Thrivent · 1 month ago
Design Manager, Bank
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$139K/yr - $189K/yr
8+ years expThrivent is seeking a Design Manager to lead the creation of a new integrated banking experience, unifying their banking offerings with existing services. The role involves managing a cross-disciplinary design team, championing user-centered design principles, and collaborating with product and engineering partners to deliver high-quality digital experiences.
FinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a cross-functional design team of product designers, UX writers, UX researcher and other required design specialists as needed
Develop processes and approaches for tackling design problems, using known methods and anticipating challenges
Realize the power of problem-framing, establishing new starting points that lead to quality solutions
Lead the solution of undefined problem spaces, taking a holistic product experience point of view
Communicate design rationale effectively using storytelling techniques, building trust with partners and stakeholders
Comfortably communicate at all levels of the organization, demonstrating confidence
Free resources to drive change by systematically cutting low-return activities
Use understanding of impact and success metrics to focus and reprioritize efforts
Collaborate with cross-functional peers, both downward and across the organization, ensuring alignment and fostering long-term relationships
Recruits, develops, and sustains a high-performing team while promoting a culture of shared accountability, operational excellence, and partnership across the organization
Supports and/or develops an environment in which Thrivent employees and colleagues are focused on continuous improvement, exceptional employee engagement, and an unwavering commitment to our clients
Shapes and/or supports a culture that represents the Thrivent purpose, promise and values, ensuring that Thrivent’s trust and reputation remain strong with its clients
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Interaction Design, UI/UX Design, Web Product Design, Web Development or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background
8+ years of experience in a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in user experience, interaction design, product design and research in a product development team required and with at least 3 years with managerial experience
Knowledge and experience working within Banking Industry
Proven experience in navigating and collaborating with different areas of the enterprise, including Engineering, Product and Business owners, to help prioritize work and identify high impact opportunities for the experience
Ability to motivate, inspire and organize a team of 5-8 designers and researcher to deliver goals outlined for the portfolio of products the manager oversees
Manage a team like a business owner making tradeoff and prioritization decisions around how to allocate team members (skill sets and quantity) to meet the goals of the portfolio and products within
Excellent communication and persuasion skills, with the ability to build trust and establish long-term relationships
Understanding of impact and success metrics for any given product to focus and reprioritize design efforts to ensure the greatest impact possible
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional peers and drive change within the organization
Experience in talent management; including experience in recruiting, hiring, and professional development
Strategic mindset with the ability to develop processes and approaches for tackling design problems
Experience working with design systems and agile practices within a product team model
Preferred
Strategic design thinking and the ability to contribute to the overall design strategy of the organization
Benefits
Various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
401k
Pension
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Disability insurance
Supplemental protection insurance
20 days of Paid Time Off each year
Sick and Safe Time
10 paid company holidays
Volunteer Time Off
Paid parental leave
EAP
Well-being benefits
Other employee benefits
Company
Thrivent
Thrivent is a financial services organization that helps Christians be wise with money and live generously.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Teresa Rasmussen
President & CEO
Kelly Baker
Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
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2025-11-28
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