Remote Junior Product Designer (Virtual, Full Time)

Employer : WEALTHCOUNSEL LLC
Job Location : Remote Job
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Virtual / Remote
Annual Salary : USD $80,000 – $90,000 per year

Job Overview

WealthCounsel brings together advanced drafting software, legal tools, education, support services, and a collaborative professional community to help member attorneys and their clients succeed.

The company was recently recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work in the Cloud by the Cloud Awards, highlighting its commitment to innovation and a positive workplace culture.

WealthCounsel is seeking a motivated and driven Junior Product Designer to join its product design team.

This is a foundational role for an aspiring product designer who wants to develop strong skills in user-centered design, product thinking, research, interaction design, and problem-solving. You will work closely with Product Managers and Engineers throughout the design process, from research and discovery through design specifications and implementation support.

The role focuses not only on creating visual designs but also on learning how to understand user needs, clearly define problems, and make software features intuitive and accessible.

Key Responsibilities

Design Thinking & Problem Framing

• Apply structured problem-framing techniques with guidance from experienced team members.
• Clearly articulate the problem a design is intended to solve rather than focusing only on the proposed solution.
• Participate in discovery sessions with Product Managers and Engineering Leads.
• Contribute a user-centered perspective during product discussions.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and design documentation that clearly communicate design intent.
• Learn to distinguish between user requests and their underlying needs.

Design Craft

• Design interaction flows, interface layouts, and reusable components in accordance with the company's design system.
• Create designs that account for different product states, including:
  • Successful user flows.
  • Error states.
  • Empty states.
  • Loading states.
  • Edge cases.
• Design experiences that work effectively across different screen sizes, viewport dimensions, and device types.
• Apply established design system patterns consistently.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the design system and component library.

User Empathy & Research

• Participate in user research activities, including usability testing, interviews, and discovery sessions, with support from senior designers.
• Observe support troubleshooting sessions and Member Success training sessions to better understand how attorneys use WealthCounsel products.
• Review support tickets and feature requests to identify recurring user needs and patterns.
• Develop a deeper understanding of users through direct observation and research.

Product Knowledge

• Actively learn and understand assigned product areas.
• Use the product regularly and review support tickets to understand common user challenges.
• Ask questions to understand how different features connect and work together.
• Develop an understanding of the workflows attorneys perform within the assigned product area.
• Collaborate with Engineering to assess implementation feasibility and understand technical limitations and opportunities.
• Review release notes and change logs to understand product updates and their purpose.

Collaboration & Process

• Participate in design reviews, sprint planning, and other cross-functional team activities.
• Receive and incorporate design feedback effectively.
• Iterate quickly based on feedback and new insights.
• Work closely with the Senior Product Designer and Manager to improve the design system and pattern library.
• Clearly communicate design decisions and rationale to Product Managers and Engineers.

Eligibility Requirements

Required Eligibility Requirements

• 0–3 years of experience in product design, UX design, or a related field.
• A portfolio demonstrating:
  • User-centered thinking.
  • Interaction design skills.
  • Problem-solving across digital products.
• Proficiency in Figma or an equivalent modern design and prototyping tool.
• Familiarity with UX research methods.
• Willingness to participate in and contribute to user research activities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to producing high-quality design work.
• Curiosity about how products work from technical, commercial, and user perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within an Agile or Scrum development environment.
• Exposure to design systems and component-based design workflows.
• Familiarity with accessibility best practices, including WCAG.
• Experience collaborating with product management teams.
• Basic understanding of HTML and CSS sufficient to communicate effectively with front-end developers.

Salary & Benefits

• Annual Salary: USD $80,000 – $90,000
• Performance-based incentives.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid holidays, including two floating holidays.
• Volunteer time.
• Blood donor leave.
• Short-term disability benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Matching donations for approved charitable organizations.
• Home internet reimbursement.
• Gym membership reimbursement.
• Opportunities to connect with colleagues and participate in company activities.

The advertised salary range represents the total on-target earnings, including base salary and performance-based bonus.

Work Environment

This is a virtual, full-time remote position. The successful candidate will work primarily from a home office.

Occasional travel may be required for company meetings, trade shows, training, and other business activities.

Applicants should include a link to their product design portfolio along with their resume.

Why Work at WealthCounsel?

• Build your product design career within an established technology company.
• Gain hands-on experience across the complete product design process.
• Work closely with experienced Product Managers, Engineers, and Senior Product Designers.
• Develop practical skills in UX research, interaction design, prototyping, and design systems.
• Work remotely with a collaborative team environment.
• Access comprehensive employee benefits and professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to software products used by legal professionals and their clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity

WealthCounsel is committed to fostering an inclusive and connected workplace. The company provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should click the Apply button below to begin the application process. Before applying, carefully review the eligibility requirements, salary details, work arrangement, and portfolio requirements.

Applicants should be prepared to submit their resume together with a link to their product design portfolio.