Lead Product Designer - PFM

Rocket Money; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Matching 401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

A financial technology company in Washington, DC is seeking a Product Design Team Leader to guide a team focused on enhancing user experiences related to personal finance management. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of product or UX design experience, leading design initiatives and employing user-centered principles. This full-time role offers competitive compensation of $140,000 – $170,000 per year, along with benefits like unlimited PTO and a matching 401(k).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in product or UX design.
• Proficient in Figma; experience with Sketch is a plus.
• Empathetic leader with effective collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the GPM to develop product vision.
• Coordinate design resources and manage a small team.
• Champion user-centered design principles across features.
• Use data analytics to inform and iterate design choices.
• Present design concepts to senior leadership.

Skills

Product design

UX design

Leadership

Communication with engineering teams

Figma

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Data analytics

Tools

Figma

Sketch

Job description

Rocket Money’s mission is to meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of millions of people. Rocket Money offers members a unique understanding of their finances and a suite of valuable services that save them time and money – ultimately giving them a leg up on their financial journey.

We strongly encourage team members to be in the office 1‑2 days per week, though there is no formal in‑office requirement.

Product Design Team Leader – Visibility & Spend Control

Lead our Visibility and Spend Control team, guiding users through their financial data and first steps on their journey. The role blends design leadership with hands‑on work, overseeing a team of designers and contributing to the overall user experience strategy across features such as Spending, Recurring, Transaction Details, Custom Categories, Net Worth, and Budgets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the GPM to develop and drive the PFM product vision and strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Coordinate design resources, prioritise projects, and manage a small team of designers, fostering growth and excellence.
• Work with product managers, engineers, researchers, and data specialists to align on product vision and ensure design feasibility.
• Maintain and evolve the end‑to‑end design process with Product Design Ops.
• Champion user‑centered design principles across PFM features, ensuring intuitive, accessible experiences.
• Use data analytics and user feedback to inform and iterate design choices.
• Present design concepts and strategies to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Research team to design, create, and test prototypes.
• Maintain and evolve the company’s design system with Rocket Money Design Systems.
• Propose innovative ways for users to engage with Rocket Money’s services and improve the design process.
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• Participate in the recruitment process to onboard top design talent.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in product or UX design, with a portfolio that shows clarity, rigor, and impact.
• 2+ years of leadership or mentoring experience with designers.
• Proficient in Figma; experience with Sketch is highly valued.
• Strong understanding of how design translates into code and excellent communication with engineering teams.
• Effective executor and skilled mentor, capable of guiding initiatives from concept to completion.
• Empathetic leader focused on user impact and collaborative teamwork.
• Strategic thinker and problem–solver who thrives on challenges and drives innovation.
• Open‑mind, willing to negotiate and lead by example for project success and team growth.
• Excellent collaboration skills, encouraging critique and refinement of work.
• Competitive pay, matching 401k, unlimited PTO, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Matching 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO

Additional information: Salary range of $140,000 – $170,000/year + bonus + benefits. Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skill, and experience.

Rocket Money, Inc is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.*

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Design