What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP of Design Job at Mercury in San Francisco position at Mercury?

Design isn't just what we do-it's how we think. At Mercury, we're reimagining business banking

through the lens of thoughtful design, proving that exceptional user experience can transform an industry built on convention.

We're seeking a visionary VP of Design to lead our team of 40 design practitioners into our next chapter of growth. This leader will shape how modern businesses experience banking, combining strategic thinking with an unwavering commitment to craft excellence.

Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC.

In this role, you'll balance your time across :

Strategic Leadership

Define and execute Mercury's design vision at the executive level, ensuring design thinking drives key business decisions

Build frameworks that elevate quality across all customer touch points

Transform complex banking workflows into elegant, intuitive experiences

Create systems and processes that enable teams to build cohesive products at scale

Craft & Innovation

Drive product strategy through deep understanding of customer needs and industry complexities

Champion design excellence across product, brand, and systems

Establish processes that encourage innovation while maintaining quality

Balance vision with execution, knowing when to dive deep into the details

Team & Culture

Scale a thoughtful, collaborative design organization across product design, brand, research, content, and operations

Foster a culture that values craft, encourages experimentation, and celebrates quality

Develop the next generation of design leaders through mentorship and growth opportunities

Build bridges across functions to ensure design continues to have its influential voice in company decisions

We're looking for someone who :

Sees design as a strategic driver of business success

Has experience scaling design organizations beyond 60 people

Has managed and developed leaders across design disciplines such as product design, brand design, user research, and content strategy

Has successfully led through periods of high growth and transformation

Has a sophisticated eye for quality and can articulate what makes great design

Stays connected to craft while leading at scale

Knows how to balance systematic thinking with creative exploration

Is energized by complex problem spaces

The total rewards package at Mercury includes base salary, equity (stock options), and benefits.

Our salary and equity ranges are highly competitive within the SaaS and fintech industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate's experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

Our target new hire base salary ranges for this role are the following :

US employees (any location) : $304,000 - $380,000

Canadian employees (any location) : CAD 276,600 - 345,800

Mercury values diversity & belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All individuals seeking employment at Mercury are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know once you are contacted about a role.

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Salary : $304,000 - $380,000

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