Senior Product Designer
PhantomSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
$60,000 – $90,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Product Management, DesignIndustries
Position Overview
- Location Type: Remote
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Salary: Not specified (Implied to be competitive)
Mercury is a financial technology company focused on helping startups spend less time banking and more time building. We're seeking a Senior Product Designer to join a high-impact team focused on growing Mercury through new audiences and organic network effects. This role will involve designing products that fuel referrals, unlock partner-driven growth, and empower influential segments like accountants and investors. It’s ideal for a systems thinker excited by 0→1 discovery, scalable product bets, and crafting experiences that drive real momentum. The design team consists of 40+ people passionate about solving complex problems and fostering a collaborative environment of experimentation and innovation.
Requirements
- Experience: 5+ years of product design experience
- Skills:
- Thrive in ambiguity, balancing big-picture vision with attention to detail.
- Experience leading a team with cross-functional partners to define product strategy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience working with executives, founders, or the C-suite.
- Ability to design whole systems, not just interface elements or static pages.
- Strong design aesthetic that can influence and uplevel the Mercury aesthetic.
- Understanding of the balance between perfect design and getting to market.
- Personal Attributes:
- Kindness and humility in everyday interactions.
- Enjoy working with fellow designers of all levels.
Responsibilities
- Operate fluidly in ambiguous spaces, helping drive clarity, influence prioritization, and partner with PMs and executives to determine where to invest.
- Collaborate across design, product, and go-to-market teams to launch high-leverage experiences that scale Mercury’s network effects.
- Bring structure and creativity to early-stage product ideas, balancing user needs with business opportunity.
- Lead design for Mercury’s Advisor Portal – creating tools that serve as a growth engine through trusted intermediaries.
- Imbue everyday tasks and flows with a feeling of wonder.
Application Instructions
- (Not explicitly stated in the job description – applicants should check the Mercury website for application details)
Company Information
- Company: Mercury (Financial Technology Company)
- Mission: To help startups spend less time banking and more time building.
- Background: Inspired by Eero Saarinen’s design philosophy, emphasizing transparency and community.
- Financial Institutions Providing Services: Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC.
- Note: Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank.
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.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$146.8MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees