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Rocket Money · 1 day ago

Lead Product Designer - PFM

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $170K/yr

8+ years exp

Rocket Money is dedicated to improving the financial prosperity of millions through innovative financial services. The Lead Product Designer will guide the Visibility and Spend Control team, overseeing design strategy and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences within the app.

Financial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the GPM, develop and drive the PFM product vision and strategy in alignment with business objectives and user needs. Help to coordinate design resources and prioritize projects based on PFM group’s strategic goals and team capacity

Work closely with product managers, engineers, researchers, data, and other stakeholders to align on product vision and ensure design feasibility

Lead, manage, and mentor a small team of designers, fostering growth, collaboration, and excellence in design practices

Work closely with Product Design Ops to maintain and evolve the end-to-end design process, ensuring efficient workflows, high-quality outputs, and timely delivery of design assets

Champion user-centered design principles by overseeing the creation of seamless experiences across PFM features (and beyond) to ensure that all designs are intuitive, accessible, and informed by user research, testing, and feedback

Utilize data analytics and user feedback to inform design choices and iterate on designs to improve user outcomes

Present design concepts and strategies to senior leadership and other stakeholders, clearly articulating design rationale and decisions

Design, create, and test prototypes alongside the Research team to validate user needs and refine design solutions

Work directly with Rocket Money Design Systems to maintain and evolve the company’s design system, ensuring consistency, scalability, and efficiency across all product touch points

Drive continuous innovation, proposing new ways for users to engage with Rocket Money's services and improving the overall design process

Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices to continuously elevate the product and the team's capabilities

Participate in the recruitment process, identifying and onboarding top design talent to expand the team’s capabilities

Qualification

Product Design LeadershipUser-Centered DesignFigmaUX DesignData AnalyticsMentoringCollaborationStrategic Thinking

Required

8+ years of experience in product or UX design, with a portfolio that shows clarity, rigor, and impact

2+ years leading or mentoring designers, formally or informally

Proficient in Figma (our tool of choice at Rocket Money), though experience with similar tools like Sketch is also highly valued

Strong understanding of how design translates into code and are adept at communicating with engineering teams, appreciating how your decisions impact engineering processes

You are not only an effective executor but also a skilled mentor, capable of leading initiatives from concept to completion while guiding other team members

You embody empathy and leadership, considering the impact of your designs on users while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment

You are a strategic thinker and problem-solver, thriving on tackling challenges and finding innovative solutions while mentoring others to do the same

You maintain an open mind and are willing to mentor and lead by example, compromising when necessary for the project's success and team growth

You excel in a collaborative environment, not only sharing your work but also encouraging and critiquing the work of others to refine and enhance outcomes

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Plans

Competitive Pay

Matching 401k

Unlimited PTO

Lunch daily

Snacks & Coffee

Commuter benefits

Company

Rocket Money

Rocket Money is a leading personal finance app with a mission to improve the financial prosperity of millions of people.

Founded in 2015

Silver Spring, Maryland, US

201-500 employees

https://www.rocketmoney.com

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