Mercury Insurance

Staff Product Designer

Mercury Insurance$101K — $204K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Computer Science, Psychology or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of extensive product design experience with significant contributions to enterprise systems
  • Proven experience leading complex, multi-team design projects with measurable business impact
  • Strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions
  • Advanced proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end design for a critical product pillar
  • Leverage AI tools to streamline design workflows and enhance efficiency
  • Develop comprehensive research strategies to validate design solutions
  • Create wireframes and high-fidelity prototypes for design concepts
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into solutions
  • Advocate for user-centered design during strategic discussions
  • Maintain the design system ensuring accessibility and performance

Benefits

  • Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Incentives such as holiday and performance-based bonuses
  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Educational assistance and professional development opportunities
  • Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy sessions
Full Job Description
Overview
Position Summary:

As a Staff Product Designer, you’ll be the design lead for a critical product area, shaping the vision, quality, and outcomes across multiple teams. You will play a central role in shaping the future of our products and design strategies, focusing on employing user-centered processes to deliver visually appealing, user-friendly digital experiences while leveraging AI tools to streamline design workflows and facilitate seamless design-to-development handoffs.

Geo-Salary Information

An in-person interview may be required during the hiring process

 

State specific pay scales for this role are as follows:

$XX to $XX (NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)

$XX to $XX (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)

$XX to $XX (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)

 

In CA: Typical hiring range is $XX to $XX

 

The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.

ResponsibilitiesEssential Job Functions: 

• Own the end-to-end design for a critical product pillar, demonstrating high-quality design practices through all phases of product design including research & discovery, facilitation, strategy, ideation, interaction design, visual execution, launch, and testing

• Experiment with and leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to streamline design workflows, automate routine tasks, and enhance the overall design process efficiency 

• Develop and execute comprehensive research strategies through user interviews, usability testing, and market analysis to validate design solutions and inform strategic decisions, clearly documenting insights and recommendations for stakeholders

• Create wireframes, high-fidelity prototypes and functional prototypes that communicate design concepts, while facilitating smooth design-to-development handoffs by translating designs into code faster

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into technically feasible solutions, advocating for optimal user experiences throughout the development process

• Advocate for user-centered design during roadmap planning and strategic discussions, ensuring acceptable user experiences while balancing business objectives and technical constraints

• Maintain our design system; ensure accessibility, performance, and scalability across platforms

• Mentor senior/intermediate designers while contributing to a culture of design excellence and continuous learning within the organization

 

QualificationsEducation: 

Education & Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Computer Science, Psychology or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred: 

• Certifications in AI design tools, design systems, or front-end development methodologies

• Certification in UX/UI design methodologies or design thinking processes

 

Experience:

• 8+ years of extensive product design experience with significant contributions to the design of multiple enterprise systems

• Proven track record of leading complex, multi-team design projects with measurable business impact as shown in a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions

• Experience working in Agile development environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineers, product managers, and stakeholders, to achieve project goals

Preferred 

• Property and casualty insurance industry experience

 

Knowledge and Skills:

Minimum 

• Excels at creating net-new products from first principles—frame the problem, validate with users, translate insights into designs, collaborate through delivery, analyze and optimize post‑launch

• Advanced proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Axure, and Miro

• Fluent in discovery and user research methodologies including user interviews, surveys, card sorting, usability testing, rapid prototyping and experiment design 

• Expert-level visual and interaction design—defining interaction models, scalable patterns, motion and state systems, and accessible visual languages—to solve complex, ambiguous flows at product scale

• Strong product sense and strategic thinking; comfortable with ambiguity and sequencing bets with capacity to balance user needs, business objectives, and technical constraints

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills through advanced storytelling; able to shape org-level narratives that influence strategy and executive decisions

• Experience with org wide design system strategy, maintenance, adoption, and governance

• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles

• Analytical mindset with experience using data to inform design decisions and measure the impact of design solutions on key business metrics

• Demonstrated impact mentoring senior and intermediate designers

 

Preferred

• Experience with emerging AI technologies in design automation

• Knowledge of machine learning and deep learning

• Understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript fundamentals for effective design-to-development handoffs

 

Perks and Benefits

We offer many great benefits, including:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
  • Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
  • Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
  • 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Engaging work environment
  • Promotional opportunities
  • Education assistance
  • Professional and personal development opportunities
  • Company recognition program
  • Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more
Pay RangeUSD $101,167.00 - USD $204,439.00 /Yr.

About Mercury Insurance

Mercury Insurance Group is a multiple-line insurance organization offering personal automobile, homeowners, renters and business insurance. Founded in 1961 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Mercury has assets in excess of $4 billion, employs 4,500 people and has more than 8,000 independent agents in 11 states. Mercury has been named one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Forbes magazine, and has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles for eight years running. The company has also been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes.
Learn more about Mercury Insurance
Size
4,300 employees
Market Cap
$1.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.6 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+4.3%
Revenue
$3.7 billion
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