Full-Time

Director of Product Design

Borrow

Posted on 9/23/2024

SoFi

SoFi

1,001-5,000 employees

Offers diverse personal finance solutions

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior, Expert

Seattle, WA, USA + 2 more

More locations: San Francisco, CA, USA | New York, NY, USA

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
Product
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Agile
UI/UX Design
Adobe Creative Suite
Figma
JIRA
iOS/Swift
Confluence
Android Development
Information Architecture
Product Design
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 12+ years of experience successfully shipping products and features from start to finish
  • 5+ years leading teams of designers
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and passion for building a business
  • Able to effectively communicate design solutions to all audiences, inclusive of executive leadership & the C-suite
  • Strong project planning, time management, and collaboration skills
  • Able to deeply understand business goals and outcomes by leveraging the use of data analytics, user testing, and research to inform and validate design decisions and focus on constant improvement
  • Expert in best practices in UX, design, and information architecture across responsive Web, iOS & Android
  • Experience with current design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
  • Experience working in an Agile development environment using tools like Jira and Confluence
  • A portfolio URL or PDF to submit with the application with examples of mobile and responsive web product design
Responsibilities
  • Define the design strategy for our Lending Product Suite
  • Collaborate with key partners including Product, Engineering, Business, Marketing & Ops
  • Strategize on roadmaps and priorities with key cross-functional leaders
  • Ensure strong design practices from concept to launch, resulting in high quality, polished launches.
  • Model strong communication skills and ability to influence a diverse group of stakeholders.
  • Leverage data and research investigations to build strong points of view on product direction
  • Collaborate directly with the Research & Design Leaders to ensure a coherent single SoFi experience, beyond your primary product & feature areas.
  • Spearhead critical efforts in process, craft and execution
  • Mentor, inspire, and grow members of the larger Research & Design team

SoFi provides a variety of financial services aimed at helping individuals manage their money effectively. Its offerings include home loans, personal loans, student loan refinancing, credit cards, and investment options. SoFi's platform is designed to be user-friendly and mobile-first, allowing members to easily access and utilize these services. The company differentiates itself from competitors by offering a comprehensive suite of financial products under one roof, along with educational resources to assist users in making informed financial decisions. SoFi's goal is to create a seamless experience for its members, encouraging them to engage with multiple services while fostering an inclusive environment.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-15%

1 year growth

-6%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SoFi's member base grew to over 10 million, indicating strong market presence.
  • The $2 billion loan expansion with Fortress diversifies revenue and strengthens lending.
  • Partnerships with Mesh Payments and Galileo enhance B2B financial service offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from fintechs could erode SoFi's market share.
  • Rising consumer credit card debt may lead to higher default rates.
  • Reliance on partners like Galileo poses operational risks if disruptions occur.

What makes SoFi unique

  • SoFi offers a comprehensive suite of financial products under one platform.
  • The company leverages mobile-first technology to enhance user experience and engagement.
  • SoFi's member-centric approach fosters a strong community and customer loyalty.

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Benefits

You’re taken care of. SoFi employees receive comprehensive health, vision, dental, life insurance, and disability benefits—as well as flexible time off, fitness, fertility, and family planning options.

Realize your ambitions. We want to help our employees achieve financial freedom, just like our members. That’s why we contribute $200 per month toward your student loans to help pay down your debt—plus free financial classes.

Never stop learning. We offer frequent training, mentorship opportunities, and leadership programs to develop our people. We also cover tuition costs for approved programs, up to $5,250 per year.

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