Senior Product Design Manager, Payroll

Job Summary

Gusto is seeking an experienced Product Design Manager to lead the Payroll team, responsible for designing user experiences that enable small businesses to pay their employees accurately and on time. The role involves managing a team of designers, setting long‑term UX vision, and partnering with Product, Engineering, Data, and Compliance to simplify complex payroll workflows. Candidates must have a background in high‑stakes, regulated domains such as financial products, and experience integrating AI and automation to enhance usability. Key responsibilities include leading end‑to‑end design, setting AI‑assisted design standards, mentoring team members, and influencing product strategy across multiple cross‑functional teams. The position is fully remote or hybrid, with occasional office days in Denver, New York, or San Francisco. The role offers competitive compensation, equity, and benefits, and is intended for a senior leader with 8–10+ years of product design experience and at least 3 years of management experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Gusto is seeking an experienced Product Design Manager to lead the Payroll team, responsible for designing user experiences that enable small businesses to pay their employees accurately and on time. The role involves managing a team of designers, setting long‑term UX vision, and partnering with Product, Engineering, Data, and Compliance to simplify complex payroll workflows. Candidates must have a background in high‑stakes, regulated domains such as financial products, and experience integrating AI and automation to enhance usability. Key responsibilities include leading end‑to‑end design, setting AI‑assisted design standards, mentoring team members, and influencing product strategy across multiple cross‑functional teams. The position is fully remote or hybrid, with occasional office days in Denver, New York, or San Francisco. The role offers competitive compensation, equity, and benefits, and is intended for a senior leader with 8–10+ years of product design experience and at least 3 years of management experience.

About the Role

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining strategy, content, data and execution. You will work with cross-functional teams and contribute directly to the company’s digital growth in Kolkata and surrounding areas.

Job Requirements

• Product Design
• AI Integration

Required Skills