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Director of Product Design

Monzo · Cardiff, London or Remote (UK)

Employment

Full-time

Workplace

Remote

About the role

Monzo is seeking a Director of Product Design to lead design across Payments, one of its fast-evolving business areas based in Cardiff, London, or remotely within the UK. The role involves partnering with senior leaders across Product and Engineering to shape strategy, drive execution, and grow a high-performing team of product designers. Candidates can expect a salary range of £140,000 to £165,000 plus equity and benefits, with visa sponsorship and relocation assistance available.

Key requirements

  • Set strategic direction and design vision aligned with Monzo goals and mission
  • Partner with leadership to define priorities, shape roadmaps, and turn strategy into execution
  • Build and nurture a high-performing design team, investing in growth and wellbeing
  • Maintain an exceptional quality bar across all design work through clear feedback and coaching
  • Create an environment where open feedback and craft are celebrated
  • Act as a champion for design, influencing product thinking and culture across Monzo
  • Lead design strategy across complex product areas to navigate ambiguity and deliver impact
  • Operate at multiple altitudes from long-term direction to high-quality execution
  • Build strong partnerships across Product, Engineering, Research, and Commercial to influence senior stakeholders
  • Scale design influence across an organization to shape product direction and ways of working

Who should apply

An experienced design leader who has successfully guided design strategy across complex product areas, built and scaled high-performing teams, and influenced senior stakeholders across multidisciplinary environments.

Key skills

Product DesignDesign StrategyDesign VisionLeadershipSystems ThinkingStakeholder ManagementCross-functional CollaborationMentorship

Application guidance

Candidates apply on the employer's official site.