Head of Design
Confidential, Washington, D.C., DC, United States
Head of Design
About the Company
Top provider of a single API used to transfer & pay users' debt
Industry
Financial Services
Type
Privately Held, VC-backed
Founded
2021
Employees
11-50
Funding
$26-$50 million
Categories
- Financial Services
- FinTech
- Payments
- Financial Transactions
- Clearinghouse
- Finance
- Insurance
- Credit
- Technology
- Information Technology & Services
- Banking
- Lending
Specialties
- personal finance
- student loans
- fintech
- api
- embedded banking
- payments
- data
- lending
- and bill pay
- bill pay
- and open finance
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Head of Design to lead the creation of the best design team in fintech. This role is pivotal in the company's next chapter, as design is a core function that will drive the company's growth and success. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and empowering a team of designers, including content designers, product designers, and design engineers, to ensure that design remains a key differentiator for the company. The Head of Design will work closely with the CEO, product, and marketing teams, and will have a significant impact on the company's identity and the magical experience of its technology.
The ideal candidate for the Head of Design position at the company is a visionary leader with a strong background in design, particularly in the context of technology and APIs. They should be prepared to take on the role of a super-IC initially, and then focus on team building and leadership. The role requires a deep understanding of the importance of design in creating a seamless and enchanting user experience. The Head of Design will be expected to lead with empathy, and vision, and to ensure that the design team sets a benchmark for excellence. Collaboration is key, and the candidate should be ready to work with a diverse and talented team, coming from various backgrounds, including major tech companies and startups.
Hiring Manager Title
CEO
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
- Design