Senior Visual Designer (Web)

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, 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, Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam.We’re a dynamic web design team focused on creating seamless, high-performing digital experiences that drive lead generation and brand engagement. We design and optimize web pages, campaign assets, and interactive content to ensure every user interaction reflects our brand's identity and supports conversion goals. By collaborating closely with marketing, product, and content teams, we bring high craft, strategic design solutions to life across all digital touchpoints. In this role, you’ll create visually compelling, on-brand web pages and interactive elements that enhance our digital presence. You’ll use your expertise in design, front-end development, and light animation to build responsive, engaging user experiences. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you’ll bring creative concepts to life, ensuring a cohesive and polished web experience that aligns with our brand vision.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement visually engaging, responsive web pages that enhance the user experience and reflect brand identity.
• Develop interactive elements and light animations to create a more dynamic, engaging site experience.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure seamless translation of designs into code, maintaining design fidelity.
• Work closely with marketing and product teams to align design solutions with project goals and brand standards.
• Maintain and expand the design system, contributing to a cohesive and scalable web design framework.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in web or digital design with a strong portfolio showcasing responsive and visually compelling work.
• Proficiency in Figma and basic Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color, and layout.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally.
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with design systems and component-based web design.
• Basic front-end skills (HTML, CSS, and light JavaScript) to support collaboration with developers.
• Experience with creating light animations or interactive elements (e.g., CSS animations, After Effects).
• Nice-to-have: building websites in Webflow

$166,800 - $250,800 a year

The target base salary for this position ranges from $166,800/year to $250,800/year in Zone 1. The target base salary will vary based on the job's location.

Our geographic zones are as follows:
Zone 1 - San Francisco / New York City / Seattle
Zone 2 - Los Angeles / Washington DC / Austin / Boston / Sacramento / San Diego
Zone 3 - Atlanta / Portland / Chicago / Philadelphia / Denver / Miami / Dallas / Raleigh
Zone 4 - All other US cities

The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes commission (if applicable), equity and benefits. The pay range shown on each job posting is the minimum and maximum target for new-hire salaries. Actual pay may be higher or lower depending on factors like skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice .