--- title: 'Product Design Manager at Tide' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/product-design-manager-tide-united-kingdom-skg0met5k43h' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-06' --- # Product Design Manager at Tide - **Company:** Tide - **Location:** United Kingdom - **Posted:** 2026-11-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/tide/jobs/8178946003 ## Job description ## ABOUT TIDE At 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 SMEs - Over 2 million members globally and rapidly growing - Over $300 million raised in funding - 3,000 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 YOU’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 FOR: - Proven 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: Deep experience working across the full, evolving design lifecycle—from research, concepts, prototyping, testing, and handover. You are also excited to pioneer the inclusion of AI in our processes, leveraging it from early design flows right through to pushing code changes. - Small business knowledge (desirable): You understand personally the challenge we’re trying to solve, in having experience of designing for small businesses or even better, having worked around small businesses yourself. ## WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN: Our location-specific employee benefits are designed to cater to the unique needs of Tideans: - Competitive Compensation –  Competitive salary and share options. - Time Off – Generous annual leave on top of bank holidays. - Parental Leave – Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support your family journey. - Sabbatical – Extended unpaid and paid leave options after completing milestone years with Tide. - Access to salary sacrifice benefits – like Nursery (could save up to 47% on fees!) and Cycle to Work discounts - Health Insurance – Comprehensive Private family insurance plan. - Life & Accident Cover – Comprehensive accidental and life insurance protection. - Mental Wellbeing – Access to therapy sessions, courses, meditations, and workshops. - Retirement Planning – Build your retirement fund faster with Tide’s pension scheme on eligible earnings. - Volunteering & Development Days – Paid days annually for volunteering or personal growth. - Learning & Development – Annual budget for books, courses, coaching, and more. - WOO (Work Outside the Office) – Work from abroad for up to 90 days annually. - Home Office Setup – Contribution towards setting up your home office - Laptop Ownership – Keep your old laptop and get a new one when it’s time for a replacement. - Snacks & Meals – Daily breakfast spread with all-day coffee, tea, and juices. ## #LI-NZ1 ## TIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE At Tide, we believe that we can only succeed if we let our differences enrich our culture. Our Tideans come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. We consider everyone irrespective of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or differently-abled status. We celebrate diversity in our workforce as a cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to a broad spectrum of ideas and backgrounds is what enables us to build products that resonate with our members’ diverse needs and lives. We are One Team and foster a transparent and inclusive environment, where everyone’s voice is heard. At Tide, we thrive on diversity, embracing various backgrounds and experiences. We welcome all individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Our inclusive culture is key to our success, helping us build products that meet our members' diverse needs. We are One Team, committed to transparency and ensuring everyone’s voice is heard. Disclaimer It has come to our attention that individuals or agencies are falsely claiming to represent Tide and are reaching out to candidates regarding job opportunities. Please be aware that: - Tide does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. - All official Tide job opportunities are listed exclusively on our [Careers Page](https://www.tide.co/careers/) and applications should be submitted through this channel. - Communication from Tide will only come from an official @tide.co email address. - Tide does not work with agencies or recruiters without prior formal engagement, and we do not authorize third parties to make job offers on our behalf. If you are contacted by anyone misrepresenting Tide or requesting payment, please treat it as fraudulent and report it to us immediately at talent@tide.co Your safety and trust are important to us, and we are committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process. Tide leverages AI to enhance our hiring experience. You can read more about how we use AI in our recruitment process in our [AI Policy](https://assets.ctfassets.net/3h69mkdgxn20/5MFtWSdG8YLKq3jZkK52NY/3f18633073e6cdbd03bba4b9791c64f4/Using_AI_throughout_the_Hiring_Process.pdf). Your personal data will be processed by Tide for recruitment purposes and in accordance with [Tide's Recruitment Privacy Notice](https://assets.ctfassets.net/3h69mkdgxn20/30JAUcDJMlaCwUKt4zoW0j/dd541981a67b6838d6e54537704bc8aa/Tide_Recruitment_Privacy_Notice_Job_Post_Version.pdf). ## About Tide ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Tide is a business financial platform that provides bank accounts, loans, and a suite of tools to help small and medium businesses save time and money. - **Entity Type**: Private (backed by venture capital and a UK government grant) - **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom (with offices in Sofia, Bulgaria; Hyderabad, India; Delhi, India; Berlin, Germany; and Luxembourg) - **Founded**: 2017 - **Founders**: Not publicly listed as individual founders; the company was launched by a team. CEO is Dr. Oliver Prill (joined in 2018). ## Core Business - Primary industry: Fintech / Business Banking - Target customers: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), freelancers, and entrepreneurs (B2B) - Mission: “To save small businesses time and money, so they can get back to doing what they love.” ## Products & Services - **Business Bank Accounts**: Integrated current accounts with fast account opening and no monthly fees for many plans. - **Business Loans & Credit**: Access to lending products (including asset finance and loans against securities) tailored for SMEs. - **Expense Management**: Tools to track, categorise, and control business spending. - **Invoicing & Accounting**: Built-in invoicing and integration with popular accounting software. - **Admin Services**: Additional support for business administration, compliance, and tax. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company). - **Key Metric**: Over 2 million small business members worldwide; serves more than 10% of UK SMEs (as of 2023). In India, it has onboarded over 500,000 small businesses since launching there in December 2022. [tide.co/about/](https://www.tide.co/about/) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not listed in search results, but the company received a grant backed by the UK government. [tide.co/about/](https://www.tide.co/about/) - **Growth Signals**: Rapid headcount growth (now over 2,000 employees); expansion into India and Europe; first fintech to achieve 100% carbon emissions removal. [tide.co/about/](https://www.tide.co/about/) ## Competitive Advantages - **All-in-one platform**: Combines banking, lending, expense management, and accounting in a single interface tailored for SMEs. - **Member-first approach**: Deep focus on solving real pain points for small business owners, with a community of over 2 million members. - **Data-driven decision making**: Uses data and metrics to continuously improve products and member experience. [tide.co/careers/](https://www.tide.co/careers/) - **Carbon neutrality**: First fintech to remove 100% of its carbon emissions, appealing to environmentally conscious members and employees. ## Strategic Focus - **International expansion**: Deepening presence in India and exploring new European markets (offices in Berlin and Luxembourg). - **Inclusion**: Committed to onboarding 200,000 female-led businesses by the end of 2027, building on 100,000 already onboarded in 2023. [tide.co/about/](https://www.tide.co/about/) - **Product innovation**: Building proprietary technology for smarter financial tools, especially in the India market with local partnerships. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values include “One Team” (collaboration), “Data Driven” (metrics-focused), and “Member First” (customer obsession). Tide emphasises ownership, impact, and collective growth. [tide.co/careers/](https://www.tide.co/careers/) - **Work model**: Flexible workplace combining remote independence with in-person office time. Offices serve as innovation hubs. [tide.co/careers/](https://www.tide.co/careers/) - **Benefits (India example)**: Annual learning budget of ₹40,000; life cover (2x salary or ₹10L); mental wellbeing support (24/7 EAP, CBT); 15 privilege leave days plus casual/sick leave; paid volunteering leave (3 days/year); self and family medical insurance; OPD benefits; recognition budget for managers. [tide.co/en-IN/careers/india/](https://www.tide.co/en-IN/careers/india/) - **Engineering culture**: “Own your impact” – engineers are encouraged to solve problems proactively. Roles include Engineering Managers, Directors of Engineering, and specialists in threat detection, machine learning, and Python. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/tide](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/tide) - **Global team**: Over 2,000 Tideans across the UK, Bulgaria, India, Germany, and Luxembourg, offering a diverse and international work environment. ## Sources 1. [tide.co/careers/](https://www.tide.co/careers/) 2. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/tide](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/tide) 3. [tide.co/about/](https://www.tide.co/about/) 4. [tide.co/en-IN/careers/india/](https://www.tide.co/en-IN/careers/india/) 5. 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