Director of Product Design
This is a high-stakes leadership role for a designer who isn't afraid to get their hands dirty while building a department. Coast is tackling the massive B2B fleet payments space, and this role is the first dedicated design director position in the company. It offers a rare blend of tactical design work and long-term organizational strategy.
Coast
New York, New York, United States · Posted 17 April 2026
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Overview
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About Coast
Coast is a mid-sized employer working in fintech / mobility, based in New York, New York, United States.
Fintech / Mobility
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New York, New York, United States
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Key Responsibilities
- Define the overarching design vision and quality bar for all Coast products
- Manage and mentor a current team of two IC designers with plans for expansion
- Serve as the primary product designer for a specific product team
- Collaborate with the SVP of Product to integrate design into the broader business strategy
- Establish foundational design processes, including potential UX research and writing functions
Essential
- Willingness to work in-person at the New York City office at least 3.5 days per week
- Proven experience in a 'player-coach' capacity, balancing management with hands-on design
- Ability to set and maintain high standards for user experience across a diverse product portfolio
- Experience partnering with Product and Engineering leadership to influence company strategy
Preferred
- Experience in the fintech or mobility sectors
- Previous experience scaling a design team from a small group to a mature department
- Background in building or overseeing design systems and UX research functions
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Benefits & perks
- Opportunity to lead and grow a design organization from its early stages
- High-impact role reporting directly to the SVP of Product
- Work in a well-funded startup environment ($165M raised)
- Collaborative NYC-based office culture
- Direct access to experienced founders and top-tier fintech investors
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