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 decisionsBuild frameworks that elevate quality across all customer touch pointsTransform complex banking workflows into elegant, intuitive experiencesCreate systems and processes that enable teams to build cohesive products at scaleCraft & Innovation
Drive product strategy through deep understanding of customer needs and industry complexitiesChampion design excellence across product, brand, and systemsEstablish processes that encourage innovation while maintaining qualityBalance vision with execution, knowing when to dive deep into the detailsTeam & Culture
Scale a thoughtful, collaborative design organization across product design, brand, research, content, and operationsFoster a culture that values craft, encourages experimentation, and celebrates qualityDevelop the next generation of design leaders through mentorship and growth opportunitiesBuild bridges across functions to ensure design continues to have its influential voice in company decisionsWe're looking for someone who :
Sees design as a strategic driver of business successHas experience scaling design organizations beyond 60 peopleHas managed and developed leaders across design disciplines such as product design, brand design, user research, and content strategyHas successfully led through periods of high growth and transformationHas a sophisticated eye for quality and can articulate what makes great designStays connected to craft while leading at scaleKnows how to balance systematic thinking with creative explorationIs energized by complex problem spacesThe 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 - $380,000Canadian employees (any location) : CAD 276,600 - 345,800We use Covey as part of our hiring and / or promotional process for jobs in NYC and certain features may qualify it as an AEDT. As part of the evaluation process we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate submitted applications. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound on January 22, 2024. Please see the independent bias audit report covering our use of Covey here.
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Salary : $304,000 - $380,000
