Avast

Principal Product Designer

Avast$135K — $160K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of senior product design experience
  • Strong design craft with a history of delivering products
  • Experience mentoring and leading designers across regions
  • Deep expertise in Figma, including design systems
  • Fluency with AI tools for design applications
  • Ability to balance individual contribution with leadership responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Design user experiences for both the MoneyLion app and web platforms
  • Oversee and support a team of designers across global regions
  • Coach and mentor junior designers to enhance quality
  • Drive adoption of MLDS 4.0 among product teams
  • Ensure designers have necessary resources and clarity for execution
  • Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams on project delivery

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead in an innovative and dynamic environment
  • Engaging in hands-on design work while mentoring a global team
  • Exposure to cutting-edge design technologies and AI tools
  • Work in a collaborative culture that values design excellence
  • Career development opportunities through design leadership roles
Full Job Description
About the Role:

We're looking for a hands-on product design leader to support the MoneyLion brand and help shape the next chapter of its digital product experience. In this role, you'll balance meaningful individual contribution with day-to-day leadership-designing experiences for MoneyLion app features, with a growing focus on the MoneyLion web experience, while guiding designers in our global offices.

You'll oversee and contribute to the execution of existing products and features, partnering closely with product and engineering to align on scope, delivery, and quality. This is an ideal opportunity for a senior product designer who brings strong craft, deep Figma expertise, and a track record of shipping thoughtful work. You should be comfortable moving between IC and leadership modes, fluent in using AI tools such as Claude in your daily practice, and excited to explore internal tools and introduce new skills that elevate how our team works.

Key Responsibilities:
• Hands-on design work on the MoneyLion app features, with a closer eye on MoneyLion web
• Day to day oversight of designers across three regions, including reviews, critique, and unblocking
• Coaching junior designers so our execution quality and consistency
• Driving MLDS 4.0 adoption across product teams and keeping design and build aligned
• Making sure designers have the resources, clarity, and context they need to deliver
• Partnering closely with product and engineering on delivery, scope, and quality

About you:
• Senior level product design experience, strong craft, and a track record of shipping
• Experience leading or mentoring designers, ideally across time zones
• Deep Figma proficiency, including design systems, components, and tokens
• Fluent with AI tools in daily practice (Claude and others) and curious about building internal tools and being able to adopt an introduce new skills to our team
• Comfortable balancing IC work with team leadership, and knowing when to switch modes

What's Next:

Your CV will be reviewed together by the recruiter and hiring manager to assess the scope of your role, the impact you've delivered, and how your experience aligns with the position. If shortlisted, the recruiter will invite you to an initial Zoom conversation to discuss your background, what's compelling you to Gen, and walk you through the interview process.

Important Application Note - When you apply, please include your current city and country and let us know your work status (e.g. visa status, right to work in the relevant country, etc.).

Interview Process:
• TA Call
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Panel Interview

About Avast

Avast is a cybersecurity company that develops and markets security software for personal computers and mobile devices. The company's products include antivirus software, VPN services, and password management tools. Avast has over 435 million active users worldwide and is headquartered in London, England. The company was founded in 1988 and has offices in the Czech Republic, the United States, and other countries.
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1,700 employees
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1988

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