Product Designer

Hiive is redefining how private companies and their shareholders access liquidity. Through its institutional-grade platform, Hiive brings together buyers, sellers, and issuers to facilitate secondary transactions in venture-backed, pre-IPO companies, introducing efficiency, transparency, and standardization to an otherwise opaque asset class.

Recognized as one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies and backed by leading U.S. investors, Hiive is profitable, well-capitalized, and building a high-performance team to meet growing demand and pursue new market opportunities.

Interested in learning more about life at Hiive? Check out our careers page https://www.hiive.com/careers to see how you can grow with us!

As a Product Designer at Hiive, you’ll join a fast-growing, high-impact product team. You’ll work within a modern tech stack alongside strong Design, Product, and Engineering partners who move quickly yet also care deeply about craft. We’re looking for someone who can ramp up fast, collaborate cross-functionally, and help drive meaningful, measurable outcomes for the business.

In this role, your responsibilities will include

• Leading the design of product features and initiatives, from conceptualization to high-fidelity execution.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers, engineers, and other designers, to define product requirements and design solutions that meet both user needs and business goals.
• Conducting user research, usability testing, and gathering feedback to iterate and improve design solutions.
• Designing for both web and mobile, with a focus on creating intuitive and delightful user experiences across devices.
• Owning and evolving the visual and interaction design of the product, ensuring high-quality, pixel-perfect designs.
• Leading design reviews and presenting design concepts to stakeholders across the company.
• Supporting others around you, championing the company values with a positive outlook.
• Responding effectively and respectfully to various working conditions with a growth mindset.

Required Experience

• 3–5 years of professional design experience.
• Mastery in Figma and other applicable design software.
• Relevant experience with different design methods and techniques.
• An online or PDF portfolio (please include any passwords).

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience working in a Fintech startup or designing for marketplaces.
• Previous experience facilitating research and user testing.
• Ability to adapt well in quickly changing environments.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and contribution.
• Opportunity to participate in ownership of a rapidly growing company through our employee stock option plan.
• Comprehensive 100% employer-paid health & dental premiums and a Health/Personal Spending Account for Canadian employees. (An employer-subsidized benefits program is available for US-based team members).
• If you are based in Vancouver, enjoy a dedicated desk in our Vancouver, BC HQ, in the heart of downtown, with a fridge stocked with healthy snacks and drinks, an onsite gym, and a gorgeous rooftop amenity.
• Enjoy a $20-per-day commuter benefit for every day you work in our Vancouver HQ.
• An engaging social calendar, including bi-weekly catered lunches, bi-weekly “Friday bar,” team workouts, annual summer party, and holiday party, two “onsite” all-team retreats each year, semi-annual team-building events, and Hiive Women’s Network events.
• Significant opportunities for growth into team leadership and management roles.
• Entrepreneurial culture and a small and dynamic team.
• Sponsorship, immigration, and relocation for exceptional candidates.

Hiive is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed.