Head Of Design (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of Design (Fintech): Managing the design team across product and marketing with an accent on operational rigor, data-driven decision-making, and design quality governance. Focus on scaling the design function, integrating AI workflows, and ensuring consistent, high-quality output through structured processes and user research.

Location: Fully remote or based in London

Company

hirify.global is an award-winning, industry-leading investment platform that champions the use of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for individuals and businesses.

What you will do

• Manage and develop the design team through structured 1:1s, goal setting, and career support.
• Drive the practical adoption of AI tools to improve team efficiency and design output.
• Define intake processes, set SLAs, and track design delivery across multiple workstreams.
• Conduct usability tests and user research to ground design decisions in data and evidence.
• Govern design quality and consistency across product and brand without performing individual design work.
• Scale the design system and drive its adoption across design and engineering teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product design with a strong foundation in design craft.
• 3+ years of people management experience including hiring and team development.
• Proven ability to introduce AI tools or workflows to improve team efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to inform and prioritize design work.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Experience in fintech or a regulated environment is highly preferred.

Nice to have

• Experience working on both product and marketing design within the same team.
• Experience scaling a design system and driving engineering adoption.
• Experience setting up UX dashboards or integrating design metrics into product analytics.
• Experience with structured goal-setting and performance management frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working setup with options for remote work or office attendance.
• Opportunity to shape the design function and influence marketing initiatives.
• Transparent and open culture with clear communication.
• Supportive, high-calibre team across design, product, and marketing.

Hiring process

• Application review including portfolio and CV.
• 30-minute intro call with HR.
• Short online cognitive test.
• Two or three follow-up interviews with key stakeholders.