Director of Design, Portfolios - Remote

Overview

Wealthsimple is on a mission to help everyone achieve financial freedom by reimagining what it means to manage your money. As the Director of Design for the Portfolios team, you will lead a high-performing group of designers focused on creating a world-class investing experience for clients.

In Short

• Lead and grow a team of product and content designers.
• Define design strategy in partnership with Product, Engineering, and Portfolio Managers.
• Champion craft and storytelling in UX and visual design.
• Simplify financial concepts for users.
• Coach and develop designers through feedback and mentorship.
• Use research and data to improve communication of performance and value.
• Scale your team to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Deep experience leading product design teams, preferably in fintech.
• Strong strategic and product thinking skills.
• Exceptional craft in interaction and visual design.
• Ability to lead through ambiguity and build alignment.
• Passionate about accessible and transparent investing.

Benefits

• High-impact leadership role.
• Opportunity to build products that aid financial freedom.
• Collaborative, cross-functional work environment.
• Culture that values simplicity and thoughtful execution.