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Director – Product Design

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Ramp

Ramp

1,001-5,000 employees

Finance platform integrating spending management

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Fintech
Financial Services

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
Communications
Requirements
  • A minimum 8 years of design experience, building and shipping high quality products
  • A minimum 2 years of design leadership experience with direct reports at a tech company and/or start-up
  • Proven track record of leading designers to deliver high-quality, cohesive products
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Proven record of mentoring up-and-coming designers
  • Demonstrated experience creating and growing design teams
  • Demonstrated experience as an IC in various forms
  • Demonstrated experience with end-to-end (hybrid UX and UI) product design
  • Experience in building and shipping applications or software
  • Experience owning products from start to finish, working with developers and PMs
  • Experience shipping both 0-to-1 and 1-to-n products
  • Experience working with and contributing to a world-class design system
  • Mastery of product design software
  • Extraordinary eye for detail and experience in providing feedback
  • Strong understanding of UX principles, workflows, and processes leads to excellent design outcomes
  • Strong background in visual/interaction design, UX/UI, branding & identity, and typography
  • Mastery of low and high-fidelity prototyping tools and methods, and their use in UX Research
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of 4-8 Product Designers across multiple pods, ensuring their work creates a cohesive product experience within the broader Ramp platform
  • Partner with product and engineering leads to drive strategy and align team objectives, balancing design ambition with technical constraints and shipping velocity
  • Mentor and leverage your team to increase design output and quality, focusing on developing senior talent and fostering a culture of design excellence
  • Collaborate with the design leadership team to evolve Ramp's long-term product vision, design systems, and internal design processes
  • Apply and refine Ramp's design leveling framework, ensuring clear growth paths for your team members. Become a resource for other managers and ICs on the topic
  • Contribute to sourcing, interviewing, and hiring decisions, championing inclusive practices that seek excellence in craft
  • Collaborate with the design leadership team to enhance and support Ramp's design internship and apprenticeship programs, contributing to the development of emerging product design talent

Ramp provides a comprehensive finance platform integrating corporate cards, expense management, bill payments, vendor management, and accounting automation, aiming to save businesses time and money. The platform is designed to help businesses save an average of 5% and close their books 8x faster, catering to startups, industry leaders, and global enterprises.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$1.9B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

43%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

120%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ramp's recent $150M funding round, co-led by prominent investors like Khosla Ventures and Founders Fund, underscores strong financial backing and growth potential.
  • The launch of Ramp Travel expands the company's service offerings, potentially increasing its market share and customer base.
  • Partnerships with industry leaders like Priceline and Ascenda enhance Ramp's platform capabilities, making it more attractive to businesses looking for integrated financial and travel solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Entering the competitive business travel market could stretch Ramp's resources and focus, potentially impacting its core financial automation services.
  • The need to continuously innovate and integrate new features may lead to operational complexities and scalability challenges.

What makes Ramp unique

  • Ramp's integration with Priceline for business travel booking sets it apart by combining financial automation with travel management, a unique offering in the finance operations space.
  • The company's focus on automating non-strategic work and providing comprehensive spend analytics offers a clear advantage over traditional expense management solutions.
  • Ramp's partnership with Ascenda to offer flexible rewards redemption options further differentiates it by adding value to every dollar spent by its customers.

Benefits

Competitive salaries: You never have to wonder how your pay compares. Our generous comp reflects our belief that you’ll take Ramp to the next level.

Comprehensive health plans: US-based employees get full medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. Everyone gets a monthly stipend for personal wellness.

Professional development: Take advantage of our annual education stipends to stay on top of your personal growth.

Unlimited PTO: Flexible vacation days give you the time to step away, unwind, and recharge.