Product Designer

Product DesignerAbout Accelerant:

At Accelerant, we’re revolutionizing specialty insurance with cutting-edge technology and AI-driven solutions, delivering a state-of-the-art SaaS platform that redefines how the industry connects, collaborates, and grows. Our platform empowers Members (MGAs) and Risk Capital Partners to unlock new opportunities, drive unparalleled growth, and seamlessly transform how they connect and collaborate. By combining intuitive design, innovative technology, and a deep understanding of the insurance industry, we’re solving complex challenges with clarity and simplicity. As we grow, we’re looking for a talented Product Designer to join us and help shape the future of insurance. Learn more about our values.

About the role:

As a Product Designer at Accelerant, you will have the opportunity to create innovative, user-friendly solutions that drive the success of our cutting-edge, AI-powered SaaS platform. You’ll collaborate closely with a talented team of designers, product managers, and engineers to deliver experiences that are not only intuitive but also solve real-world challenges for our customers. This is your chance to grow your skills, see your work make a tangible impact, and contribute to a product that is transforming the specialty insurance industry.

In this role, you’ll:

• Contribute to design projects from concept to launch.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product managers, fellow designers, engineers, industry experts) to design and deliver user-centered solutions that address user needs and business goals.
• Visualize ideas and create interactive, high-fidelity prototypes to effectively communicate design concepts, workflows, and user interactions, enabling clear collaboration and feedback with stakeholders.
• Assist in developing visual and interaction designs, including wireframes, prototypes, and design specifications under guidance.
• Build positive relationships with the product management, development, marketing, and the broader Accelerant team.
• Participate in design thinking workshops and contribute to the refinement and implementation of design and feedback processes.
• Support the development of the design team's processes, culture, design system, and standards.
• Support the maintenance and evolution of the design system by contributing to the cataloging of components, patterns, and design standards, while helping ensure its accessibility and usability for design and development teams.
• Collaborate with senior designers to incorporate new design innovations and maintain consistency across our platform.
• Adopt emerging tools and leverage AI-driven solutions to boost creativity, efficiency, and collaboration.

At a minimum, we’d like you to have:

• Solid knowledge of the end-to-end product design process, including understanding of product strategy, research, user journey mapping, wireframing and prototyping, and user testing.
• The ability to start with low-fidelity wireframes and iterate on them to produce visually appealing designs for practical, information-rich experiences.
• Strong prototyping skills with the ability to create interactive, high-fidelity prototypes.
• Proven experience designing interactive data visualizations with a strong understanding of best practices for clarity, usability, and storytelling with data.
• Ability to translate complex AI concepts into user-friendly experiences.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams including development and product management.
• Good communication skills with an ability to present design ideas and rationales.
• Initiative to be proactive and the ability to drive results within a supportive environment.
• Experience contributing to and maintaining a design system.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma.
• Be resourceful and take initiative, with a desire to learn and continue to evolve your skills.

It's preferred if you have one or more of the following:

• Experience conducting or assisting with discovery research and participating in workshops.
• Familiarity with designing process-driven and task-oriented applications.
• Experience creating user-centered designs for AI and machine learning products that transform complex data into actionable insights, power workflows, and enable intuitive interactions through conversational AI and LLMs.
• Experience using data to drive your design decisions and sharing how your design decisions impacted business outcomes.
• Some knowledge of the insurance industry is a plus.

Enjoy our comprehensive benefits package designed to meet your diverse needs and support your well-being:Work-life balance: We believe that taking time to rest and recharge makes us all better. That’s why we offer flexible time off and encourage our team to take the time they need to prioritize their health and well-being.

Health and wellness: We offer high-quality health, dental, and other benefits to ensure our team members have access to the care they need.

Remote work: Work where you’re most productive and fulfilled. This position is open to remote candidates across the U.S., Canada, and the UK, who have the flexibility to work with our teams distributed across Europe and North America. Most cross-team collaboration happens in the mornings of the Eastern Time Zone.

Travel: We value face-to-face connections and believe that in-person interactions can enhance collaboration and build stronger relationships. Travel could be a small part of your role, with opportunities to connect with your team and our Members in-person.