Product Design Manager, Gusto Embedded Payroll at Gusto

This role is ideal for a seasoned Senior Product Designer who is ready to step into a **"player-coach"** leadership position. You should have at least 8 years of experience, with a background in navigating complex, technical ecosystems like Fintech, APIs, or B2B platforms. Since you’ll be managing a small team of two while still producing individual design work, you need to be someone who enjoys both high-level strategy and getting your hands dirty in Figma. The position offers a competitive salary range ($146k – $222k depending on location) with a strong emphasis on **equity ownership**. While listed as remote-friendly, there is a hybrid expectation (2-3 days in-office) for those near hubs like Denver, SF, or NYC. You’ll be working on "Embedded Payroll," a high-growth area where you’ll define the frameworks other companies use to build their own financial tools. **You might be a good fit if you:** * Have experience designing modular systems, APIs, or white-label integration patterns. * Thrive in technical environments where you must balance user needs with strict regulatory compliance. * Are excited about mentoring junior designers while remaining a primary "maker" on high-impact projects. * Possess "AI fluency" and an interest in using emerging tools to speed up the design lifecycle.