Teya are hiring a
Principal Product Designer
Hello! We're Teya. Teya is a payment and software service provider, headquartered in London serving small, local businesses across Europe. Founded in 2019, we build easy to use, integrated tools that enable our members to accept payments and boost business performance.
At Teya we believe small, local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities. We’re here because we don’t believe there’s a level playing field that gives small businesses with a fighting chance against the giants of the high street. We’re here because we see banks and legacy service providers making things harder for them. We don’t think the best technology or the best service should be reserved for those with the biggest headquarters. We’re here to fight for a future where small, local businesses can thrive, and to commit the same dedication they offer all of us.
Become a part of our story.
We’re looking for exceptional talent to join our mission. We offer a chance to create impact in a high-energy and connected culture, while benefiting from continuous learning opportunities, a supportive community which is proud to serve our mission, and comprehensive benefits.
Your Team:
As a Principal Product Designer at Teya, you will be responsible for shaping and overseeing the design of our entire product ecosystem, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience across all touch points. You will play a critical role in defining the future of banking at Teya, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and design excellence. This role is perfect for someone who has had past management experience but is looking to return to an individual contributor (IC) role—someone who thrives on building but has managed teams in the past. While this role is hands-on, you will also help develop designers within the team, mentoring and guiding others to grow their design expertise.
On a regular day as a Principal Product Designer, you will:
- Lead End-to-End Design: Oversee and craft high-quality experiences across the entire product portfolio, including onboarding, payments, acquiring, localisation, content, and the help centre.
- Mentor and Guide: Support and train designers, helping them develop leadership skills and elevate their craft.
- Design System Governance: Maintain and evolve Teya’s design system to ensure consistency across all banking-related interfaces.
- Fintech Expertise: Apply deep financial services knowledge to solve complex user problems, particularly in sales management, settlements, acquiring, and merchant reconciliation.
- User Research: Conduct and interpret user research to inform and validate design decisions.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, engineers, and leadership to align design strategies with business goals.
Your Story:
Experience: You have at least 8+ years of experience in product design, with a history of managing teams in the past but are now seeking a hands-on, IC-focused role.
Fintech Experience: Deep expertise in financial services is a must, including sales management, settlements, acquiring, and merchant reconciliation.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Figma and familiarity with project management tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Crafting Excellence: A strong design portfolio showcasing high-quality, well-crafted experiences across multiple products.
People Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to mentor and elevate other designers.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to operate at both a high strategic level and a detailed execution level.
Collaboration: Experience working in agile, cross-functional teams with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders.
Teya is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or background can thrive and do their best work. We believe that a diverse team leads to better ideas, stronger outcomes, and a more supportive workplace for all.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process whether for interviews, assessments, or other parts of the application—we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring that every candidate has a fair and accessible experience with us.
