Product Design Lead
About Savvy
Wealth management is a $545 billion industry in the US, yet remains archaic and inefficient with low technology penetration. 75% of financial advisors don’t offer digital communication beyond email, and 62% still build financial plans manually in Excel. This leads to a poor client experience and results in financial advisors spending over 70% of their time on non-client facing, manual work.
Savvy is changing that. We’re building the most advisor-centric platform in wealth management: a digital-first solution that modernizes human financial advice. Advisors who partner with Savvy tap into AI-powered software, automated sales and marketing, and seamless back office workflows to scale faster and spend more time with clients.
We’ve raised over $105M to date from Thrive Capital, Canvas Ventures, Mark Casady (former LPL Financial CEO), and other top-tier investors. Our team is made up of repeat founders and operators who’ve helped build Airbnb, Square, Brex, Carta, Facebook, $200B+ RIAs, and more.
Savvy is at a pivotal point in its growth trajectory, having established strong product-market fit in providing a modern platform to financial advisors. We’ve surpassed $2.2 billion in AUM in less than three years, grown 600%+ in the last 18 months, and are entering the next phase of the company which involves rapid expansion of our product offering and continued revenue growth. Come help us scale!
The Role
In this crucial role, you will work closely with the product team to shape the future of wealth management. You will be responsible for delivering thoughtfully crafted experiences for financial advisors and their clients, managing and mentoring a team of two product designers, and contributing to the product leadership team to help define the roadmap.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, people-oriented designer who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment. This role reports to the CTO.
Responsibilities
Help define the vision for an exceptional user experience and design at Savvy.
Own projects end-to-end, shipping high-quality experiences for advisors and clients while navigating a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Manage and mentor a team of two product designers, providing guidance on design practices, prioritization, strategy, and career development.
Maintain a high bar across a generalist design skill set, from information architecture and content strategy to visual design.
Collaborate closely with engineering and product leaders to define product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
Lead research initiatives to understand the needs of financial advisors, leveraging insights to inform the product roadmap and design decisions.
Occasionally contribute to brand and design projects, working alongside external design agencies to ensure a consistent and impactful brand presence.
Must Have
7+ years of experience as a product designer
Experience mentoring product designers
Ability to own the design process end-to-end
Strong research and discovery skills
Strong visual design and prototyping skills
Excitement about ownership and the opportunity to have a meaningful impact
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
Nice to Have
Experience working in fintech or B2B products
Experience managing product designers
Past professional experience at a high-growth tech startup
Qualities
Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think on your feet, handle objections in real-time, and interpret non-verbal cues to drive the design process forward.
Communication: Outstanding communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams. Exceptional presentation and storytelling abilities to distill complex information into a clear, compelling narrative.
Fast Learner: A track record of quickly learning and leveraging various tools, third-party vendors, and other resources to get the job done. Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment while managing multiple deadlines.
Ownership Mindset: A self-starter with a low-ego attitude, willing to roll up your sleeves, sweat the details, and take full ownership of your work.
Strategy: A strategic thinker who can operate at both a high level and an executional level, knowing when to focus on each.
Leadership: Passion for shaping company culture and building a best-in-class team. Ability to hold others accountable and provide direct, constructive feedback, regardless of seniority.
Additional Information
Savvy Wealth is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that values diversity and individual contributions.
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity package
Unlimited PTO + paid company holidays
Access to best in class medical, dental, and vision plans
Company 401(k), Commuter, and HSA/FSA plans
NYC office in the heart of Manhattan
Lunch, dinner, and snacks provided in the office
Parental leave coverage (8 weeks) and support (Tilt)
Access to virtual mental health care (Spring Health), vision related benefits (XP Health), and health concierge (Rightway) to help you find the right care
Access to counseling for stress management, dependent care, nutrition, fitness, legal, and financial issues (Guardian WorkLifeMatters EAP)