Head of Design
JerryFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should have over 10 years of product design experience, with at least 3 years leading design teams in fast-growing B2C tech or fintech companies. Proven experience collaborating with executives to shape product strategy is essential. Experience implementing design systems, frameworks, and DesignOps practices for efficient, high-quality delivery is required. A deep customer focus, balancing customer insights with product strategy for high-impact decisions, is necessary. The role also requires strong mentorship and coaching abilities to inspire, develop, and guide a team by setting clear expectations and maintaining high standards. Cross-functional collaboration skills are also needed.
The Director of Design will define and drive Shakepay's long-term design strategy, aligning it with business objectives and customer needs. They will elevate design as a strategic function by collaborating with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and executive leadership to guide product development. This role involves cultivating a high-performing design team by fostering creativity, collaboration, and excellence to deliver outstanding experiences. Responsibilities include championing customer-centricity at scale through user research and insights analysis, integrating data-driven decisions into product development, and evolving design systems, frameworks, and processes for efficient and consistent design growth across products. The Director will also ensure design quality by setting high standards for UI, UX, and product storytelling to build trust in Shakepay.
Digital currency platform for Canadians
Shakepay is a digital currency platform based in Canada that enables users to buy, sell, and manage Bitcoin and Ethereum quickly. The platform features a mobile app and web interface designed for easy cryptocurrency transactions, catering to both beginners and experienced users. Shakepay generates revenue through transaction fees and spreads on buy/sell orders. A standout feature is the 'Shakepay Card,' a prepaid Visa card that allows users to spend their cryptocurrency instantly, converting it to Canadian dollars at the time of purchase. The company prioritizes security and gives users control over their digital assets, with all transactions being final and irreversible. Shakepay exclusively serves Canadian residents and complies with local regulations.