VP, Product Design

Product and Design at NinjaTrader

At NinjaTrader, we believe that great design is at the heart of transforming complex workflows into intuitive, delightful experiences. If you’re passionate about solving complexity through design and shaping the future of fintech, let’s create something extraordinary together. As the Product Design leader at NinjaTrader, you can expect:

• Impactful work: Shape the future of trading experiences for a diverse audience of new and experienced traders
• Innovative culture: Work with a team of forward-thinkers in a company that values design and creativity
• Growth opportunities: Lead a design organization that is central to NinjaTrader’s growth and success
• Cutting-edge products: Help evolve a platform and ecosystem used by millions of traders

If you’re a design leader ready to make an impact in a dynamic, high-growth environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and portfolio detailing your relevant experience and vision for design at NinjaTrader.

What you'll do:

As the Vice President of Product Design, you will play a pivotal role in defining the future of our trading platform and services. You will lead a talented, multidisciplinary design organization that spans Product Design, UX Research, and UX Writing. Your focus will be on crafting user experiences that are as powerful as they are intuitive, helping traders navigate complex workflows with ease.

This is an opportunity to shape the user experience in a high-stakes domain, collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, and Executive Leadership to drive business outcomes while delighting users.

In this role you will:

Visionary leadership

• Set a forward-thinking design vision that aligns with NinjaTrader’s mission to empower traders to take control of their financial destiny
• Advocate for design excellence at all levels of the organization, balancing creative innovation with execution discipline

Team building & culture

• Recruit, mentor, and retain top-tier talent across Product Design, UX Research, and UX Writing
• Foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning within the design team
• Create opportunities for growth and development, ensuring team members thrive professionally

Strategic collaboration

• Partner with Executive Leadership to inform business strategy and product roadmaps through design insights
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Marketing to deliver cohesive, user-centered experiences
• Represent the voice of the user in key decision-making forums, leveraging data and research to inform strategies

Operational excellence

• Establish scalable processes, tools, and design systems that enable the team to deliver consistent, high-quality work
• Lead the integration of design thinking into product development cycles and cross-functional collaboration
• Ensure that designs are accessible, inclusive, and meet the needs of a diverse audience

User-centric execution

• Stay close to customers by participating in user research and directly engaging with traders to understand their pain points and opportunities
• Solve complex interaction problems with elegant, scalable design solutions that anticipate user needs
• Oversee the evolution of NinjaTrader’s visual identity and design systems to reflect its position as an industry leader

What you'll need:

• 7+ years in design leadership roles, with a track record of managing multidisciplinary teams
• Proven ability to lead design in complex, highly regulated, data-driven industries, preferably in fintech, trading, or similar domains
• Deep expertise in solving complex interaction problems and creating intuitive workflows for multiple personas
• A visionary thinker who balances creativity with pragmatism, delivering innovative solutions that align with business goals
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to inspire teams and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience building and scaling design systems and processes in high-growth environments
• Strong analytical skills and a data-informed approach to design decisions
• Familiarity with the trading or fintech industry, with a genuine interest in futures markets and trading workflows
• Collaborative, curious, and adaptable, with a user-first mindset
• Excitement for working in a fast-paced, high-impact environment
• Desire to drive change and transformation—from start-up to scale-up

Bonus points for:

• Passion for fostering an inclusive, user-centered design culture

Compensation: 

The annual salary for this role is $225,000 - 275,000 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of up to 20%. Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%).  

Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered by NinjaTrader. NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions. Annual PTO allowance begins at 20 days per year. Additional details on our total compensation package and benefits are listed below in the Core Benefits section of this posting.