Part-time Product Designer (20 hrs/week)

Trayd

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Trayd is a construction payroll platform and back office management system designed for same-day pay. We allow the 7M construction workers in the US to get access to their earned wages 7-10 days sooner than legacy payroll providers. With a unique spin on traditional payroll, Trayd is on a mission to create back office efficiencies for commercial subcontractors while simultaneously addressing the significant labor shortage affecting the $2.1TR North American construction industry. Trayd is based in New York and backed by Bloomberg Beta and Y Combinator.

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The problem we're solving

As a B2B2C company, we are solving two major problems. Our dual-focus addresses both subcontractors and their workers. For subcontractors, we streamline back office tasks and incentivize the workforce to reduce turnover. For workers, we provide timely payment options, creating financial opportunity through access and control.

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About the role

We are seeking a part-time Senior Designer to join Trayd's small but mighty team. This role is perfect for a creative and strategic thinker with experience in SaaS and fintech. As our only designer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the visual and user experience aspects of our platform. This is a part-time position with the potential to transition to a full-time role at the end of the year. You will work closely with our team of 8 full-time employees (including the founders) to bring our vision to life and elevate our brand.

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Responsibilities Include:

• Lead Visual and UX Design: Take charge of all visual and user experience design efforts, ensuring a cohesive and engaging experience across Trayd’s platform.
• Develop and Maintain Design Systems: Create and uphold design guidelines, standards, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality in all design outputs.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with engineering, customer success, and sales teams to translate user needs and business goals into compelling design solutions.
• Conduct User Research and Testing: Perform user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform and validate design decisions.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends and implement new design practices to enhance our product’s usability and visual appeal.
• Contribute to Product Strategy: Collaborate directly with the founders to align design initiatives with the product strategy and roadmap, ensuring that design priorities support overall business goals.

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Why you should join Trayd

Trayd is bigger than construction payroll. It's the promise that the hardest working people get access to their money, how and when they need it, creating greater financial wellness across the board. Not only that, Trayd is pioneering digital cash access for a demographic traditionally overlooked while simultaneously modernizing operations in an industry that has been slow to adapt. The challenges and opportunities with Trayd are abundant, promising an engaging journey ahead. Our organization is ripe for growth. The co-founders have been best friends since childhood, and we treat everyone we work with as part of our family. We value individuals who are proactive, big thinkers, and are driven towards building the future they want to see.

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What we're looking for

• 5+ years of experience in product design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work in SaaS and Fintech.
• Proficiency in Figma and Framer.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
• Experience conducting user research and translating insights into actionable design solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and advocate for the user.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-starter with a proactive attitude and a passion for solving complex problems through design.
• Comfortable working independently as a solo designer, but also eager to collaborate with a cross-functional team.

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Bonus

• Knowledge of HTML/CSS and front-end development
• Experience with payroll
• Living in NYC