Principal Designer

Summary

Join Lead, a fintech building banking infrastructure, as a foundational member of the design team. You will help shape the future of financial technology by creating intuitive and seamless banking experiences. Partnering with various teams, you will own the end-to-end user experience for one or more product verticals, driving the design vision and contributing to Lead's design system. This role requires significant experience in product design, leadership, and a strong portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions. Lead offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment.

Requirements

• 12+ years of product design expertise, including leadership roles, with a strong focus on end-to-end design execution
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, HCI, or a related field (Master’s preferred), or equivalent professional experience
• A stunning portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions for web and mobile, with an eye for polish and usability
• Mastery of visual and interaction design, UX/UI, typography, and branding, with impeccable attention to detail
• Experience leading 0-to-1 product initiatives and scaling solutions in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, breaking down complex problems, and delivering actionable, impactful design solutions
• Fluency in best practices for fintech experiences and design, as well as a deep understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies, ensuring solutions are tailored to meet user needs and enhance their experience
• Demonstrated success in promoting a culture of creativity, and driving cross-functional collaboration with engineering, product, and business stakeholders
• Ability to present ideas with confidence, articulate design rationale, and influence stakeholders at every level
• Fluent in Figma, its prototyping tools, and all of the tools du jour

Responsibilities

• Build World-Class Experiences: Help shape the future of financial products by transforming traditional digital banking processes into efficient, scalable, and beautifully crafted experiences
• Craft Visual Identity: Help define and evolve a unified visual language and interaction guidelines that strengthen brand consistency
• Define Design Systems: Build and refine scalable design systems to ensure consistency and efficiency across platforms
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with product managers, engineers, and UX writers to deliver user-focused, impactful designs
• Champion User Needs: Develop user flows, wireframes, and prototypes that balance user goals, business objectives, and technical constraints
• Think Strategically: Contribute to product roadmaps, refine design processes, and share knowledge through documentation and presentations
• Prototype and Iterate: Test and validate design ideas with conceptual models and prototypes, ensuring usability and feasibility
• Own Execution: Manage the entire product design lifecycle, from research and ideation to implementation and launch
• Innovate with Impact: Identify unmet needs, uncover design opportunities, and create experiences that redefine how users interact with financial technology
• Enhance Scalability: Implement tools and processes that streamline workflows and support a growing portfolio of products
• Advocate for Excellence: Uphold design best practices while looking for opportunities to improve and elevate design standards
• Deliver Exceptional Quality: Create products known for their ease of use, reliability, and elegant, cohesive design

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience, geographic location, and role
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k Matching, and other wellness benefits, including FSA, HSA and HRA
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible vacation policy, including PTO and paid holidays
• A fun and challenging team environment in a dynamic industry with ample opportunities for career growth