At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. As the Payments + Risk Design Lead, you'll own end-to-end product design for some of the most complex and mission-critical systems at Gusto.
Requirements
- 8–10+ years of product design experience, including time spent in complex, technical, or large-scale product domains.
- A portfolio demonstrating extraordinary UX and visual design craft, with high-quality, polished product work.
- Proven ability to lead design direction, drive alignment, and influence cross-functional partners.
- Experience designing for deeply technical systems, financial workflows, or other complex problem spaces.
- Expertise in systems thinking, with the ability to translate complexity into clear, elegant, and scalable experiences.
- Experience contributing to or evolving a design system—components, patterns, interaction models, and visual standards.
- Ability to define net-new patterns and interaction models in ambiguous or emerging product areas.
- Comfort operating in ambiguity while balancing long-term vision with rapid iteration and execution.
- AI fluency—knowledge of tools and workflows that enhance exploration, prototyping, or operational efficiency.
- A deep affinity for Gusto’s mission to empower small businesses through modern, credible financial tools.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- Strong emphasis on equity based compensation (ownership in Gusto)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
