Product Design Intern - Summer 2025

About Altruist

Altruist is the modern custodian built exclusively for independent financial advisors that combines a self-clearing brokerage firm with intuitive software for account opening, trading, reporting, and billing — all in one streamlined solution. Financial advisors across the U.S. have partnered with Altruist to reduce costs, save time, grow their business, and provide better outcomes for their clients. Our mission is to make financial advice better, more affordable, and accessible to everyone — but we can’t do it alone. We’re seeking exceptional talent to join our team. That’s where you come in!

If you’re passionate about challenging the status quo and making a meaningful impact in the financial advice industry, we’d love to meet you!

But first, our values

Kindness - Kindness doesn’t just equal niceness. We listen to understand. We embrace, and encourage healthy debate and diverse perspectives. We approach conflict openly, honestly, and respectfully.

Brilliance - Humility is the skill we’re most proud of and possessing a growth mindset is always top of mind. We take ownership in everything we touch; regularly using our unique superpowers to reach a common goal as a team. We succeed and fail as one.

Grit - When challenges arise, we stay laser focused on achieving our mission and finding a way forward, even when it’s hard. We are nimble and maintain a sense of urgency, swiftly adapting to change and overcoming obstacles.

What you’ll do:

As a Product Design Intern at Altruist, you’ll have the chance to make a meaningful impact in the financial advice industry by working on real projects that shape our products and user experiences, from ideation to execution.

• Collaborate with your team - you’ll work closely with your mentor, the rest of the design team, product managers, and engineers to take the feature from start to finish.
• Help conduct user research - talking to users is integral to our design process. You’ll help coordinate user interviews, gather quantitative and qualitative observations, and synthesize findings.
• Execute on high quality UI - you’ll flesh out concepts with high attention to detail. Create flows and prototypes for the features you’re working on. Assist in creating and maintaining components for the design system. You should have experience using tools such as Figma.
• Deliver and communicate - present concepts and rationale to the design team in weekly critiques, as well as in other team ceremonies with stakeholders.

What you’ll learn:

• Hands-on experience working on real projects that will be used by customers.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced product designers and cross-functional team members.
• Opportunities to learn and grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• A supportive and inclusive work culture.

We’d love to hear from you if:

• You’re currently pursuing a degree in Product Design, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• You have a portfolio showcasing your design process, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• You’re proficient in design tools such as Figma.
• You have a solid understanding of UX/UI principles and best practices.
• You showcase excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• You are able to take feedback constructively and iterate on designs.
• You have an enthusiasm for learning and a passion for creating user-centered designs.

Life at Altruist:

Attracting and retaining top-tier talent is a priority. We are proud of the culture we’ve built and are cognizant of the ever-changing professional landscape. Our dynamic offering of perks and benefits are tailored for you to feel your best while doing your best.

• A hybrid work schedule to promote strong, in-person collaboration and a healthy work-life-balance.
• Stunning, amenity-filled office spaces in Culver City, CA and Dallas, TX. Our offices are intentionally designed for comfort, collaboration, and productivity. Employees get to enjoy free parking and EV charging, cold-brew and kombucha on tap, a fully stocked pantry with snacks, etc.

This internship role is based in Altruist’s Culver City office, and has the hourly base pay rate stated below. Altruist’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re interested in this internship and how you can contribute to our team.

Application Deadline: November 15th, 2024

What we bring

Attracting and retaining top-tier talent is a priority. We are proud of the culture we’ve built and are cognizant of the ever-changing professional landscape. Our dynamic offering of perks and benefits are tailored for you to feel your best while doing your best.

• A hybrid work schedule to promote strong, in-person collaboration and a healthy work-life-balance.
• Stunning, amenity-filled office spaces in Culver City, CA and Dallas, TX. Our offices are intentionally designed for comfort, collaboration, and productivity. Employees get to enjoy free parking and EV charging, cold-brew and kombucha on tap, a fully stocked pantry with snacks, etc.
• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Premium healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401k savings plan with matching contributions and immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO so you can satisfy your passions outside of work
• Generous paid parental leave
• Professional growth and development opportunities including an employee mobility program and an annual L&D budget allocation for each employee
• Physical and emotional wellness programs that nurture both your mind and body
• Company perks program (includes discounts on pet insurance, fitness, cell phone plans, entertainment and travel, etc.)
• Financial guidance program (includes counseling on navigating debt, tracking personal spend, saving and planning goals, home-purchasing preparedness, etc.)

Total compensation includes a competitive benefits package along with equity in the form of Stock Options (ISOs). A salary offer will be determined by a number of factors including experience, skill level, internal pay equity, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs regularly to ensure fair, equitable, and competitive pay. At Altruist, we are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation by leveraging market data to inform our pay bands. Base salaries will be reviewed at regular intervals throughout the year, typically in conjunction with performance review cycles. By evaluating compensation on a regular basis, we are able to reward high performance and ensure all employees have opportunities for growth.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Altruist we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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