Overview
We’re currently seeking a Product Design Director to lead the Enterprise Risk Management and Operations Risk Management portfolio, part of the Risk and Audit Design team within Capital One’s Experience Design organization. The ERM & ORM portfolio focuses on governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) systems and risk assessments modernization, with cross-functional collaboration across Capital One’s Risk business partners, product owners, managers, and engineering partners.
The Experience Design team at Capital One is focused on enriching customers’ digital and physical experiences and creating meaningful product experiences that build the brand with humanity, drive business advantage, and foster innovation. We value collaboration, authenticity and healthy critique, and strive for a culture of belonging.
Responsibilities
- Lead a cross-disciplinary design team of eight to 10+ designers, collaborating closely with research, Product, and Tech leadership.
- Define and drive design strategy that informs the organization’s higher-level vision and aligns with business objectives.
- Provide people leadership : build and lead agile, professional design teams; mentor and integrate design with business partners from inception to delivery.
- Drive a strategic vision that extends beyond current work and sustains effective cross-functional partnerships for the future of design at Capital One.
- Own and facilitate product design excellence across interaction, visual, and service design; oversee tools, platforms, design systems, and artifacts such as vision stories, journey maps, blueprints, high-fidelity designs, and prototypes.
- Champion human-centered design by balancing customer and partner voices to exceed baseline needs and expectations.
- Apply business acumen to shape how design engages with products, processes, customers, competitors, and industry trends.
- Foster collaboration across teams, portfolios, platforms, and lines of business to accelerate delivery and elevate design value.
- Communicate design work effectively to senior stakeholders, integrating design frameworks, data, and research insights.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications :
At least 8 years of experience in a product design role.At least 3 years of experience leading design teams.Preferred Qualifications :
10+ years of experience in product design.5+ years of experience leading design teams.Experience across product design, service design, design strategy and content design.Experience leading product design teams across UX / UI, strategy, content and research from strategy through delivery to market.Experience partnering with product managers, engineers, marketing and analytics leaders to shape strategy, OKRs, roadmaps and operating models.Experience working with a design system.Proficiency with web and mobile technologies and platforms; ability to navigate constraints to inform decisions.Expertise with design and prototyping tools such as Figma.Experience managing an interdisciplinary design team.Proficiency in business case development, grounding decisions in business value.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal abilities for relationship-building across complex organizations.Strong people management and development skills.Other Information
Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position at this time.
Salary and Location
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below by location. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated. Salaries reflect the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of posting and may vary by location.
McLean, VA : $226,000 - $257,900 for Director, DesignNew York, NY : $246,500 - $281,300 for Director, DesignRichmond, VA : $205,400 - $234,400 for Director, DesignCandidates hired in other locations will be paid according to the applicable location’s pay range. This role may be eligible for incentives (cash bonuses and / or long-term incentives) as per plan details.
Benefits and How to Apply
Capital One offers a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package. Eligibility varies by status and role. For accommodations during the application process, please contact Capital One Recruiting at or For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, email Capital One is an equal opportunity employer and participates in drug-free workplace initiatives.
Additional Notes
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days. Capital One is made up of several entities; postings may refer to different entities by location as applicable.
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