Senior Product Designer

Rocket Companies is seeking a Senior Product Designer for a hybrid role based in San Diego, California. In this position, you will lead end-to-end design across products and platforms, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to drive user-centered design through every stage of the product lifecycle.

Details

• Location: California (hybrid) – based in San Diego, CA
• Salary: USD 104,500 - 288,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Own the full design lifecycle for products, from initial concepts through UX/UI detail, prototyping, and production-ready deliverables.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to shape product strategy and craft intuitive interfaces.
• Collaborate with user researchers to conduct usability tests that inform design decisions and iterate based on user input and business goals.
• Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals to communicate concepts effectively.
• Develop and refine scalable visual systems and patterns for mobile and web platforms.
• Produce high-fidelity designs and work with developers to ensure faithful, high-quality implementation.
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and industry best practices to maintain usability and visual appeal.
• Champion user-centered design by conducting empathy activities, leveraging data and feedback to deliver an exceptional product experience.
• Contribute to and maintain design systems, ensuring consistency across the product portfolio.
• Mentor a team of designers to foster a culture of creativity and collaboration.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in product design
• Experience designing consumer-facing products, with a portfolio showing strong design across mobile and web
• Proficiency with industry-standard design tools
• Solid understanding of interaction design, visual hierarchy, and typography
• Ability to translate complex problems into clean, elegant solutions
• Experience applying user research and usability testing to design iterations
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and advocate for the user experience
• Familiarity with front-end development concepts
• Experience contributing to or working within design systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid-time off