Head of Design
๐ Job Overview
Job Title: Product Designer
Company: Fin
Location: New York, New York, United States
Job Type: FULL_TIME
Category: Product Design / Fintech
Date Posted: 2026-07-30
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level (5-10 years)
Remote Status: On-site
๐ Role Summary
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This is a critical, hands-on Product Designer role, serving as the sole full-time designer within a fast-paced Series A fintech startup.
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The position requires a self-starter who can independently manage the entire design lifecycle, from understanding ambiguous problems to delivering polished, shipped products.
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The role emphasizes strong product thinking and the ability to shape product decisions, not just execute visual designs.
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The designer will be responsible for maintaining and evolving the company's design system, ensuring consistency and scalability across mobile and web platforms.
๐ Enhancement Note: The "Head of Design" title in the input data appears to be a misclassification given the description clearly states "Product Designer" and "you will be our only full-time designer," indicating a senior individual contributor role rather than a leadership position. The role is described as "hands-on" and "full-time designer," reinforcing the Product Designer title. The AI-derived experience level of 5-10 years aligns with a senior individual contributor.
๐ Primary Responsibilities
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Own the end-to-end product design process, from initial concept and problem definition through to final implementation and shipping.
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Develop and maintain a robust design system, ensuring visual consistency, scalability, and efficiency across all product touchpoints (mobile and web).
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Collaborate daily with co-founders and engineers to translate ambiguous business requirements and user needs into clear, actionable design specifications.
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Drive product strategy by contributing strong product thinking, influencing what gets built and the rationale behind it.
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Produce
Application Requirements
The ideal candidate possesses strong product and interaction design skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in modern design tools and a high degree of accountability for shipped work are essential.