Design Technologist

Hi Marley
Full-time•$83k-130k/year (USD)•Boston, United States
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<div class="content-intro"><p>Insurance plays an important role in people’s lives, providing protection and peace of mind through life’s adventures and unexpected turns. In the moments that matter, people want to know their insurer is there for them. At Hi Marley, we help insurers deliver on that promise through communication that brings greater clarity and connection to the policyholder experience. &nbsp;</p></div><p><span data-contrast="none">As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a </span><strong><span data-contrast="none">Design Technologist</span></strong><strong> </strong><span data-contrast="none">to help shape the platform experiences that power Hi Marley. You’ll work with two teams, Network and Core Services, whose work sits underneath every Hi Marley product: how carriers connect with their partners and vendors, and how they set up, manage, and monitor the platform itself.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">This role is for a designer first. You bring strong interaction and visual design skills, an interest in complex configuration and data-heavy interfaces, and curiosity about how things are built. Over time, we want this role to grow into front-end work, so if you already write some code or are eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">You won’t be shipping production front-end code. Instead, you’ll bring designs to life in our coded prototypes, with Engineering owning the production build. You’ll report to the Director of Design, work closely with Product and Engineering on both teams, and learn alongside designers who work in design and code every day.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><em><span data-contrast="none">Teamwork and shared enthusiasm are a core part of our culture, which is why this role involves joining us in the Boston office for 3 days each week.</span></em> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You’ll Do:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <ul> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Design platform features: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Work with PMs and engineers to take features across Network and Core Services from problem framing through final designs, covering user flows, edge cases, and interaction states.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Help make complex configuration feel simple: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Design admin and self-configuration experiences (settings, permissions, user and organization management, rules, and routing) that help carrier admins set up and run Hi Marley with confidence.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Design clear, data-heavy screens: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Create tables, filters, logs, dashboards, and status views that help admins and internal teams understand network activity, integration health, and system behavior at a glance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Work in our code prototypes: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Use our coded prototype environment to test ideas, explore interactions, and show engineering how a design should behave, with support from the team as your front-end skills grow.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Contribute to our design system: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Use our design system consistently, spot patterns that repeat across both teams, and help turn them into reusable, documented components.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate across two teams: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Join team rituals, share work early, explain your design choices, and </span><span data-contrast="auto">learn to balance</span><span data-contrast="auto">balance scope, speed, and quality with your PM and engineering partners.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Learn from users: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Help plan</span><span data-contrast="auto">Plan and run usability tests with carrier admins, operations leads, and internal teams, and turn what you learn into design changes.</span> </li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What We’re Looking For:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Required</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">3+ years of relevant experience in Product, UX, or Interaction Design&nbsp;</span></li> <li>A portfolio that shows strong interaction and visual design craft, a clear process, and how you thought through edge cases and states</li> <li>Proficiency in Figma and comfort working within a design system</li> <li>Interest in designing for complex workflows, such as forms, settings, permissions, or data-heavy screens</li> <li>Working knowledge of accessibility basics, including keyboard navigation, focus states, and contrast</li> <li>Clear communication, curiosity, and a habit of seeking out feedback </li> <li>A genuine curiosity about AI and emerging technologies, paired with the judgment to apply them thoughtfully and responsibly<span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Nice to Have</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Some front-end experience (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or React), or a clear interest in learning it. This is where we want the role to grow over time.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience prototyping in code, including with AI-assisted coding tools</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience designing admin consoles, configuration tools, or dashboards</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with integrations, APIs, or developer-facing tools</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with B2B SaaS, insurance, or other operations-heavy products</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Compensation, Benefits &amp; Perks:</span></strong>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="auto">At Hi Marley, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. The annual base salary for this role is expected to fall within the range of $82,600–$129,800 depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Offers are determined based on these factors as well as internal peer equity. It’s most common for new hires to start near the midpoint of the range, allowing room for growth as employees develop in their role.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;469777462&quot;:[1348],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}">&nbsp;</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span data-contrast="auto">In addition to base pay, we support your wellbeing and growth with:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Equity grants for all employees</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">401(k) with a 4% employer match</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for employees working 30+ hours per week</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Monthly wellness and annual professional development stipends</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Paid parental leave</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="none">Flexible Time Off to recharge, plus enjoy Wind-down Week, our annual year-end company shutdown</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Who We Are:</span></strong>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><span data-contrast="auto">Three core values guide how we work:</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Max Courage:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Dream big, try new ideas, and take measured risks to maximize impact.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Be Humble:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Lead with appreciation, compassion, and openness to learn from anyone, anywhere.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Ubuntu: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">Align behind a shared purpose to achieve our fullest potential together.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Life at Hi Marley combines meaningful work with clear expectations. We communicate openly and with care, stay curious, take ownership, and value every perspective. Our flexible, hybrid environment is built on trust, accountability, and mutual support—both at work and when life needs our attention.</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><em><span data-contrast="none">Hi Marley is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, race, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to building an inclusive work environment representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, where all employees are encouraged to be their authentic selves.</span></em><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p></div>

Application Requirements

Candidates need at least three years of relevant Product, UX, or Interaction Design experience, a portfolio demonstrating strong interaction and visual design, and proficiency in Figma and design systems. They should understand accessibility basics, be interested in complex workflows and emerging technologies, and communicate clearly; front-end experience or a willingness to learn it is preferred.