Lead Product Designer (Remote, United States)

Introduction:

The Zebra is revolutionizing how consumers research and shop for insurance. We intentionally strive to build diverse teams that feel inclusive for all. Our motto is "All Stripes Welcome," and we put that into practice by valuing both traditional and non-conventional backgrounds and perspectives. Our Zeebs are passionate about learning, growing, & working together to tackle exciting problems. problems.

The product team's vision is to make buying insurance a simple and enjoyable user experience. We’re looking for a Staff Product Designer to join our growing design team. In this role, you’ll lead design initiatives across complex problem spaces, shape our product strategy through a design lens, and mentor fellow designers. As a key design leader, you'll partner with product, engineering, research, and data to drive exceptional user experiences and measurable business outcomes.

Location:

Our employees can choose to work remotely in the U.S. Join us in our Austin, Texas office, or opt for a hybrid setup. Whether you prefer the structure of an office, the convenience of remote work, or a mix of both, we support what works best for you!

Please note - At this time we are not able to hire in California, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and New York. 

What You’ll Do:

• Own and drive design strategy across key product areas

• Lead large-scale initiatives from discovery through delivery

• Translate complex user needs and business goals into elegant, user-centric solutions

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define problems, brainstorm solutions, prototype ideas, and ship polished products

• Bring structure and clarity to ambiguous spaces

• Set a high bar for craft and consistency in visual and interaction design

• Advocate for accessibility, usability, and inclusive design

• Provide mentorship and guidance to other designers across the team

• Help evolve our design systems and processes

• Represent design in executive-level conversations and influence product direction

What We're Looking For:

We look for folks who have a strong sense of ownership, excellent communication and collaboration skills, and a dedication to continuous improvement.

• 7+ years of experience in product design with a strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product thinking

• Experience leading design work across complex products or platforms

• Excellent interaction and visual design skills

• Comfort working in ambiguity and driving clarity

• Strong communication and storytelling skills—you can articulate design decisions clearly and influence stakeholders

• Deep experience collaborating with product managers, engineers, researchers, and data scientists

• Familiarity with user research methods and data-driven design

• Proficiency with modern design tools (e.g., Figma, FigJam, etc.)

• A mindset of curiosity, empathy, and continuous improvement

Benefits & Perks:

Inclusive and healthy environments are crafted intentionally. All of our employees can join and participate in (or create your own!) Employee Resource Groups. Here are some other wonderful perks of working here:

• Competitive Compensation & Stock Option Offering

• Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages

• End early Fridays (wrap up work at 2pm CST on Fridays!)

• Sabbatical program for tenured employees

• HSA offering + employer contribution

• Fertility support through Carrot 

• $100 monthly wellness perk

• $300 pet reimbursement program

• 401k with match

• Unlimited PTO (paid time off)+ flexibility to enjoy it

• Paid Parental Leave Program

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Join a team that truly lives their values (outside of the office. Cliche, we know… but we really mean it)

The salary range for this position is $145,000-$165,000 per year. The final salary amount will be determined based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, internal equity, and insights gained throughout the interview process.

About The Zebra:

The Zebra is the nation’s leading, independent insurance comparison site. With our dynamic, real-time quote comparison tool, consumers can identify insurance companies with the coverage, service level, and pricing to suit their unique needs. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, The Zebra has sought to bring transparency and simplicity to insurance shopping since 2012 -- it's “insurance in black and white.”

We've garnered attention and investment of some of the nation’s top venture capitalists. Check out all of our awards & recognition!

Our core mantra is "All Stripes Welcome." As part of our dedication to maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce, we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform core job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!