Senior Director, Product Design
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
- 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
- In-office perks including backup child, elder, and/or pet care, plus a subsidized commuter benefit to support your regular commute
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
