Farther LLC
Director of Product Design
Farther LLC, New York, New York, us, 10261
Company Description
Farther is a rapidly growing RIA that combines expert advisors with cutting-edge technology - delivering a comprehensive, tailored wealth management experience.
Farther's founders are leaders and innovators from the private wealth industry who possess a unique blend of traditional wealth management, fintech, and technology production expertise. We're backed by top-tier venture capital firms, fintech investors, and industry leaders.
Joining Farther means joining a collaborative team of entrepreneurs who are passionate about helping their clients and our teammates achieve more. If you're the type who breaks through walls to get things done the right way, we want to build the future of wealth management with you.
Role Overview
Farther is seeking an experienced Director of Product Design to elevate our Design function as we enter our next growth phase. In this critical leadership role, you'll own the design function, drive exponential improvements in our user experience, and work strategically with Product, Engineering, and Executive teams to build exceptional products for advisors and clients.
Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and elevate the design function, driving exponential improvements in our product design and user experienceDevelop and implement a comprehensive design strategy aligned with business goals and user needsCreate and maintain design systems that ensure consistency and efficiency across all productsLead the design of our web and mobile products, crafting innovative and beautiful user experiences for advisors and clientsCollaborate strategically with Product and Engineering leadership, providing strong advocacy for user-centric designChallenge and refine product ideas to ensure the best possible user functionality and experienceManage and grow a team of talented designers, fostering a culture of design excellence and innovationEstablish and optimize design processes to ensure rapid delivery of high-quality designsArticulate design decisions to stakeholders, grounding them in user research and business impactStay ahead of industry trends and bring fresh, innovative ideas to elevate Farther's product offeringsRequired Qualifications
8+ years of product design experience, with at least 2+ years in a senior leadership roleProven track record of owning and elevating a design function in a fast-growing companyStrong portfolio demonstrating exceptional UX/UI design skills across web and mobile platformsExperience in wealth management, fintech, or related complex product areasDemonstrated ability to shape product strategy through collaborative partnerships with engineering and product teamsExpert in design tools and familiarity with front-end technologiesStrong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into design decisionsExcellent communication and presentation skills, able to articulate design vision to all levels of the organizationExperience building and leading high-performing design teamsStrategic thinker with the ability to balance short-term needs with long-term visionPreferred Qualifications
Experience leading design in a startup environment through significant growth phasesBackground in designing complex financial or data-intensive productsKnowledge of behavioral economics and its application to product designExperience with design systems and scaling design processes
Farther is a rapidly growing RIA that combines expert advisors with cutting-edge technology - delivering a comprehensive, tailored wealth management experience.
Farther's founders are leaders and innovators from the private wealth industry who possess a unique blend of traditional wealth management, fintech, and technology production expertise. We're backed by top-tier venture capital firms, fintech investors, and industry leaders.
Joining Farther means joining a collaborative team of entrepreneurs who are passionate about helping their clients and our teammates achieve more. If you're the type who breaks through walls to get things done the right way, we want to build the future of wealth management with you.
Role Overview
Farther is seeking an experienced Director of Product Design to elevate our Design function as we enter our next growth phase. In this critical leadership role, you'll own the design function, drive exponential improvements in our user experience, and work strategically with Product, Engineering, and Executive teams to build exceptional products for advisors and clients.
Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and elevate the design function, driving exponential improvements in our product design and user experienceDevelop and implement a comprehensive design strategy aligned with business goals and user needsCreate and maintain design systems that ensure consistency and efficiency across all productsLead the design of our web and mobile products, crafting innovative and beautiful user experiences for advisors and clientsCollaborate strategically with Product and Engineering leadership, providing strong advocacy for user-centric designChallenge and refine product ideas to ensure the best possible user functionality and experienceManage and grow a team of talented designers, fostering a culture of design excellence and innovationEstablish and optimize design processes to ensure rapid delivery of high-quality designsArticulate design decisions to stakeholders, grounding them in user research and business impactStay ahead of industry trends and bring fresh, innovative ideas to elevate Farther's product offeringsRequired Qualifications
8+ years of product design experience, with at least 2+ years in a senior leadership roleProven track record of owning and elevating a design function in a fast-growing companyStrong portfolio demonstrating exceptional UX/UI design skills across web and mobile platformsExperience in wealth management, fintech, or related complex product areasDemonstrated ability to shape product strategy through collaborative partnerships with engineering and product teamsExpert in design tools and familiarity with front-end technologiesStrong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into design decisionsExcellent communication and presentation skills, able to articulate design vision to all levels of the organizationExperience building and leading high-performing design teamsStrategic thinker with the ability to balance short-term needs with long-term visionPreferred Qualifications
Experience leading design in a startup environment through significant growth phasesBackground in designing complex financial or data-intensive productsKnowledge of behavioral economics and its application to product designExperience with design systems and scaling design processes