About Block
Empowering economic freedom through innovative financial solutions
Key Highlights
- Public company (NYSE: SQ) with a market cap over $40B
- Over 50 million monthly active users across its platforms
- Headquartered in San Francisco, California
- Offers products like Square, Cash App, and TIDAL
Block, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is a financial technology company that provides a suite of products including Square, Cash App, and TIDAL. With over 50 million monthly active users, Block is focused on economic empowerment through accessible financial services. The company went pu...
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Block offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and comprehensive health benefits. Employees enjoy a flexible remote work po...
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Block fosters a culture of inclusivity and innovation, encouraging diverse perspectives to drive solutions. The company emphasizes collaboration acros...
Overview
Block is hiring a Head of Design for their Financial Suite team to lead the development of intuitive financial management tools. You'll work on creating integrated solutions that simplify back-office operations. This role requires significant experience in design leadership.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in design leadership, with a proven track record of guiding teams to create impactful user experiences. Your expertise in financial services or related fields allows you to understand the unique challenges faced by small businesses in managing their finances. You are adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring that design aligns with business goals and user needs. You possess excellent communication skills, enabling you to articulate design concepts and strategies effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
You are passionate about creating user-centered designs that simplify complex processes. Your experience in leading design projects from conception to execution has equipped you with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines. You thrive in environments that encourage innovation and creativity, and you are always looking for ways to improve design processes and outcomes.
What you'll do
As the Head of Design for Block's Financial Suite, you will lead a team of designers in reimagining how small businesses understand and manage their finances. You will oversee the design of intuitive financial management tools that simplify back-office operations and automate workflows. Your role will involve collaborating closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure that design solutions meet user needs and business objectives.
You will be responsible for establishing design standards and best practices, fostering a culture of design excellence within the team. You will mentor and guide designers, helping them grow their skills and advance their careers. Additionally, you will conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights that inform design decisions and improve user experiences.
What we offer
At Block, we offer a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that have a direct impact on the financial well-being of small businesses. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and growth within the company. Join us in our mission to empower sellers worldwide with the tools they need to succeed.
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