Full-Time

Director – Product Design

Posted on 1/15/2025

Chime

Chime

1,001-5,000 employees

Online banking platform offering fee-free services

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$254k - $324kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Package

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid work policy with in-office days required.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Graphic Design
Product Design

You match the following Chime's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • A Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, product design, or related design field (or applicable experience)
  • 7+ years of proven history shipping consumer mobile and/or web products
  • 2-3 years of experience managing and building small design teams
  • The attitude of leadership from behind and a knack for inspiring others to be their best every day
  • The ability to balance business objectives with user needs and team needs. You represent all sides of the business and know how to create the best outcomes for each.
  • A relentless desire to make banking really, really, really (we mean it!) work for our user’s benefit
Responsibilities
  • Put the user first in all product / design decisions. Don’t lessen their problems, actually eliminate them
  • Put your employees first in all other decisions. Coaches are the bottom of the pyramid, supporting their team, not the other way around.
  • Champion high caliber design throughout Chime. You’re a role model to other designers and other parts of the company.
  • Own vision setting, roadmapping, priority setting, and design delivery across multiple product development teams
  • Present work to, collaborate with, and influence product managers, engineers, research, exec team, and other stakeholders
  • Manage and iterate upon our team processes, career development, and people tools internally
  • Wear multiple design hats, helping to work on any project as needed

Chime offers online banking services without physical branches, focusing on a fee-free experience. It allows customers to overdraft up to $200 on debit card purchases without fees through its SpotMe service and provides direct deposit for paychecks up to two days earlier than traditional banks. Chime does not charge monthly fees or minimum balance fees and offers a secured credit card to help users build credit. The company's goal is to provide accessible banking solutions that empower customers to manage their finances effectively.

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$2B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Chime's free in-app tax filing could attract cost-conscious users seeking financial solutions.
  • Partnership with NCR Atleos increases brand visibility through branded ATMs at Walgreens.
  • Salt Labs initiative rewards frontline workers, boosting customer loyalty and engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Chime's reliance on interchange fees may be impacted by DOJ's lawsuit against Visa.
  • Potential IPO in 2025 may expose Chime to market volatility and investor scrutiny.
  • Competition from established tax software companies could challenge Chime's in-app tax service.

What makes Chime unique

  • Chime offers fee-free banking services, unlike traditional banks with numerous fees.
  • SpotMe allows overdrafts up to $200 without fees, enhancing customer financial flexibility.
  • Chime's secured credit card helps improve FICO scores without a credit check.

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Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

401k match plus the usual medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

Generous vacation policy and company-wide Take Care of Yourself Days

Virtual events to connect with your fellow Chimers- think cooking classes, music festivals, mixology classes, paint nights, etc., and delicious snack boxes, too!

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