Mercury

Senior Product Designer - Virality

New York, New York, United States

Mercury Logo
$60,000 – $90,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Product Management, DesignIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess at least 5 years of product design experience, thrive in ambiguous environments, and demonstrate the ability to lead teams with cross-functional partners to define product strategy. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience working with executives and founders, are required, along with a comprehensive understanding of design systems and the balance between perfect design and market timing.

Responsibilities

The Senior Product Designer will operate fluidly in ambiguous spaces, helping drive clarity and influence prioritization while collaborating with PMs and executives to determine strategic investments. They will collaborate across design, product, and go-to-market teams to launch high-leverage experiences that scale Mercury’s network effects, particularly focusing on the Advisor Portal and driving growth through trusted intermediaries. Additionally, they will bring structure and creativity to early-stage product ideas, balancing user needs with business opportunity, and imbue everyday tasks and flows with a feeling of wonder.

Skills

Design Systems
User Research
Wireframing
Prototyping
Usability Testing
Communication
Collaboration
Strategic Thinking
Product Strategy
Design Thinking

Mercury

Banking services for startups and founders

About Mercury

Mercury provides banking services specifically designed for startups, regardless of their size or stage of development. Their offerings include free checking and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, and options for domestic and international wire transfers, as well as treasury and venture debt services. The platform is user-friendly, allowing founders to manage their finances with ease. What sets Mercury apart from traditional banks is its focus on the startup community, offering programs that connect founders with valuable resources and advice to help them succeed. The goal of Mercury is to empower startups by providing them with the financial tools and support they need to grow and thrive.

Key Metrics

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$146.8MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision
Custom equipment setup
401(K) matching
12+ weeks paid parental leave
Book budget
Wellness benefits
Grocery budget
Paid lunch
Personalized callsign
Unlimited vacation policy (with mandatory minimum)

Risks

Mercury's decision to stop serving certain countries may lead to customer loss.
Integration challenges from the Teal acquisition could disrupt services.
Expansion into consumer banking might divert focus from core startup services.

Differentiation

Mercury offers both business and personal banking services, unlike many fintech competitors.
The company provides integrated financial management tools, enhancing startup operational efficiency.
Mercury's Raise program connects startups with investors, mentors, and other founders.

Upsides

Mercury secured a $100 million credit warehouse to expand its credit card business.
The acquisition of Teal enhances Mercury's financial management offerings for startups.
Mercury Personal expands market reach by attracting tech-savvy individuals.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI