Design Director

Plum; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fintech space is seeking a Director of Design to lead a talented team across London and Athens. The role involves managing design teams, shaping product direction, and ensuring high-quality user experiences. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, this position offers the opportunity to influence product design and strategy. Plum offers a dynamic work environment with various perks, including stock options, private health insurance, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Ownership through stock options

Private health insurance

Annual training budget

Plum Premium

Referral rewards

Flexible remote working

Team breakfasts and lunches

25 days holiday + bank holidays

45 work-from-anywhere days annually

Two-week sabbatical after 4 years

Enhanced parental leave

One paid volunteering day per year

Annual team trip to a surprise destination

A fun, inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Extensive product design experience, managing and mentoring designers.
• Strong design background in fintech and mobile apps.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance and support.
• Lead design critiques and workshops to foster innovation.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering Leads for cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Product Design

Mentoring

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Problem Solving

Job description

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Description

Hey! We're Plum, your smart saving and investing app on a mission to help grow money for life. Whether you're stashing the cash for your first home or catching some rays during retirement, Plum's got your back.

Since 2016, over 2 million people in 10 European markets have set aside more than £2 billion with our clever automation and AI - that's the magic of Plum! We've received awards from Deloitte, Finder, and others in recognition of our work.

Our passionate team of 200+ Plumsters across Europe drives our mission forward. We're now looking for more talented individuals to join us.

The Role

We are building towards our mission to maximize wealth for all. You will lead a talented team of designers across our London and Athens offices, fostering a collaborative and creative environment that drives innovation and excellence in design.

This role involves not only managing people but also shaping product direction and engaging in flagship projects. You will be involved in the design cycle, product details, and business outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Manage and mentor a team of designers, providing guidance, feedback, and support for their professional growth
• Lead design critiques, workshops, and ideation sessions to foster continuous improvement and innovation
• Set high standards and support the team to deliver trustworthy, intuitive, and delightful user experiences, always challenging to do better
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering Leads to ensure seamless cross-team collaboration
• Lead design discussions in quarterly planning and project prioritization sessions
• Influence cross-functional teams to enhance product quality using data, user feedback, research, and market trends

Who You Are

• You have extensive product design experience, including managing and mentoring designers of various seniorities
• You come from a strong design background, preferably in fintech and mobile apps within a fast-paced environment
• You have experience designing at scale, especially within the European market
• You understand business outcomes and can translate them into effective design strategies
• You have an analytical, data-driven approach to problem-solving and decision-making
• You possess excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Plum's Perks

• Ownership through stock options
• Private health insurance
• Annual training budget
• Plum Premium
• Referral rewards
• Flexible remote working: at least 2 days/week in London, Athens, or Cyprus offices
• Team breakfasts and lunches
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 45 work-from-anywhere days annually
• Two-week sabbatical after 4 years
• Enhanced parental leave
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Annual team trip to a surprise destination
• A fun, inclusive culture

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Thanks,
Team Plum

• Plum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting