Director, Product Design @Affirm

[Hiring] Director, Product Design @Affirm

Apr 12, 2025 - Affirm is hiring a remote Director, Product Design. 💸 Salary: $179,000 - $259,000 cad. 📍Location: Canada.

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Role Description

This role involves guiding the Product Design Team in crafting experiences that solve everyday financial problems for customers.

Manage and develop a team of product designers and design managers.
Set clear goals, manage project loads, and allocate Product Design resources.
Foster a creative, collaborative, and high-performing culture.
Translate qualitative and quantitative inputs into clear direction for the team.
Effectively communicate recommendations and strategy direction to stakeholders.
Demonstrate the ability to be a ‘hands-on’ player/coach leader.
Guide the team to develop best practices for high-quality standards.
Collaborate cross-functionally with various teams to ensure smooth product development.
Help define and communicate the design strategy and vision for the company.
Contribute to creating a design system that integrates the brand and enhances user experience.
Recruit new designers and participate in the hiring process.
Contribute as a designer when necessary.
Execute in a fast-paced and highly fluid environment.
Gauge performance of individual contributors and managers, focusing on improvement.
Receive feedback and continuously improve as a design leader.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience leading design teams and driving creative solutions.
A portfolio showcasing relevant design work across various disciplines.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
A user-centered design approach.
A highly collaborative, low-ego approach to design and leadership.
Experience working with cross-functional teams to drive consistent strategy and execution.
Experience building teams of high-quality design talent.
Ability to lead teams across different workstreams and surfaces.
A track record of developing product vision and strategy.
Strong capabilities in design and collaboration software (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, G Suite, Asana, Notion).
This position requires either equivalent practical experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Requirements

This is a remote role with frequent travel to Affirm’s San Francisco office (1-2 times per month).

Benefits

Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents.
Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses.
Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge.
ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount.

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Director, Product Design @Affirm

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Salary 💸 $179,000 - $259,000 cad	Remote Location Canada
Job Type full-time	Posted Apr 12, 2025

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