Director of Design, PayPal Ads

PayPal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director of Design for its advertising products. This role involves overseeing design strategy, leading a team, and collaborating with stakeholders to create user-centered ad experiences. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in product design and management, with a focus on advertising solutions.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Health and life insurance

Employee shares options

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in product design, with at least 5 in management.
• Proven track record of managing large, complex design projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design strategy for advertising products.
• Lead a team of designers and collaborate with partners.

Skills

Leadership

User-centered design

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Design tools

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The Company
PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Description Summary:
As the Director of Design, PayPal Ads you will oversee the design strategy for our advertising products. You will lead a team of designers and collaborate closely with partners in a matrixed org across the PayPal and Venmo portfolio to create user-centered ad experiences that drive engagement and effectiveness. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of our advertising experiences.

Job Description:
What you need to know about the role:

As the Director of Design, PayPal Ads you will oversee the design strategy for our advertising products. You will lead a team of designers and collaborate closely with partners in a matrixed org across the PayPal and Venmo portfolio to create user-centered ad experiences that drive engagement and effectiveness. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of our advertising experiences.

Meet our team:

The Consumer Journeys design team within PayPal is responsible for the consumer facing experience originating at merchant sites, through Checkout and all the post-purchase journeys leading to and within the consumer app. The PayPal Ads design team will work most closely with the shopping pillar whose objective is to deepen both consumer value via PayPal and develop stronger merchant relationships in our ecosystem.

Job Description
Your way to impact:

At PayPal, design leaders demonstrate an unwavering commitment to user-centered design practices, building trust and security within the next generation of our financial service products by bringing the customer to the forefront in everything we do. In this role you will help us find and develop world class design talent and have a passion for coaching designers and partners in empathizing with customer problems, how to diagnose them with data, and treat them through design.

Your day to day:

In your day to day you will:

• Leads UX efforts within a cross-functional team, including strategic Influence on product direction, planning, participating in delivery, presenting effectively to stakeholders up to executive level.
• Collaborates with senior leaders and stakeholders to align design goals with business objectives.
• Leads a team of designers, championing best practices in process and methodology to deliver against business KPIs and customer needs.
• Coaches the usage of an established design system, style guides, patterns and assets in the creation of UX deliverables.
• Manages workflow, intake, and design resourcing effectively, responding to business needs and priorities.
• Finds and develops world class design talent and is effective in coaching and growing designers.
• Actively contributes to the wider design community, leveraging strengths to help others develop and learn, while fostering a culture of innovation and creativity within the design organization.
  
  
  

What do you need to bring:

• 10+ years of experience in product design, with at least 5 in management, and a substantial focus on advertising solutions and/or digital commerce.
• A portfolio of work, showcasing significant contributions in delivering strategic business outcomes, and a high bar for design excellence.
• Extensive leadership and strategic planning experience. Deep expertise in UX/UI design, interaction design, and design thinking.
• Proven track record of managing large, complex design projects.
• Advanced proficiency with design tools and methodologies.
• Thorough knowledge of essential channels and platforms, with experience in mobile, dedicated, web and native solution design.
  
  
  

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.

PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is $120300 to $287100

For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com

Who We Are:

To learn more about our culture and community visit https://about.pypl.com/who-we-are/default.aspx

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

Belonging at PayPal:

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply.

Notice to Applicants and Employees who reside within New York city. Click https://careers.pypl.com/Contact-Us/default.aspx

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REQ ID R0125896

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development, Financial Services, and Technology, Information and Internet

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