Head of Product Design, Mercury

• Has led design teams through complex product challenges, particularly in fintech, banking, or other highly regulated spaces
• Brings 8+ years of design leadership experience with a track record of developing both people and products
• Demonstrates strategic thinking by identifying opportunities, aligning stakeholders, and translating vision into actionable plans
• Shows genuine care for people's growth, with experience providing mentorship that helps designers reach their full potential
• Thrives in ambiguous problem spaces and can help teams navigate uncertainty with confidence
• Has a keen eye for quality and can articulate feedback that elevates work while building trust
• Maintains connection to craft and stays current with design trends, even while focusing on leadership
• Can thoughtfully balance process and creativity, adding structure that enables rather than constrains
• Excels at building bridges between teams and creating collaborative environments where innovation flourishes

• Shape the future of banking products by driving product strategy alongside our executive team, leveraging deep customer insights and market understanding
• Navigate complex financial systems and regulations to uncover elegant solutions that make banking more intuitive and delightful
• Build and nurture high-performing teams through thoughtful mentorship, creating space for growth and innovation
• Foster psychological safety that empowers designers to push boundaries while maintaining high standards of quality
• Cultivate strong partnerships across product, engineering, and business teams to ensure design has a strategic voice in decision-making
• Create moments of connection that strengthen our distributed team's sense of community and shared purpose
• Balance pragmatic execution with long-term vision, helping teams ship valuable improvements while working toward ambitious goals

• Health, dental, & vision
• 12+ weeks of paid parental leave
• $600 USD custom WFH equipment setup
• Unlimited vacation policy (with a mandatory minimum)
• Retirement matching up to 4% of base salary (401k/RRSP)
• Paid 6-week sabbatical after the 5-year mark
• Annual $1K USD learning & development budget
• Unlimited book budget
• Weekly $100 USD food budget
• Monthly $100 USD wellness budget
• Monthly $50 USD cellphone reimbursement
• Pet-friendly offices with free tea & lunch

Total funding: $450.9m

Frustrated by the archaic, fee-laden banking services offered to entrepreneurs, the founders of Mercury set out to create a better solution. They envisioned a platform that was dynamic, tech-driven, and free from unnecessary fees.