Director of Product Design

The client is seeking a Director of Product Design to lead end-to-end product design efforts. This role focuses on shaping design strategy, guiding teams, and ensuring product experiences align with user needs and business goals within a fintech environment. The Director of Product Design will provide leadership across the product lifecycle, from early concept through delivery and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include driving product design vision and standards, managing and mentoring design talent, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to translate requirements into intuitive, high-quality user experiences. The Director will lead design planning and execution, collaborate on product strategy and priorities, and promote a consistent approach to design quality, usability, and iterative refinement. Candidates should have proven leadership experience in product design, with the ability to influence product decisions and elevate design outcomes through strong craft and cross-functional collaboration. Strong communication skills and a track record of building effective design practices and teams are expected, along with a user-centered mindset suited to fintech product contexts.