Lead Product Designer - Remote Opportunity at Tide

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Lead Product Designer to join our team at Tide. This remote opportunity allows you to take ownership of the design vision for a core business area within the Tide platform. You will ensure a cohesive and frictionless customer experience that integrates seamlessly with our broader ecosystem. As a Lead Product Designer, you will collaborate cross-functionally with Product Managers, Engineers, UX Writers, and User Researchers to turn complex business problems into elegant design solutions.

What You'll Do

• Drive the end-to-end design process, from initial discovery, journey mapping, and research to the execution of final high-fidelity designs.
• Cultivate a deep understanding of our members by leading research sessions, analyzing usage data, and framing the "what, why, and how" of the problems we solve.
• Champion a user-centric culture, advocating for member needs within Product and Engineering teams.
• Demonstrate the strategic value of a Design Thinking approach.
• Evolve the Tide Design System, contributing to our shared principles and component libraries to ensure brand consistency.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in Product Design, ideally within a SaaS, Fintech, or high-growth scale-up environment.
• A proven track record of leading design workstreams and mentoring or managing junior designers.
• Experience designing for complex user flows, business tools, or financial/insurance services.
• In-depth knowledge of User Experience and Product Design methodologies.
• Expert-level proficiency in Figma and advanced prototyping tools.
• Comfortable working in an agile environment and navigating the ambiguity of a rapidly scaling business.
• A data-driven approach to design, with experience using tools like Looker, Heap, GA, or Hotjar.
• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience facilitating workshops and design sprints.
• Familiarity with the insurance sector.

What We Offer

• 25 days paid annual leave.
• 3 paid days off for volunteering or L&D activities.
• Family-friendly leave (according to statutory).
• Personal L&D budget of 500 EUR per year.
• Work from home budget to set up your space.
• Mental wellbeing platform.
• WFH equipment allowance.
• Share options.

At Tide, we champion a flexible workplace model that supports both in-person and remote work. While remote work is supported, we believe in the power of face-to-face interactions to foster team spirit and collaboration. Our offices are designed as hubs for innovation and team-building, where we encourage regular in-person gatherings to foster a strong sense of community.

Tide is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we believe that our differences enrich our culture. We welcome all individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Our inclusive culture is key to our success, helping us build products that meet our members' diverse needs.