Head of Design

About Us

Rho is the modern banking platform built for startups. Open accounts in minutes, issue cards, manage expenses, pay bills, and close the books – all in one connected platform backed by real human support.

At Rho, product design is central to driving our vision of transforming how businesses manage their financial operations. We are hiring a Head of Design to lead a best-in-class user experience and design function at Rho.

As our Head of Design, you will:

• Own product design vision, strategy, and execution.

• Orchestrate a cohesive design vision aligned with company objectives and user outcomes.

• Build a strong design culture rooted in creating a delightful, industry-leading product experience for Rho customers.

You will report directly to the product lead and be a crucial voice at the table, attracting strong design talent and ensuring Rho remains at the forefront of fintech innovation.

• Spearhead the strategic vision for product design at Rho, overseeing the full product design team.

• Set and maintain the bar for design craft, quality and excellence across platforms, teams, and initiatives.

• Foster a culture of design-led thinking, encouraging innovation while upholding scalability, consistency, and usability.

• Partner closely with executive leadership to align design efforts with long-term product strategy and business goals.

• Drive the evolution of Rho’s design systems to support cohesive cross-product experiences.

• Guide the team through complex design challenges involving technical and organizational constraints.

• Act as a thought leader, advocating for user-centered design and innovation at all levels of the company.

• Mentor and grow senior design talent, while developing a high-performing, collaborative team environment.

• Serve as the voice of design in cross-functional forums, influencing company-wide product direction.

• Support recruiting efforts, including sourcing, assessing, and onboarding design talent.

• 8+ years of experience in design, with at least 2 years in a senior leadership capacity. Fintech or adjacent industry experience is a plus. 

• Proven success leading multi-disciplinary product design teams in a high-growth tech environment.

• Visionary design expertise and strong aesthetic sensibilities paired with systems thinking and strategic execution.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate at the executive level.

• Experience scaling design systems and guiding cohesive UX across complex products or product lines.

• Deep understanding of how design contributes to product-market fit, retention, and user satisfaction.

• Track record of mentoring and leveling up senior design talent.

• Excellent communication and storytelling skills to advocate for design across the org.

• Experience leading through ambiguity while maintaining a clear north star for product quality and user outcomes.

• Strong alignment with Rho’s mission and an ambition to push the boundaries of B2B product experience.

Our people are our most valuable asset. The salary range for this role is $240,000-$360,000. Base salary may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to base pay, Rho offers equity, healthcare benefits, and paid time off. If you're ready to lead the charge in design innovation and make a substantial impact at Rho, we want to hear from you.

Diversity is a core value at Rho. We’re passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all those involved with our mission, including employees, contractors, candidates, customers and vendors. We believe every member of the Rho community enriches our ability to provide a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the market, identify problems, and drive solutions that align with our mission. We welcome all qualified applications and support each of our Rho’ers with ongoing professional growth opportunities.