by-bank products. This role will focus heavily on designing and optimizing mobile-first consumer payment experiences, leveraging user research, behavioral insights and rapid iteration to validate and evolve emerging products. This individual will work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Revenue, Customer Success and external partners to create intuitive, high-performing user experiences across onboarding, checkout, rewards and consumer engagement flows. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in consumer UX, payments or ecommerce experiences and thrives in fast-moving, “0→1” product environments. Key Responsibilities: Lead product design initiatives for Aeropay’s consumer-facing payment and rewards experiences Design and optimize mobile-first user journeys across onboarding, checkout and consumer engagement flows Conduct user research, usability testing and customer interviews to validate product direction and identify friction points Translate user insights, behavioral data and business requirements into intuitive product experiences Create wireframes, prototypes, high-fidelity designs and interaction flows using Figma and related design tools Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Revenue, Customer Success and merchant partners to gather feedback and iterate quickly Contribute to 0→1 product discovery and rapid experimentation efforts for emerging consumer products Perform competitor and market research to inform UX strategy and product differentiation Help define and evolve Aeropay’s design systems, SDK experiences and consumer interaction patterns Utilize AI-enabled workflows and modern design tooling to improve speed, iteration and design quality Collaborate closely with Aeropay’s UX team to maintain consistency and elevate overall design quality across products Stay current on UX, fintech, ecommerce and consumer product trends Qualifications: 5+ years of UX/product design experience with a strong focus on consumer-facing digital products Experience designing mobile-first consumer experiences Strong background in fintech, payments, ecommerce, gaming or other high-engagement consumer platforms preferred Experience working on high-growth, emerging product initiatives Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and behavioral UX patterns Strong experience leveraging user research, analytics and customer feedback to drive design decisions Proficiency with Figma and modern product design/prototyping tools Experience using AI-enabled workflows/tools to accelerate design iteration and execution preferred Ability to present concepts and collaborate effectively with both internal stakeholders and external partners/customers Strong communication, storytelling and cross-functional collaboration skills Startup or high-growth environment experience preferred Working Location, Compensation & Benefits: This role is expected to be in office at Aeropay’s downtown Chicago HQ weekly from Monday through Thursday Salary Range: $100K - $120K base salary (DOE) Benefits Offered: Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Maternity/Paternity Leave 401(k) Employer Match Flexible PTO NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Aeropay is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation and the overall success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, parental status, genetic history, political affiliation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations in which we operate. Compensation The base pay range for this role is $100,000 – $120,000 per year.