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Senior Design Manager - Core Experiences

MercurySan Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Portland, OR, or Remote within Canada or United StatesDesign
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
1 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Senior Design Manager for Core Experiences at Mercury is a leadership position responsible for guiding product designers who shape fundamental user journeys and defining how the platform's interface evolves with modern software. Based in San Francisco, New York, Portland, or remotely within the United States or Canada, this role suits a design leader passionate about redefining software interaction models and building high-craft product teams.

Key Responsibilities

Define and evolve Mercury’s interaction philosophy, emphasizing AI-native, conversational, adaptive, and proactive user experiences.
Set a high bar for product quality across mobile, dashboard, and agentic product teams.
Lead, coach, and develop a team of product designers while fostering an environment for creative risk-taking.
Shape product strategy alongside Product and Engineering by addressing ambiguous problems early.
Engage closely in hands-on work, utilizing critique, prototyping, and collaboration to refine ambitious concepts.
Elevate the craft and product thinking of the broader design organization through shared frameworks and perspectives.

Requirements

Possess exceptional product taste with strong visual and interaction design fundamentals.
Demonstrate a clear point of view on AI-native interfaces and modern interaction models.
Act as a craft-obsessed design leader capable of giving clear feedback and developing talent.
Think about interactions as systems by connecting individual screens into cohesive, reusable patterns.
Serve as a strategic cross-functional partner to Product and Engineering.
Operate independently with strong conviction, curiosity, and pragmatism in ambiguous situations.

Nice to Have

Experience designing AI-powered or consumer software.
Strong prototyping skills and deep motion or interaction expertise.
Close partnership experience with Design Systems.

Skills and Tools

Product design and visual craftsmanship
Interaction design and prototyping
Cross-functional leadership and team coaching
Strategic product planning and systems thinking
AI-native and conversational interface exploration

Salary and Benefits

Competitive total rewards package including base salary, equity (stock options and RSUs), and benefits.
Base salary range for US employees across any location: $228,700 to $285,900 USD.
Base salary range for Canadian employees across any location: $216,200 to $270,200 CAD.

About the Company

Mercury serves as a financial technology company offering banking services through partner institutions like Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC. The organization features a design team of over 40 professionals dedicated to solving complex problems together. Mercury prides itself on being an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity, belonging, and providing reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official Mercury careers page to submit their application for this remote or hybrid leadership opportunity.

Questions candidates ask

Where is this position located?

The role can be based in San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Portland, OR, or remotely within Canada or the United States.

What is the primary focus of the Senior Design Manager?

The manager leads product designers responsible for core experiences, establishing a vision for how interfaces evolve with AI-native, conversational, and adaptive software.

What salary is offered for US employees?

The target new hire base salary range for US employees in any location is $228,700 to $285,900 USD.

What salary is offered for Canadian employees?

The target new hire base salary range for Canadian employees in any location is $216,200 to $270,200 CAD.

Is banking provided directly by Mercury?

No, Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services are provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Mercury careers page.

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