Product Design Lead (UiUx Design)

TL;DR

Product Design Lead (UI/UX): Leading the vision and execution of the design system for the mobile app and web platform with an accent on the visual language of the app, leading the hands-on design and implementation of typography, color, iconography and componentry. Focus on simplifying, improving and adapting the design system to the teams' needs.

Location: Canada or New York City, United States

Company

hirify.global is a fintech company in Canada, helping everyone achieve financial freedom by reimagining what it means to manage your money.

What you will do

• Manage 1 Designer and lead the vision and execution of the design system for the mobile app and web platform.
• Own and set a strategic vision and roadmap for the Design System team, working closely with R&D teams to inform and improve upon the system.
• Partner with designers across R&D teams to define and continuously evolve the visual language of the app, leading the hands-on design and implementation of typography, color, iconography and componentry.
• Develop and improve the tools, resources and documentation to support the system.
• Provide regular, ongoing support and guidance to teams using and contributing to the design system.
• Identify gaps, holes or areas of improvement and rallying the team to fix them.

Requirements

• Exceptional craft in interaction and visual design, with a portfolio demonstrating sophisticated component design, design tokens, and systematic approaches to consumer-facing products.
• Experience leading design systems at scale
• Strong strategic and systems thinking.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity in the evolving design systems space.
• Passionate about creating design foundations that make investing more accessible, transparent, and rewarding for everyone.

Culture & Benefits

• A high-impact leadership role shaping a core pillar of hirify.global’s business and growth.
• The opportunity to build products that help Canadians achieve financial freedom.
• A collaborative, cross-functional environment where design is seen as a key driver of success.
• A culture that values simplicity, craft, and thoughtful execution.
• Competitive salary with top-tier health benefits and life insurance.
• 20 vacation days per year and unlimited sick and mental health days.