Responsibilities
- Lead the design of responsive, accessible web interfaces rooted in a scalable design system.
- Own the creation of digital illustrations, iconography, and brand visuals that elevate product and marketing experiences.
- Translate conceptual ideas into polished UI/UX flows, prototypes, and production-ready assets.
- Partner with engineering to efficiently implement designs, ensuring pixel-perfect quality and firm performance.
- Evolve and maintain our brand design system, contributing reusable components, tokens, and documentation.
- Audit and optimize existing interfaces for consistency, usability, and visual quality.
- Participate in user research and apply insights to refine design decisions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure brand consistency across all digital touchpoints.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in web design, product design, or UI/UX roles within fintech orgs.
- Advanced illustration skills, with a portfolio showcasing digital artwork, icon sets, and/or product storytelling visuals.
- Expert knowledge of modern design tools, Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop; bonus for After Effects or 3D tools.
- Fluency in design systems, creating, maintaining, and working with component libraries at scale.
- Strong understanding of front-end implementation, HTML/CSS/JavaScript best practices, responsive design patterns, and component behaviour.
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineers and balance creative vision with technical constraints.
- Experience working with accessibility standards (WCAG) and usability heuristics.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- A portfolio demonstrating both aesthetic excellence and clear design-thinking processes.
Nice to Have
- Experience working with React or component-driven development environments.
- Animation or motion design skills.
- Experience with A/B testing, analytics tools, or data-informed design.
What Youβll Bring
- A strong sense of ownership and craftsmanship.
- The ability to think holistically while obsessing over the details.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary & Stock Options
- Health Benefits
- New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
- Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card
