Head of Product Design

Ready to lead breakthrough creative innovation at one of the financial industry's most ambitious & impactful technology platforms?

An established FinTech leader, that is fundamentally reimagining financial services for a new generation. We're seeking curious, growth-minded visionaries to help shape our future, define our structures, & perfect our systems. This Head of Product Design role isn't just another leadership position - it's a pivotal opportunity to drive the creative direction of a platform poised for an ambitious next chapter.

If you're invigorated by a mission to empower individuals, foster financial well-being, & change the world, you will be the creative force behind product experiences that don't just solve problems; they redefine entire categories. You'll lead a multidisciplinary team creating experiences that feel effortless, look stunning, & drive real business impact. This is your chance to build the creative DNA of a platform that is truly changing how people think about & interact with their money.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, & mentor a multidisciplinary creative team, fostering a culture of craft excellence, continuous innovation, & high performance.
• Drive creative strategy & execution for the most critical & high-visibility product initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives & brand vision.
• Partner closely with product, design, & engineering teams to concept & deliver best-in-class in-app creative experiences that delight users & achieve strategic goals.
• Push the boundaries of product design with thoughtful animations, compelling illustrations, & intuitive interaction models that significantly elevate user experience.
• Champion a high standard of creative execution that reinforces brand distinctiveness, enhances usability, & elevates the in-product experience.
• Contribute to & advocate for cohesive visual systems by collaborating seamlessly with design systems & brand teams to ensure creative alignment across all platforms & touchpoints.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading product-focused creative teams within fast-paced, high-growth consumer technology environments or similarly dynamic industries.
• Deep expertise in motion design, product illustration, & interactive storytelling, with a strong portfolio showcasing shipped product experiences.
• Demonstrated familiarity with design systems & libraries, & a track record of successfully integrating them into high-quality, scalable creative work.
• A compelling portfolio demonstrating creative leadership across impactful, visually distinctive, & user-centered product experiences.
• Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally & influence stakeholders across product, engineering, & brand teams.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to prioritize initiatives, focus team efforts on high-impact work, & navigate complex challenges.

Personal Attributes

• A curious, growth-minded thinker who thrives in ambitious, fast-moving, & ever-evolving environments.
• Genuine passion for mission-driven work & a desire to create meaningful change within financial services.
• A natural creative leader who can inspire teams, elevate design standards, & foster a culture of excellence.
• A strategic visionary who doesn't just follow trends but actively contributes to shaping the future of product interaction.

Salary & Location

• $280,000 - $320,000
• Hybrid (2 days remote per week)