Product Design Manager

ABOUT TIDEAt Tide, we help SMEs save time and money in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions, from invoicing to accounting.

Tide is transforming the small business banking market and now supports over 2 million members globally across the UK, India, Germany and France.

Using advanced technology, all solutions are designed with SMEs in mind. With quick onboarding, low fees and innovative features, we thrive on making data driven decisions to serve our mission: to help SMEs save time and money so they can get back to doing what they love.

Tide facts:

Tide is available for UK, Indian, German and French SMEsOver 2 million members globally and rapidly growing

Over $300 million raised in funding3,000 Tideans globally

Recognised with Great Place to Work certification three years in a row, and among India’s Top 50 Best Workplaces in Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance in 2026

We have offices in Central London, with a member support and technology centre in Sofia, Bulgaria, technology centres in Serbia, Romania, Lithuania and Hyderabad and offices in Gurugram, New Delhi, Berlin, Paris and Luxembourg

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for a design leader to help shape the experience for key areas of the member experience as the Tide app continues to evolve across 55+ products. As a Product Design Manager, you will act as a true player/coach across 1-2 key product domains (groups of products). You will lead and mentor a team of 4 to 8 Product Designers integrated into individual products across the domains.

We are looking for an empowering people manager, who is passionate about the craft. You are ready to jump into the details and lead hands-on design for critical strategic initiatives, while balancing supporting your team & resourcing. You will also work closely with both your domain leaders and design managers in other domains, to help build cohesive experiences across Tide.

Flexible hybrid model with an expectation of visiting our London office 2–4 times a month.

WHAT YOY’LL DO:

Lead and Build the Team:
Coach, develop, and set actionable career goals for a team of 4 to 8 Product Designers. You will also actively manage resourcing, balance team workloads, and drive hiring to scale the design function.

Act as a Player/Coach:
Jump into the details and lead hands-on design work for specific, critical strategic initiatives, diving into Figma to deliver validated, high-impact member experiences.

Shape the Domain

Experience:

Partner closely with domain leads (PMs and Engineering) to define OKRs, prioritize roadmaps, and craft the overarching strategy and experience for your specific domains.

Ensure a Connected App

Experience:

Collaborate closely with design managers in other domains to align patterns, share insights, and guarantee a seamless, connected journey across the entire app.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORProven Design Leadership:
Track record of managing or leading product designers in a fast-paced SaaS, fintech, or scale-up environment. You have demonstrable experience of hiring and developing designers, managing resourcing across your team, and balancing team support with strategic project delivery.

Player/Coach Mentality:
Strong portfolio showing both strategic product thinking and top-tier UI/UX execution.

Agile & Autonomous:
Highly comfortable navigating ambiguity and collaborating with cross-functional peers in an agile setup.

Ownership & influence:
Experience balancing user and business needs, working closely with senior stakeholders. You know how to manage trade-offs between in-depth work and quick wins or experiments. End-to-End Design Workflow & AI:
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