Robinhood

Staff Product Designer, Brokerage

Robinhood$191K — $225K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience designing consumer-facing digital products with a strong portfolio
  • Proven ability to independently lead complex design projects
  • Experience working in regulated environments and collaborating with compliance teams
  • Strong communication skills to clearly convey design decisions to stakeholders at all levels
  • Familiarity with modern design tools (e.g., Figma) and AI-assisted workflows

Responsibilities

  • Lead design for new product initiatives from concept to launch
  • Translate complex financial and legal requirements into effective design solutions
  • Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and legal teams to align on project requirements
  • Influence product strategy by advocating design vision to senior leadership
  • Leverage design tools and AI to enhance productivity and collaboration

Benefits

  • Challenging, high-impact work that promotes career growth
  • Performance-based compensation including bonuses and equity ownership
  • Comprehensive health insurance with 100% coverage for employees
  • Flexible benefits spending account for wellness and development
  • Employer-paid life, disability insurance, and mental health services
  • Generous time off including holidays, paid leave, and parental benefits
  • Vibrant office culture with catered meals and events
Full Job Description
About the team + role

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world's biggest financial problems. We're looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn't a place for complacency, it's where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We're a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

The Brokerage team's mission is to expand access to financial services by building intuitive, reliable products that support a wide range of investing needs. The team works on new and existing account experiences and financial tools, partnering closely with product, engineering, legal, and operations to deliver solutions that meet customer and regulatory expectations. You'll join a group that values thoughtful design, clear communication, and measurable outcomes!

As a Staff Product Designer, you will lead design for new product experiences from early concept through launch, shaping how customers interact with emerging financial services. You will work closely with senior leadership and partners across the company to define product direction, translate complex requirements into clear user experiences, and deliver high-quality design work. This role involves designing in regulated environments, collaborating with external partners when needed, and taking ownership of design decisions that influence both product strategy and customer outcomes!

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA and New York, NY offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.

At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.
What you'll do
• Lead design for new product initiatives, from early exploration through launch, ensuring clear and usable customer experiences
• Translate complex financial, legal, and technical requirements into simple and effective design solutions
• Partner with product managers, engineers, and legal teams to align on requirements and deliver high-quality product experiences
• Influence executive decision-making and product strategy by championing design vision and driving alignment with senior leadership.
• Use design tools and AI-assisted workflows to improve speed, quality, and collaboration across the design process
What you bring
• You have significant experience designing consumer-facing digital products with a strong portfolio demonstrating craft and usability
• You have experience leading design work independently on complex projects, ideally in small teams or early-stage environments
• You are comfortable working within regulated domains and collaborating with legal or compliance partners
• You can communicate design decisions clearly and influence stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization
• You are experienced with modern design tools (e.g., Figma) and have incorporated AI tools into your workflow to improve efficiency
What we offer
• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
• Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
• Best in class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
• Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Base Pay Range:

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)

$191,000-$225,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$168,000-$198,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)

$150,000-$176,000 USD

Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.

If our mission energizes you and you're ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

About Robinhood

Robinhood is a financial services company that offers commission-free trading through its website and mobile app. The company was founded in 2013 by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Robinhood's mission is to democratize finance for all by making investing accessible to everyone. The company has raised over $5 billion in funding and has over 13 million users. Robinhood has faced criticism for its business model, which relies on selling order flow to market makers, and for its handling of the GameStop trading frenzy in early 2021.
Learn more about Robinhood
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2013

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