Director of Product Design - FinTech Startup
About the Role
We are seeking a Director of Product Design to lead our design team and enhance the user experience at Hiive, a rapidly growing fintech startup. This Director of Product Design remote position will allow you to shape the future of our platform and deliver impactful design solutions.
What You'll Do
- Define and champion the product design vision, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
- Manage and enhance a cohesive, scalable design system process, ensuring consistency across products and platforms.
- Mentor and inspire a team of product designers, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.
- Collaborate with product leadership to integrate product management, design, and engineering processes.
- Facilitate workshops and design reviews with stakeholders to drive alignment across teams.
- Lead the creation of intuitive and visually compelling designs for web and mobile platforms.
- Ensure all designs meet accessibility, responsiveness, and scalability standards.
- Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate new insights into the design process.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in product design with a strong portfolio demonstrating innovative design solutions.
- Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring design teams.
- Expert level in working with an in-house created design system.
- Experience with Figma and designing scalable user research processes.
- Strong communication skills to articulate design decisions to technical and non-technical audiences.
Nice to Have
- Experience in SaaS, B2B, or marketplace product environments.
- Proficiency in data and product analytics tools.
- Experience in UX writing and content strategy.
What We Offer
- Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Opportunity to participate in ownership through our employee stock option plan.
- 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums.
- A dedicated desk in our Vancouver HQ with healthy snacks and drinks.
- A $20-per-day commuter benefit for in-office work.
- Engaging social calendar including catered lunches and team events.
- Significant opportunities for growth into leadership roles.
- Relocation support for exceptional candidates.
This Director of Product Design role at Hiive offers a unique opportunity to lead design initiatives in a top-ranked fintech startup. With competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment, it's an exciting chance for experienced designers.
Who Will Succeed Here
Proficient in Figma and experienced in developing design systems that enhance user experience across multiple platforms, with a strong portfolio demonstrating previous successful fintech product designs.
Demonstrates a data-driven mindset, utilizing data analytics to inform design decisions and validate user experience improvements, ensuring alignment with business goals in a fast-paced startup environment.
Possesses strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach, able to mentor design team members while actively collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic office setting.
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