[Hiring] Head of Product Design @Tilt Finance

Role Description

Tilt is looking for a Head of [Product] Design — an existing team of 6 designers and 1 researcher embedded across the pods building Cash Advance, Credit Card, Thrive, and the rest of our everyday money products. You'll report directly to the Head of Product and own the craft, quality, and user and business impact of design across everything our users touch.

The foundations are in place: a recent rebrand, an evolved design system, and embedded, strong designers. What hasn't been built yet is a design practice that consistently shapes what we build, not just how it looks, and is known across the enterprise.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead the design function: Set the vision, standards, and strategy for product design at Tilt in a manner that fits Tilt’s strategic objectives.
• Operate with urgency for our users: Set ambitious timelines, but know when to afford space.
• Grow the team’s impact: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 6 product designers and 1 researcher.
• Move design upstream: Push design into problem definition and roadmap-setting.
• Champion the user for the enterprise: Be the vocal, evidence-based advocate for the people who use our products.
• Own how we learn: Build Tilt's research practice into a durable capability.
• Scale the design system: Steward the Tilt Design System as products in their own right.
• Put agents to work: Hold an informed point of view on where AI genuinely improves design work.
• Partner with Creative: Work closely with Marketing's Creative team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing and shipping consumer-facing mobile products, ideally in fintech or another domain with real complexity.
• 5+ years managing designers, with a track record of building teams and developing people.
• Experience operating at the leadership table — shaping roadmap and strategy alongside Product and Engineering peers.
• A portfolio that shows craft and outcome.
• Evidence-driven, but comfortable in ambiguity.
• Ability to make a design argument to a CEO or a credit lead without translating it into design jargon.
• Fluent in modern tooling, particularly Figma, and curious about AI in design workflows.

Requirements

• Initial recruiter call: A conversation to learn about your experience and what you're looking for in your next role.
• Hiring manager interview: A deeper discussion about your background and approach to solving challenges.
• Skills panel: Meet with Tilt team members to discuss your expertise and problem-solving approach through real-world scenarios.
• Portfolio and leadership review: Walk the team through work you've led and how you build design organizations.
• Leadership conversation: A conversation with a leader to discuss our mission and how you could contribute to it.

Benefits

• Virtual-first teamwork: Collaborating across 14 countries, 12 time zones, with WFH office reimbursement.
• Competitive pay: Competitive compensation packages and generous equity.
• Complete support: Flexible health plans at every premium level with substantial subsidies.
• Visibility: Direct exposure to our leadership team.
• Paid global onsites: Gather twice yearly for shared meals or adventures.
• Impact is recognized: Growth opportunities follow your contributions.

The Tilt Way

We're looking for people who chase excellence and impact. We foster an environment where every voice is valued and mutual respect is non-negotiable. Join us in building the credit system that people deserve.