Director of Product Design - FinTech Startup

About the Role

We are seeking a Director of Product Design to lead our design team and enhance the user experience at Hiive, a rapidly growing fintech startup. This Director of Product Design remote position will allow you to shape the future of our platform and deliver impactful design solutions.

What You'll Do

• Define and champion the product design vision, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.
• Manage and enhance a cohesive, scalable design system process, ensuring consistency across products and platforms.
• Mentor and inspire a team of product designers, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.
• Collaborate with product leadership to integrate product management, design, and engineering processes.
• Facilitate workshops and design reviews with stakeholders to drive alignment across teams.
• Lead the creation of intuitive and visually compelling designs for web and mobile platforms.
• Ensure all designs meet accessibility, responsiveness, and scalability standards.
• Stay updated on industry trends and incorporate new insights into the design process.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in product design with a strong portfolio demonstrating innovative design solutions.
• Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring design teams.
• Expert level in working with an in-house created design system.
• Experience with Figma and designing scalable user research processes.
• Strong communication skills to articulate design decisions to technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to Have

• Experience in SaaS, B2B, or marketplace product environments.
• Proficiency in data and product analytics tools.
• Experience in UX writing and content strategy.

What We Offer

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to participate in ownership through our employee stock option plan.
• 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums.
• A dedicated desk in our Vancouver HQ with healthy snacks and drinks.
• A $20-per-day commuter benefit for in-office work.
• Engaging social calendar including catered lunches and team events.
• Significant opportunities for growth into leadership roles.
• Relocation support for exceptional candidates.