Senior Director, Product Design

Chime Financial•San Francisco, CA

4d•$292,400 - $372,800•Onsite

About The Position

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. The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $292,400 and up to $372,800. Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package, and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience. This role is in-office in San Francisco Monday - Thursday.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in product design, with 5+ years leading high-performing design teams.
A 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.
A deep understanding of user research, data-driven design, and usability testing.
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, iterative environment, with a passion for making financial tools more accessible.

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.

Benefits

Our in-office work policy is designed to keep you connected - with four days a week in the office and Fridays from home for those near one of our offices, plus team and company-wide events depending on location. Whether you’re coming in regularly or are part of our fully remote program, you’ll stay engaged with your work and teammates.
In-office perks including backup child, elder, and/or pet care, plus a subsidized commuter benefit to support your regular commute
Competitive salary based on experience
401k match plus great medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
Generous vacation policy and company-wide Chime Days, bonus company-wide paid days off
1% of your time off to support local community organizations of your choice
Annual wellness stipend to use towards eligible wellness related expenses
Up to 24 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
Access to Maven, a family planning tool, with $15k lifetime reimbursement for egg freezing, fertility treatments, adoption, and more.
In-person and virtual events to connect with your fellow Chimers—think cooking classes, guided meditations, music festivals, mixology classes, paint nights, etc., and delicious snack boxes, too!
A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help millions unlock financial progress
Perks also available to Chime Interns.