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Wealthsimple is hiring a Director of Design, Portfolios

About the Role

Wealthsimple is looking for a Director of Design, Portfolios to lead the vision and execution of design for our investment platform. You'll play a central role in defining the user experience that helps our clients grow their wealth.

What You'll Do

  • Set the long-term design strategy and vision for Wealthsimple's portfolio management products.
  • Lead and mentor a team of product designers, fostering their growth and development.
  • Oversee end-to-end design execution, from concept to launch, ensuring quality and consistency.
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Research partners to define and deliver on business goals.
  • Champion user-centered design principles across the organization.

What We're Looking For

  • 10+ years of product design experience, with a significant portion focused on complex financial products or platforms.
  • 5+ years of direct people management experience, with a proven track record of leading and developing senior designers.
  • A portfolio demonstrating expertise in designing for mobile and web, with examples of shipped, high-impact products.
  • Deep understanding of user-centered design methods, including research, prototyping, and usability testing.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate design decisions and influence stakeholders.

Wealthsimple is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
design leadershipportfolio managementteam managementstrategic planninguser experienceproduct designstakeholder communicationdesign systemscreative directionhiringmentoringcross-functional collaboration
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Wealthsimple

Wealthsimple is a fintech company on a mission to help everyone achieve financial freedom by reimagining money management. Using smart technology, it makes financial services transparent and low-cost. It is the largest fintech company in Canada, with 3+ million users and over $100 billion in assets.

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Category management
Posted 7 months ago