Design Director

About Srs Acquiom

SRS Acquiom has built its reputation on shaking up the financial services technology world by redefining how complex M&A and loan agency transactions get done. Since 2007, we’ve been the partner deal makers rely on for speed, precision, and less friction
-supporting over 10,000 deals worth more than $1.7 trillion along the way.

Our solutions start with human expertise and are powered by technology: virtual data rooms, document solicitation, escrow and payment administration, shareholder representation, and independent loan‑agency services like administrative and collateral agent support. Each service works seamlessly on its own, but when brought together by our expert team, they form an end‑to‑end system that helps even the most complex deals cross the finish line.

We’re equally committed to building careers as we are to building solutions. At SRS Acquiom, internal mobility isn’t just a buzzword, it’s part of how we grow. We invest in our people, creating opportunities to learn, stretch, and step into new roles as the business evolves.

If you’re looking for a company with entrepreneurial energy, a proven record of growth and innovation, and a culture that supports your next career move, we’d love to talk.

A few benefits our employees enjoy

• Day‑one coverage: medical, dental, and vision plans so you’re protected from the start
• A 401(k) with a 4% company match to keep your future on track Discretionary time off - take the time you need, when you need it
• Employer‑paid life insurance, with the option to add extra coverage for peace of mind
• Employee Assistance Programs for confidential support when life gets complicated
• Discounted pet insurance (because furry family members count, too)
• A fitness credit to back your health and wellness goals
• Pre‑tax plans for dependent care, transportation, and flexible spending

The Design Director is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and elevating the design function across our organization. This role combines visionary thinking with hands‑on craft and leadership, driving innovation and ensuring a cohesive, high-quality user experience throughout our product suite. The Design Director leads a team of talented designers, providing mentorship and fostering career growth, while also setting the standard for design excellence and consistency.

This role will also be an individual contributor, designing experience for our Platform and Innovation.

As the owner of our design system and user research processes, the Design Director collaborates closely with product, engineering, and stakeholder teams to align priorities, optimize workflows, and maintain brand integrity. This role is pivotal in developing cross‑app personas, advancing our platform vision, and ensuring that design decisions are informed by user insights and industry trends. The Design Director is empowered to make final decisions on design direction, streamline processes, and enable rapid and effective execution.

With a focus on client experience, continuous improvement, and strategic planning, the Design Director ensures that our design practice not only meets but exceeds business objectives, delivering intuitive and impactful experiences for our users. This is our first hire for design leadership at SRS Acquiom, so we are looking for an experienced Design Director to join our Product team. The ideal candidate has broad experience in design, leadership, and management.

This is a hybrid position based in Denver, CO.

The salary range for this position is between $195k and $210k, depending on experience level.

• Manage, lead, coach, and mentor the design team, fostering career growth and providing design‑specific guidance.
• Lead by example and through empathetic coaching, setting the pace on deadlines, deliverables, and group participation.
• Own the standard of user experience and satisfaction across all applications, ensuring consistency and usability while enabling product managers to focus on value creation.
• Monitor Design industry developments and emerging technologies, shaping our design strategy to implement best practices and…