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Visual Web Designer - Brand

United States | Full-time

We bring ideas to life, serve as the voice of our users, and create a meaningful and unified Plaid experience.

We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products.  Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi,  and Betterment, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Salt Lake City, Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam. #LI-Remote

As part of the newly formed Plaid web design team, we have the exciting opportunity to bring a fresh perspective to the creation of a modern and visually appealing online presence for Plaid. We are a close-knit group of talented designers who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of web design. Together, we work hand-in-hand with the wider brand team, web engineers, and marketers to bring big, impactful projects to life. Our collaboration allows us to create a seamless user experience and tell compelling stories through design. We believe that design has the power to inspire and engage, and we take pride in our efforts to create designs that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional. We are proud to be part of a team that is constantly pushing the limits of what is possible and we can't wait to see what we can accomplish together.

As a Web Designer at Plaid, you will have the chance to showcase your creativity and design skills as you build a visually stunning and engaging marketing website. You will create interactive journeys and captivating stories in partnership with our marketing team that guide prospects from their initial introduction to Plaid through to connecting with sales. You will take the lead on redesigning the website, making it better, more modern, and user-friendly. Collaborating with engineers, you will also develop a scalable and flexible global component system for the site. Your eye for design, ability to balance project speed with attention to detail, strong communication skills, and successful track record of delivering top-notch web design projects make you a prime candidate for this role.

If creating visually compelling stories and engaging user experiences drives your passion as a Web Designer, we would love to hear from you.

What excites you

  • The opportunity to make a significant impact on websites through visual storytelling.
  • Brainstorming innovative methods to produce stunning designs that are also scalable.
  • Understanding the needs and perspectives of prospects and designing stories that cater to their experiences.

What excites us

  • 4+ years of experience with web design
  • You can express ideas to both technical and non-technical individuals (HTML + CSS familiarity but coding not required)
  • You are a specialist in website design and understand the nuances that contribute to a great interactive experience (especially in a CMS environment!)
  • You have experience proactively leading a project from start to finish

$118600 - 160400 a year

Target base salary for this role is between $118,600 - $160,400 per year. Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations@plaid.com.

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