Global Design Lead for Cross-Border Fintech Expansion

Nubank; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nu is launching a brand-new global account initiative with multi-currency capabilities and cross-border payments. As Head of Design, you will own the design function for the project, manage a team, and stay deeply in the craft—prototyping, refining, and setting the standard by doing, not just directing.

You will shape experiences that feel magical and effortless across many markets. You will push the design system forward, evolve new components, and balance creative freedom with organizational

Qualifications

• World-class product design portfolio and craft
• Strong hands-on design leadership
• Experience in fintech-related products (payments, cards, digital assets)
• Ability to influence and collaborate within a mature design org

Responsibilities

• Lead the design function for Nu's global expansion project across 35+ countries
• Set the craft bar and benchmark against top fintech products
• Stay hands-on: ship design, prototype, and elevate surfaces and interactions
• Evolve the design system and contribute patterns back to the global system
• Balance creative freedom with organizational maturity and autonomy through central design collaboration
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and design leadership to deliver magical customer experiences across markets

Skills

Product design

Leadership

Hands-on design

Fintech experience

Systems thinking

Job description

Nu is launching a brand-new global account initiative with multi-currency capabilities and cross-border payments. As Head of Design, you will own the design function for the project, manage a team, and stay deeply in the craft—prototyping, refining, and setting the standard by doing, not just directing.

You will shape experiences that feel magical and effortless across many markets. You will push the design system forward, evolve new components, and balance creative freedom with organizational