Full-Time
Head of Product Design
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Thredd
201-500 employees
Payment processing solutions with advanced APIs
Senior, Expert
London, UK
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- Experience working in payments/FinTech
- Proven experience of leading and mentoring design teams in a hands-on leadership role
- Expertise in cross-functional collaboration including Product Managers, Engineers, stakeholders and users to align design vision with product roadmap and company strategy
- Strong background in defining design goals and direction for products
- Proficiency in managing design systems in Figma
- Familiar with a wide range of design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite and front-end development concepts
- Proven track record of implementing and refining design work-flows, tools and standards to enhance team efficiency, consistency and performance
- Demonstrated ability to partner with Sales and Customer Success teams
- Ensuring high-quality, user-centred designs are delivered across all touchpoints, from ideation to implementation.
- Partnering with sales and customer success teams to gather feedback and ensure that the product platform remains customer-centric
- Championing the voice of the user, leveraging research, data, and insights to inform design decisions and improve user satisfaction.
- Measuring and improving design impact, acting as the advocate and spokesperson for the user and design perspective in the product development process.
- Defining the design goals and direction for the product or product portfolio by understanding user needs, market opportunities, business objectives, and technical constraints.
- Ensuring the design system is maintained in Figma to enable rapid iteration and consistency across the design platform.
- Implementing and refining design workflows, tools, and standards to enhance team efficiency and consistency.
- Driving alignment on product design priorities and delivery timelines with senior stakeholders and executives.
- Overseeing design workflow, assign tasks, review deliverables, and provide feedback and guidance to the team.
- Communicate design decisions and goals effectively to the broader organization, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders.
Thredd provides payment processing solutions with a focus on issuer processing, managing backend operations for payment cards. The company offers advanced APIs and technical documentation to help businesses integrate payment functionalities efficiently. Thredd differentiates itself by providing comprehensive technical support alongside its APIs, allowing clients to navigate payment processing complexities easily. The goal is to streamline payment operations and improve transaction speeds for a diverse range of clients in the fintech market.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2007
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Growing demand for seamless payment integration boosts Thredd's API offerings.
- Thredd's leadership expansion enhances its strategic focus on scaling operations.
- Delays in fintech program launches present opportunities for Thredd's efficient processing services.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from fintech companies like Block challenges Thredd's market share.
- Uncertain regulatory environment could impact Thredd's compliance and operational strategies.
- Delays in launching new programs could affect Thredd's client satisfaction and revenue.
What makes Thredd unique
- Thredd offers advanced APIs for seamless payment processing integration.
- The company focuses on issuer processing, managing backend operations of payment cards.
- Thredd provides customizable and scalable solutions for diverse clients in the fintech sector.
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