Lead Web Designer - Web Platform

We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam.

We’re a dynamic web design team focused on creating seamless, high-performing digital experiences that drive lead generation and brand engagement. We design and optimize web pages, campaign assets, and interactive content to ensure every user interaction reflects our brand's identity and supports conversion goals. By collaborating closely with marketing, product, and content teams, we bring high craft, strategic design solutions to life across all digital touch points.

In this role, you’ll create visually compelling, on-brand web pages and interactive elements that enhance our digital presence. You’ll use your expertise in design, front-end development, and light animation to build responsive, engaging user experiences. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll bring creative concepts to life, ensuring a cohesive and polished web experience that aligns with our brand vision.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement visually engaging, responsive web pages that enhance the user experience and reflect brand identity.
• Develop interactive elements and light animations to create a more dynamic, engaging site experience.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure seamless translation of designs into code, maintaining design fidelity.
• Work closely with marketing and product teams to align design solutions with project goals and brand standards.
• Maintain and expand the design system, contributing to a cohesive and scalable web design framework.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in web or digital design with a strong portfolio showcasing responsive and visually compelling work.
• Proficiency in Figma and basic Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color, and layout.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally.
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with design systems and component-based web design.
• Basic front-end skills (HTML, CSS, and light JavaScript) to support collaboration with developers.
• Experience with creating light animations or interactive elements (e.g., CSS animations, After Effects).
• Nice-to-have: Building websites in Webflow

Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!

Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations@plaid.com.

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