Full-Time

Product Design Manager

Consumer Experiences

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Plaid

Plaid

1,001-5,000 employees

Connects financial accounts to apps securely

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$162k - $274.3kAnnually

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid position in San Francisco.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
Interaction Design
Product Design
Requirements
  • 8+ years of product design experience
  • 3+ years of product design management experience
  • A portfolio demonstrating outstanding visual design, interaction design, problem-solving, and prototyping skills
  • Experience leading large-scale redesigns or net new products, working on complex or ambiguous problems, and on high-viability consumer apps
  • Experience managing a team of product designers to produce great work at scale
  • An outstanding communicator, storyteller, and facilitator, who can bring people together and build a shared understanding with an inspiring vision and narrative
  • Someone who is proactive, organized, curious, pragmatic, and can prioritize their own work independently to maximize their impact at the company
Responsibilities
  • Shipping delightful and easy-to-use experiences, whether they’re for consumers or developers
  • Working on all types of problems: complex, ambiguous, large redesigns, small wins, internal demos, etc.
  • Closely collaborating with engineering, product, and marketing teams from planning through execution
  • Producing high-quality work that not only pushes the experience forward, but inspires others and raises the quality bar
  • Working directly with design, product and engineering leaders, helping craft compelling narratives, strategies, and inspiring demos
  • Managing a team of individual contributors at different stages of their careers and coaching them to grow
  • Joining a team of talented designers and contributing to our design culture through collaboration and leadership

Plaid simplifies financial data management for individuals and businesses by connecting various financial accounts to apps and services. Its main product is a set of APIs that allow developers to integrate financial data into their applications, enabling users to track spending, initiate payments, and access financial services all in one place. Plaid serves a wide range of clients, including app developers and financial institutions, and is used by popular apps like LendingTree and Square. Unlike many competitors, Plaid focuses on providing a comprehensive and scalable platform that covers various financial use cases, such as transactions and identity verification. The company's goal is to enhance the way users interact with their financial data, making it easier and more secure.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$714.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Plaid's recent partnerships and product expansions, such as the Consumer Report for credit underwriting, indicate a strong growth trajectory and diversification of revenue streams.
  • The company's significant customer base, including major players like Venmo, SoFi, and Citi, reflects its market leadership and potential for continued expansion.
  • Investment from high-profile firms like Goldman Sachs and the appointment of experienced leaders like Jen Taylor signal robust financial health and strategic direction.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive fintech landscape, with giants like Visa and emerging startups, poses a constant threat to Plaid's market share.
  • Regulatory scrutiny and compliance requirements in different regions could slow down Plaid's global expansion efforts.

What makes Plaid unique

  • Plaid's robust API suite offers unparalleled integration capabilities, enabling seamless financial data sharing across a wide range of applications, unlike many competitors who offer more limited or specialized solutions.
  • The company's strong focus on security and compliance, including AML and OFAC checks, sets it apart in the fintech landscape where data protection is paramount.
  • Plaid's ability to serve a diverse clientele, from individual consumers to large enterprises, showcases its versatile platform, distinguishing it from competitors who may focus on narrower market segments.

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Benefits

We've got you covered: From medical, life, and 401ks, we’re here to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Everyone is an owner: We want everyone to feel ownership over their work - literally, which is why we offer equity to full-time Plaids.

Vacation your way: We want to make sure you have time to meet your personal needs with unlimited PTO and two weeks of synchronous, company-wide vacation.

Grow your skills: Every Plaid is in control of their career development with our learning stipends, tools, and trainings.