Design Director at Brigit

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FintechIndustries

Requirements

8+ years of product design experience, with 3+ years managing or directing designers
Experience leading design for consumer mobile apps (fintech, health, or other behavior-changing products preferred)
Exceptional portfolio that showcases end-to-end product thinking, visual design skills, and visionary leadership
Deep understanding of UX best practices, accessibility, and design systems
Experience leading and executing user research
Strong collaboration and communication skills — influence through vision while keeping tactical priorities on track
Empathy for financially stressed Americans and an interest in developing products that promote sustainable financial health
Bonus: Background in behavioral design, financial services, or other regulated industries

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire a growing team of product designers
Establish a culture of big-picture ideation, hypothesis-driven prioritization, and user-centered research and design
Set the vision for product design excellence that combines visual and interactive elements with top-notch user experience design
Shape Brigit’s user research function by establishing the processes and tooling to empower designers, product managers, and marketers to discover qualitative insights quickly
Partner closely with Product, Engineering and Marketing to define product strategy and set roadmap priorities
Elevate the brand through every product interaction, developing a cohesive, compelling, and modern design language for the Brigit app
Bring structure to how we work: Evolve our design systems, tools, and processes to improve velocity and consistency
Champion our customers, who often face financial stress and deserve clarity and compassion in every product touchpoint
Roll up your sleeves: Lead by example with exceptional hands-on design and clear storytelling

Skills

Product Design

Design Leadership

Design Systems

User Research

Micro-interactions

Team Mentoring

Cross-functional Collaboration

Hypothesis-driven Design

Brigit

Financial services for improving financial health

About Brigit

Brigit provides financial services aimed at helping everyday Americans improve their financial health. The company offers transparent and fair financial products that assist users in managing their finances effectively and avoiding unnecessary fees. Brigit's services are designed to promote wise spending and financial stability, ensuring that users can keep more of their money. Unlike many competitors, Brigit's business model aligns with the interests of its customers, focusing on putting money back into their hands rather than imposing high fees. The team at Brigit consists of experts from top institutions, bringing valuable experience in tackling financial insecurity. The company's goal is to enhance the financial well-being of its members through accessible and straightforward financial solutions.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$107MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Medical benefits

Generous PTO

Paid parental leave

Phone/wifi stipend

401k

Snacks & more

Risks

FTC action against Brigit could lead to regulatory challenges and fines.

Acquisition by Upbound Group may disrupt Brigit's business model and customer relationships.

Brigit Premium may face adoption challenges if value isn't clearly communicated to users.

Differentiation

Brigit offers transparent, fair financial products focused on improving financial health.

The company aligns its business model with customer interests, avoiding unfair fees.

Brigit's team includes experts from Amazon, Deutsche Bank, and Palantir.

Upsides

Brigit has helped members save over $250 million in fees since launch.

The launch of Brigit Premium caters to growing demand for financial literacy tools.

Brigit's Credit Builder product targets the rising popularity among younger demographics.

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