Senior Visual Designer (Web) Job at Plaid in New York

We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 100, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam.

We’re a dynamic web design team focused on creating seamless, high-performing digital experiences that drive lead generation and brand engagement. We design and optimize web pages, campaign assets, and interactive content to ensure every user interaction reflects our brand's identity and supports conversion goals. By collaborating closely with marketing, product, and content teams, we bring high craft, strategic design solutions to life across all digital touchpoints. Please visit https://designedbyplaid.com/ to learn more about the Design team!

In this role, you’ll create visually compelling, on‑brand web pages and interactive elements that enhance our digital presence. You’ll use your expertise in design, front‑end development, and light animation to build responsive, engaging user experiences. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll bring creative concepts to life, ensuring a cohesive and polished web experience that aligns with our brand vision.

Responsibilities

Design and implement visually engaging, responsive web pages that enhance the user experience and reflect brand identity.

Develop interactive elements and light animations to create a more dynamic, engaging site experience.

Collaborate with developers to ensure seamless translation of designs into code, maintaining design fidelity.

Work closely with marketing and product teams to align design solutions with project goals and brand standards.

Maintain and expand the design system, contributing to a cohesive and scalable web design framework.

Qualifications

6+ years of experience in web or digital design with a strong portfolio showcasing responsive and visually compelling work.

Proficiency in Figma and basic Adobe Creative Suite.

Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color, and layout.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work cross‑functionally.

Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Familiarity with design systems and component‑based web design.

Basic front‑end skills (HTML, CSS, and light JavaScript) to support collaboration with developers.

Experience with creating light animations or interactive elements (e.g., CSS animations, After Effects).

Nice‑to‑have: building websites in Webflow.

Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!

Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations@plaid.com.

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Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Compensation Range: $166.8K – $229.8K

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In Summary: Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life . We’re a dynamic web design team focused on creating seamless, high-performing digital experiences that drive lead generation and brand engagement . You’ll use your expertise in design, front‑end development, and light animation to build responsive, engaging user experiences .

En Español: Creemos que la forma en que las personas interactúan con sus finanzas mejorará drásticamente en los próximos años. Nos dedicamos a empoderar esta transformación mediante la construcción de herramientas y experiencias que miles de desarrolladores utilizan para crear sus propios productos. Plaid potencia las herramienta que millones de personas confían en vivir una vida financiera más saludable. Trabajamos con miles de compañías como Venmo, SoFi, varias de las empresas Fortune 100, y muchos de los bancos más grandes para facilitar que la gente conecte sus cuentas financieras con las aplicaciones y servicios que desean usar. La red de Plaids cubre 12,000 instituciones financieras de Estados Unidos, Canadá, Reino Unido y Europa. Fundada en 2013, la compañía tiene su sede en San Francisco con oficinas en Nueva York, Washington D.C., Londres y Ámsterdam. Somos un equipo dinámico de diseño web enfocado en crear sin problemas, equipos de alto rendimiento digitales que mejoran el liderazgo e interacción entre usuarios. Usará su experiencia en diseño, desarrollo front-end y animación ligera para crear experiencias de usuario receptivas e interesantes. Colaborando con equipos interfuncionales, darás vida a conceptos creativos, garantizando una experiencia web cohesiva y pulida que se alinee con nuestra visión de marca. Responsabilidades Diseñar e implementar páginas web visualmente atractivas y receptivas que mejoran la experiencia del usuario y reflejan la identidad de la marca. Desarrollar elementos interactivos y animaciones ligeras para crear una experiencia más dinámica y atractiva en el sitio. Colaborar con los desarrolladores para garantizar la traducción sin problemas de diseños al código, manteniendo la fidelidad del diseño. Trabajar estrechamente con los equipos de marketing y productos para alinear las soluciones de diseño con los objetivos y la marca de nuestro proyecto. Mantener y expandir el sistema de diseña, contribuyendo a un marco web coherente y escalable. Qualificaciones 6 años de experiencia en diseño web o ligero con un fuerte portafolio mostrando habilidades críticas y trabajos visuales atractivos. Proficiencia en Figma y Atención Suite. Para apoyar esa misión, buscamos construir un equipo diverso de individuos motivados que se preocupan profundamente por hacer el ecosistema financiero más equitativo. Reconocemos que las calificaciones sólidas pueden provenir tanto de experiencias laborales anteriores como de vivencias vividas. Te animamos a solicitar un puesto incluso si tu experiencia no coincide plenamente con la descripción del trabajo. Siempre estamos buscando miembros del equipo que traigan algo único para Plaid! Plaid está orgulloso de ser un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades y valora la diversidad en nuestra empresa. No discriminamos sobre la base de raza, color, origen nacional, etnia, religión o creencia religiosa, sexo (incluyendo embarazo, nacimiento de hijos o condiciones médicas relacionadas), orientación sexual, género, expresión genérica, estado transgénero, estereotipos sexuales, edad, estatus militar o veterano, discapacidad u otras características legalmente protegidas aplicables. Plaid proporciona un plan integral de beneficios, incluidos médicos, dentales, visión y 401 (k). El pago se basa en factores como el alcance y las responsabilidades del puesto, la experiencia laboral y habilidad del candidato y su ubicación.