Product Design Lead (Fintech)

TL;DR

Product Design Lead (Fintech): Leading and mentoring a team of product designers while shaping the user experience of hirify.global's private markets platform with an accent on strategic design decisions, design system ownership, and establishing design culture. Focus on driving design initiatives across multiple product squads and ensuring simplicity, clarity, and efficiency across all touch points.

Location: Remote, must be based in Spain

Company

hirify.global is Europe’s leading tech-enabled fund administrator for VC, PE, and alternative assets, focused on revolutionizing private markets with AI-powered automation and deep domain expertise.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3 product designers, providing regular feedback and fostering a strong design culture.
• Define and communicate the design vision and strategy in alignment with product and business goals.
• Oversee the development and governance of design systems, ensuring consistency and scalability across the platform.
• Lead complex, high-impact design initiatives from ideation to execution, setting the example for design excellence.
• Champion user research practices, conduct studies, and synthesize insights to inform design strategy.
• Partner with product managers and engineering to align design solutions with business objectives and ensure feasibility.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in product design, with at least 2+ years in a lead or management role overseeing designers.
• Proven track record of building, mentoring, and growing design teams in fast-paced environments.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, user-centered design work, and ability to simplify complex workflows.
• Deep expertise in creating and maintaining scalable design systems and component libraries.
• Expert proficiency in Figma, with knowledge of design operations tools and automation.
• Strong experience conducting and leading user research and usability testing initiatives.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to present design strategies and articulate complex design rationale to diverse audiences.

Nice to have

• Preferably experience in fintech, B2B SaaS, or other complex product environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Take part in a network of people passionate about investment and work closely with interesting players in the private market.
• Benefit from working with a diverse mix of talents, unrivalled energy, and team spirit within a culture of drive and ownership.
• Flexible hours and a remote work with sporadic quarterly team gatherings.
• 28 days of vacation, plus local public holidays.
• A competitive compensation package and a great tech and work setup.

Hiring process

• First interview with the People team (30 min).
• Deep-dive with VP Product, Diana (60 min).
• Take-Home Case followed by a Case Interview (60 min).
• Final Round with Tech Leadership & hirify.global’s Co-Founder (2 x 30 min).