About Nav
Nav is the leading credit and financial health platform used by more than 2.4 million small business owners in the United States. We’re on a mission to give every small business owner the chance to succeed. The team views each day as an opportunity to challenge the norm, push boundaries, and create meaningful products, services, and experiences that make a positive difference for small business owners each and every day. At Nav, our team is just as diverse as the customer base we serve. And, that’s something we’re incredibly proud of. We value individualism just as much as we do hard work, talent and smarts.
Working at Nav isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity to gain invaluable experience, work with dedicated professionals, and make a real, lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s driven by heartfelt purpose and data, let’s talk.
Position Overview
Nav is searching for a Creative Designer to join our dynamic team and lead our design efforts in creating engaging experiences and defining the future of the Nav brand.
Responsibilities
- Craft and implement exceptional design solutions that align with our brand vision and user needs.
- Create designs for nav.com web experience, photography/illustration/video direction, email and collateral design, ad creation, internal and external guidelines, and more.
- Lead and mentor a team of designers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive the creative process from concept through execution.
Qualifications
- 2-3 years of agency or in-house design experience across branding, marketing, or digital design (experience in tech or finance is a plus).
- A strong foundation in visual design, with a portfolio that demonstrates thoughtful, well-crafted work.
- A passion for exploring ideas and pushing concepts beyond the obvious, while aligning with brand guidelines.
- Experience contributing to creative projects from concept to execution, often in collaboration with more senior designers.
- Ability to generate multiple ideas and iterate quickly based on feedback and constraints.
- Growing ability to give and receive clear, actionable feedback in a collaborative environment.
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring designs work across formats, sizes, and edge cases before delivery.
- A user-first mindset, with an interest in how design supports both customer experience and business goals.
- Experience working cross-functionally with partners in marketing, product, or content to deliver high-quality work.
Who You Are
- You love brands - their visuals, voice, and how they show up consistently across experiences.
- You’re curious and motivated to grow your creative craft, learning from others while developing your own skills and point of view.
- You stay up to date on design trends and inspiration, but aim to create work that feels original and true to the brand.
- You’re building confidence in presenting your work, communicating your ideas clearly to teammates and stakeholders.
- You’re organized and reliable, able to manage your time, communicate progress, and follow through on feedback independently.
More About Nav
At Nav, we celebrate what makes our employees unique because the businesses we serve are progressively diverse and distinctly original. Navericks are diverse, side hustlers, immigrants, veterans, queer, and we push generational boundaries. We are college dropouts, PhDs, special needs parents, allies, pet owners and community leaders. Navericks are human. We are committed to upholding a safe, supportive environment where everyone matters.
Compensation Philosophy
At Nav, we are transparent about our total rewards, including pay, across all levels and roles. We believe great, enduring relationships are grounded in trust and transparency. Compensation shouldn’t be a distraction, and employees should understand how pay and career advancement decisions are made.
The base salary for this role is targeted between $70,000 - $90,000 per year. Final offer amount is determined by your proficiencies within this level.
Our Impact On You
- Competitive Pay.
- Company Ownership.
- Unlimited Vacation.
- Benefits Day One.
- 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave.
- Work From Anywhere.
- Flexible Work Arrangements.
- Free Telehealth and Telemental Health For All Employees.
- Employee Networking and Events.
- Community Network Groups.
- Learning and Development Opportunities.
- Pet Insurance.
