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Lead Product Designer
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PitchBook .
At PitchBook, a Morningstar company, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We’re deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company. Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there’s going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We’re willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence. If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you.
About the Role As a member of the Product and Engineering team at PitchBook, you will be part of a team of big thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers who strive to deepen the positive impact we have on our customers and our company every day. We value curiosity and the drive to find better ways of doing things. We thrive on customer empathy, which remains our focus when creating excellent customer experiences through product innovation. As a Lead Product Designer for Deal Sourcing, you will drive the design strategy and end‑to‑end user experience for a purpose‑built Deal Sourcing product. This is a high‑impact, strategic role that requires strong vision, leadership, and the ability to translate complex business and user needs into cohesive, intuitive, and innovative design solutions. We’re looking for a self‑starter and problem solver who brings energy, motivation, and a can‑do spirit to every challenge.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Expertly utilize user‑centered design and systems thinking skills in your day‑to‑day work to create solutions for complex data and user workflow challenges while maintaining a highly usable and scalable product experience
Conduct user research and data analysis to understand user needs, behaviors, and motivators that lead to engagement and realization of customer value
Develop customer journey maps, task and user flows, and design concepts to inform product strategies, priorities, and solutions that deliver customer and business outcomes
Partner with product management and engineering team members to create product strategies, roadmaps, and features to continuously deliver value to customers and support the end‑to‑end product vision
Identify high‑impact customer and business problems and define the strategies and product experience solutions to solve them
Lead cross‑team product experience strategies and designs to deliver holistic solutions that create exceptional customer value
Translate abstract concepts into simple, elegant, and innovative designs expressed in sketches, diagrams, rapid prototypes, and detailed designs and documentation to support iterative product delivery
Monitor and evaluate the performance of your design solutions and identify strategies for enhancement and improvement
Drive continuous improvement in your work and with your product teams; seek new methods and practices that lead to greater impact and value
Mentor and coach other designers to support their growth and ability to deliver excellent solutions
Contribute to evolving design practices, tools, methods, and design maturity of our organization
Support the vision and values of the company through role‑modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested
Skills And Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Digital Design, Human Centered Design, Psychology, or equivalent
8+ years of professional experience in a Product Design/UX role, ideally in a large business or enterprise environment working on complex data and productivity solutions
Expert‑level mastery of user‑centered design and design thinking practices, with proven success defining vision, leading end‑to‑end product experiences, and applying modern methodologies to deliver innovative, meaningful solutions that drive user and business outcomes
A strong portfolio demonstrating strategic design leadership, showcasing concept development, user flows, and high‑quality execution across complex, enterprise‑level challenges, with a track record of driving clarity, alignment, and innovation
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions, influence stakeholders, and advocate for design excellence across cross‑functional teams
Strong analytical and strategic thinking, leveraging qualitative and quantitative insights to inform design direction and evaluate impact
Proven ability to lead multiple complex initiatives, manage competing priorities, and deliver with focus, rigor, and accountability
A strong sense of ownership and accountability, driving vision, quality, and results across the design process
Intellectual curiosity and structured, systems‑level thinking, combined with a collaborative, partnership‑driven working style
Humility, empathy, and enthusiasm, with the ability to build trust, foster alignment, and cultivate a positive design culture
Passion for the craft of design and a commitment to excellence, continuous learning, and impact at scale
Proficiency with Figma and modern collaboration and analysis tools (e.g., Lucid, Mixpanel, FullStory), with the agility to adopt new systems and workflows quickly
A self‑driven, can‑do mindset, fueled by initiative, resilience, and a passion for solving complex problems
Experience mentoring and guiding designers, helping elevate craft, process, and strategic impact across teams
Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits Physical Health
Comprehensive health benefits
Additional medical wellness incentives
STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance
Emotional Health
Paid sabbatical program after four years
Paid family and paternity leave
Annual educational stipend
Ability to apply for tuition reimbursement
CFA exam stipend
Robust training programs on industry and soft skills
Employee assistance program
Generous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days
Social Health
Matching gifts program
Employee resource groups
Subsidized emergency childcare
Dependent Care FSA
Company‑wide events
Employee referral bonus program
Quarterly team building events
Financial Health
401k match
Shared ownership employee stock program
Monthly transportation stipend
Please be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are subject to corresponding plan and policy documents and may change during the course of your employment.
Compensation
Annual base salary: $160,000–$190,000
Target anual bonus percentage: 12%
Working Conditions At the heart of our company is a belief in the power of in‑person collaboration. Being together in the office fuels our creativity, strengthens our connections, and drives the innovation that sets us apart. Our culture is built on spontaneous moments—those hallway conversations, whiteboard brainstorms, and shared celebrations in each of our global offices—that simply can’t be replicated remotely. This role is expected to be in the office 5 days a week. The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on‑going basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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Lead Product Designer
role at
PitchBook .
At PitchBook, a Morningstar company, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We’re deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company. Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there’s going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We’re willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence. If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you.
About the Role As a member of the Product and Engineering team at PitchBook, you will be part of a team of big thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers who strive to deepen the positive impact we have on our customers and our company every day. We value curiosity and the drive to find better ways of doing things. We thrive on customer empathy, which remains our focus when creating excellent customer experiences through product innovation. As a Lead Product Designer for Deal Sourcing, you will drive the design strategy and end‑to‑end user experience for a purpose‑built Deal Sourcing product. This is a high‑impact, strategic role that requires strong vision, leadership, and the ability to translate complex business and user needs into cohesive, intuitive, and innovative design solutions. We’re looking for a self‑starter and problem solver who brings energy, motivation, and a can‑do spirit to every challenge.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Expertly utilize user‑centered design and systems thinking skills in your day‑to‑day work to create solutions for complex data and user workflow challenges while maintaining a highly usable and scalable product experience
Conduct user research and data analysis to understand user needs, behaviors, and motivators that lead to engagement and realization of customer value
Develop customer journey maps, task and user flows, and design concepts to inform product strategies, priorities, and solutions that deliver customer and business outcomes
Partner with product management and engineering team members to create product strategies, roadmaps, and features to continuously deliver value to customers and support the end‑to‑end product vision
Identify high‑impact customer and business problems and define the strategies and product experience solutions to solve them
Lead cross‑team product experience strategies and designs to deliver holistic solutions that create exceptional customer value
Translate abstract concepts into simple, elegant, and innovative designs expressed in sketches, diagrams, rapid prototypes, and detailed designs and documentation to support iterative product delivery
Monitor and evaluate the performance of your design solutions and identify strategies for enhancement and improvement
Drive continuous improvement in your work and with your product teams; seek new methods and practices that lead to greater impact and value
Mentor and coach other designers to support their growth and ability to deliver excellent solutions
Contribute to evolving design practices, tools, methods, and design maturity of our organization
Support the vision and values of the company through role‑modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested
Skills And Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Digital Design, Human Centered Design, Psychology, or equivalent
8+ years of professional experience in a Product Design/UX role, ideally in a large business or enterprise environment working on complex data and productivity solutions
Expert‑level mastery of user‑centered design and design thinking practices, with proven success defining vision, leading end‑to‑end product experiences, and applying modern methodologies to deliver innovative, meaningful solutions that drive user and business outcomes
A strong portfolio demonstrating strategic design leadership, showcasing concept development, user flows, and high‑quality execution across complex, enterprise‑level challenges, with a track record of driving clarity, alignment, and innovation
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions, influence stakeholders, and advocate for design excellence across cross‑functional teams
Strong analytical and strategic thinking, leveraging qualitative and quantitative insights to inform design direction and evaluate impact
Proven ability to lead multiple complex initiatives, manage competing priorities, and deliver with focus, rigor, and accountability
A strong sense of ownership and accountability, driving vision, quality, and results across the design process
Intellectual curiosity and structured, systems‑level thinking, combined with a collaborative, partnership‑driven working style
Humility, empathy, and enthusiasm, with the ability to build trust, foster alignment, and cultivate a positive design culture
Passion for the craft of design and a commitment to excellence, continuous learning, and impact at scale
Proficiency with Figma and modern collaboration and analysis tools (e.g., Lucid, Mixpanel, FullStory), with the agility to adopt new systems and workflows quickly
A self‑driven, can‑do mindset, fueled by initiative, resilience, and a passion for solving complex problems
Experience mentoring and guiding designers, helping elevate craft, process, and strategic impact across teams
Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits Physical Health
Comprehensive health benefits
Additional medical wellness incentives
STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance
Emotional Health
Paid sabbatical program after four years
Paid family and paternity leave
Annual educational stipend
Ability to apply for tuition reimbursement
CFA exam stipend
Robust training programs on industry and soft skills
Employee assistance program
Generous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days
Social Health
Matching gifts program
Employee resource groups
Subsidized emergency childcare
Dependent Care FSA
Company‑wide events
Employee referral bonus program
Quarterly team building events
Financial Health
401k match
Shared ownership employee stock program
Monthly transportation stipend
Please be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are subject to corresponding plan and policy documents and may change during the course of your employment.
Compensation
Annual base salary: $160,000–$190,000
Target anual bonus percentage: 12%
Working Conditions At the heart of our company is a belief in the power of in‑person collaboration. Being together in the office fuels our creativity, strengthens our connections, and drives the innovation that sets us apart. Our culture is built on spontaneous moments—those hallway conversations, whiteboard brainstorms, and shared celebrations in each of our global offices—that simply can’t be replicated remotely. This role is expected to be in the office 5 days a week. The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on‑going basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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