Chime
Senior Director, Product Design • Chime
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $292,400–$372,800 base (may vary by location, experience), plus bonus, equity, and benefits.
About the Role We’re looking for a Senior Director of Product Design to lead and inspire our talented product design team. As our Senior Director, you will drive the vision, strategy, and execution of Chime’s consumer‑facing mobile experiences, ensuring they are beautiful, intuitive, and empowering for millions of members. Your leadership will shape how we deliver visually appealing and high‑quality mobile products, making financial progress accessible for everyone.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and high performance.
Define and drive Chime’s product design vision, ensuring we create mobile experiences that are visually stunning and easy to use.
Partner closely with product and engineering teams to develop innovative solutions that prioritize our members’ needs.
Oversee end‑to‑end design execution, from user research and wireframing to high‑fidelity visuals and production‑ready assets.
Champion a human‑centered design approach, leveraging data and user insights to drive decisions.
Ensure consistency and excellence in our design language and systems across all products.
Advocate for the importance of design in driving business growth and consumer trust.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in product design, with 5+ years leading high‑performing design teams.
Track record of delivering high‑quality, visually compelling consumer mobile products at scale.
Expertise in mobile‑first design principles, UX best practices, and visual storytelling.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and grow teams, instilling a culture of design excellence.
Experience working closely with product managers and engineers to translate business needs into engaging user experiences.
Deep understanding of user research, data‑driven design, and usability testing.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, iterative environment and passion for making financial tools more accessible.
Benefits
In‑office work policy: four days a week in the office, Fridays from home (or fully remote), with team and company‑wide events.
Backup childcare, elder, and pet care; subsidized commuter benefit.
Competitive salary based on experience.
401k match, health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
Generous vacation policy and company‑wide Chime Days.
1% of your time off to support local community organizations.
Annual wellness stipend.
Up to 24 weeks paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non‑birthing parents.
Access to Maven family‑planning tool with lifetime reimbursement for egg freezing, fertility treatments, adoption, etc.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Product Management and Marketing
About Chime At Chime, we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We created Chime—a financial technology company, not a bank—on the premise that core banking services should be helpful, easy, and free. Through our user‑friendly tools and intuitive platforms, we empower our members to take control of their finances and work toward their goals.
We’re a team of problem solvers, dreamers, and builders with one shared obsession: our members. From day one, Chimers work tirelessly to out‑hustle and out‑execute competitors to bring our mission to life. Our culture remains deeply entrepreneurial, encouraging each Chimer to see themselves as stewards of our mission to help everyday Americans unlock their financial progress.
Equal Opportunity Statement Chime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact benefits@chime.com.
Application Information To learn more about how Chime collects and uses your personal information during the application process, please see the Chime Applicant Privacy Notice.
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Salary: $292,400–$372,800 base (may vary by location, experience), plus bonus, equity, and benefits.
About the Role We’re looking for a Senior Director of Product Design to lead and inspire our talented product design team. As our Senior Director, you will drive the vision, strategy, and execution of Chime’s consumer‑facing mobile experiences, ensuring they are beautiful, intuitive, and empowering for millions of members. Your leadership will shape how we deliver visually appealing and high‑quality mobile products, making financial progress accessible for everyone.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and high performance.
Define and drive Chime’s product design vision, ensuring we create mobile experiences that are visually stunning and easy to use.
Partner closely with product and engineering teams to develop innovative solutions that prioritize our members’ needs.
Oversee end‑to‑end design execution, from user research and wireframing to high‑fidelity visuals and production‑ready assets.
Champion a human‑centered design approach, leveraging data and user insights to drive decisions.
Ensure consistency and excellence in our design language and systems across all products.
Advocate for the importance of design in driving business growth and consumer trust.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in product design, with 5+ years leading high‑performing design teams.
Track record of delivering high‑quality, visually compelling consumer mobile products at scale.
Expertise in mobile‑first design principles, UX best practices, and visual storytelling.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and grow teams, instilling a culture of design excellence.
Experience working closely with product managers and engineers to translate business needs into engaging user experiences.
Deep understanding of user research, data‑driven design, and usability testing.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, iterative environment and passion for making financial tools more accessible.
Benefits
In‑office work policy: four days a week in the office, Fridays from home (or fully remote), with team and company‑wide events.
Backup childcare, elder, and pet care; subsidized commuter benefit.
Competitive salary based on experience.
401k match, health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
Generous vacation policy and company‑wide Chime Days.
1% of your time off to support local community organizations.
Annual wellness stipend.
Up to 24 weeks paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non‑birthing parents.
Access to Maven family‑planning tool with lifetime reimbursement for egg freezing, fertility treatments, adoption, etc.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Product Management and Marketing
About Chime At Chime, we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We created Chime—a financial technology company, not a bank—on the premise that core banking services should be helpful, easy, and free. Through our user‑friendly tools and intuitive platforms, we empower our members to take control of their finances and work toward their goals.
We’re a team of problem solvers, dreamers, and builders with one shared obsession: our members. From day one, Chimers work tirelessly to out‑hustle and out‑execute competitors to bring our mission to life. Our culture remains deeply entrepreneurial, encouraging each Chimer to see themselves as stewards of our mission to help everyday Americans unlock their financial progress.
Equal Opportunity Statement Chime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact benefits@chime.com.
Application Information To learn more about how Chime collects and uses your personal information during the application process, please see the Chime Applicant Privacy Notice.
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