Role in brief
Mercury is looking for a Staff Visual Designer to improve their design system and product experience. This senior role involves redefining design language and mentoring other designers. Candidates with extensive experience in visual design and strong collaboration skills should apply.
About the role
Mercury is a financial technology company focused on creating exceptional banking experiences. The Staff Visual Designer will play a key role in enhancing the design system, improving visual language, and ensuring that product designs are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
In this role, you will collaborate with other design leaders and product teams to implement foundational improvements in typography, color, and iconography. Success in this position will involve setting high standards for design and effectively coaching product designers to elevate their craft.
The salary range for this role is competitive, with specific figures listed for US and Canadian employees.
Skills that matter here
- visual design: This role requires extensive expertise in visual design to redefine and enhance Mercury's design language.
- typography: Strong typography skills are essential for creating a cohesive and effective design system.
- color systems: You will work on developing and improving color systems that align with the brand's identity.
- iconography: Expertise in iconography will be needed to create intuitive and recognizable visual elements.
- React: Proficiency in React is required for front-end prototyping and collaboration with engineering teams.
- AI-assisted prototyping: An affinity for AI-assisted prototyping will enhance the design process and innovation.
Who this role suits
- A seasoned visual designer with over a decade of experience.
- Someone who enjoys mentoring and coaching others in their design journey.
- A collaborative individual who thrives in cross-functional teams.
- Strong communicator who can effectively engage with stakeholders at various levels.
From the employer
Responsibilities
- Redefine and ship large, foundational improvements to Mercury’s design language (type, color, iconography).
- Partner with Brand and other craft leaders to integrate expressive moments into the product.
- Set the craft bar for the design organization and build systems, guidelines, and references.
- Actively coach product designers on their craft, providing direct feedback.
- Collaborate with design systems designers and engineers for scalable components.
- Represent design systems and visual craft in discussions with Brand, Engineering, and design leadership.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in visual design, with expertise in typography, color systems, and iconography.
- A portfolio showcasing foundational systems work and high-craft visual design.
- Experience in coaching or mentoring designers.
- Strong systems thinking and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication and presence.
- Proficient in design tools and front-end prototyping with React.
- Affinity for AI-assisted prototyping; motion design skills are a plus.
Conditions
- Competitive base salary and equity (stock options/RSUs).
- Salary ranges for US employees: $228,700 - $285,900 USD; for Canadian employees: $216,200 - $270,200 CAD.
- Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment.
- Reasonable accommodations provided throughout the recruitment process.
Questions about this role
What is the remote policy?
The position is remote, allowing flexibility in work location.
What is the seniority level of this role?
This is a senior-level position requiring significant experience in visual design.
How can I apply for this position?
Candidates can apply through Mercury's website at https://mercury.com.