Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.
The Robinhood Design team prides itself on crafting exceptional investing and trading experiences that empower everyday people to take control of their financial future. In this role you will support core product areas like equities, options, and retirement, partnering closely with product, engineering, and research peers to drive user-centered innovation. Our team fosters a culture of collaboration, craft, and experimentation—all in service of building intuitive, empowering financial tools.
As Director of Design, Brokerage, you’ll lead the full design function for one of Robinhood’s most critical business areas. You’ll guide both Product Designers and Content Designers across multiple teams, developing our design vision for trading, investing, and beyond. This role requires strategic clarity, design craft leadership, and a passion for building inclusive, world-class teams. You'll be a key partner to senior product and engineering leadership, influencing product strategy while ensuring every detail of our execution meets a high bar for clarity, usability, and delight.
This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA, New York, NY, or Bellevue, WA office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 4 days per week.
At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.
What you’ll do- Lead the Brokerage design organization, including both Product Designers and Content Designers across multiple high-impact product areas.
- Mentor and inspire a multidisciplinary team, supporting their growth in craft, leadership, and impact.
- Define and drive the holistic design strategy for Brokerage, aligning it with company-wide goals and the needs of our customers.
- Partner with senior cross-functional leaders in product, engineering, research, and operations to shape team priorities and execution plans.
- Champion user-centered thinking across the org, using research, data, and storytelling to advocate for customer needs.
- Build and evolve operational processes that enable high-quality, scalable execution.
- Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary design teams, at the Director level or equivalent.
- A portfolio that showcases high-impact product work across mobile and web platforms, grounded in user needs and strong design craft.
- Experience setting vision and direction in fast-moving, high-ambiguity environments.
- Strong communication, storytelling, and cross-functional partnership skills.
- Deep understanding of UX, visual design, and content design best practices.
- Demonstrated track record of building inclusive teams and coaching design leaders.
- Experience in regulated industries or high-stakes environments (like fintech or healthcare) is a plus.
- Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
- 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
- Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
- Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
- Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
- Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
- Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits
Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them:
- Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.
- Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.
- Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.
In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.
Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.
Base Pay Range:
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If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.
Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.
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What We Do
Robinhood was founded on a simple idea—that our financial markets should be accessible to all. In an industry where barriers have prevailed for too long, this hasn’t always been easy. We’re leveling the playing field by making trading more intuitive, more affordable, and more inclusive to ensure that everyone, regardless of wealth or industry knowledge, feels empowered to participate in the financial system.
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Why Work With Us
Robinhood looks to hire employees who embody a high-growth mindset, set ambitious goals, make decisions independently, and who show up as accountable. The work moves fast, and resilience is key. Maintaining grit, perseverance, and self-motivation are critical to an employee's success at Robinhood, but so is staying humble and sharing credit.
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