Senior Product Designer at Ellipsis Labs

New York, New York, United States

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$170,000 – $225,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Decentralized Finance, Cryptocurrency, BlockchainIndustries

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience designing trading products, with a portfolio that demonstrates elegant solutions to complex interaction and data challenges
  • Strong attention to detail across both visual and interaction design
  • Ability to work closely with engineers and understand implementation constraints
  • High ownership mentality and a desire to make fast, informed product decisions
  • Passion for decentralized finance and building in the open
  • Preferred
  • Familiarity with crypto/Web3 design patterns and user behaviors
  • Exposure to Solana or similar blockchain ecosystems

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end user experience for our products, from ideation and wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes and developer handoff
  • Collaborate closely with engineers, founders, and users to shape product direction and interaction models
  • Translate complex trading mechanics and data into intuitive, performant user interfaces
  • Establish and maintain design standards and consistency across Phoenix and future products
  • Incorporate feedback, user research, and usage data to inform continuous iteration
  • Own the company and product brand

Skills

Product Design
Wireframing
Prototyping
UI Design
Interaction Design
Visual Design
Developer Handoff
Design Systems
User Research
DeFi
Crypto Trading
Web3 Design
Solana

Ellipsis Labs

Decentralized finance solutions on Solana

About Ellipsis Labs

Ellipsis Labs creates products for the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, focusing on advanced financial solutions using blockchain technology. Their main product, the Phoenix protocol, operates as a leading orderbook spot exchange on the Solana blockchain, allowing users to trade assets efficiently. Unlike many competitors, Ellipsis Labs emphasizes sustainability and has a strong in-person team culture, which supports their long-term vision. The company's goal is to provide a reliable platform for trading and financial services while generating revenue through transaction fees.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$43.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
1-10Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Lunch and dinner provided at the office
Optional, company-paid travel to events and conferences
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Increased competition from Solana-based DEXs could erode Phoenix's market share.
Solana's network volatility poses reliability risks for the Phoenix protocol.
Regulatory scrutiny on DeFi platforms could lead to compliance challenges.

Differentiation

Phoenix is a fully on-chain, non-custodial order book on Solana.
Ellipsis Labs focuses on sustainable, long-term solutions in decentralized finance.
The company has a strong, mission-driven team culture in New York.

Upsides

Ellipsis Labs raised $21M to enhance its DeFi tech stack and Phoenix.
Integration of AI can improve trading strategies and risk management on Phoenix.
Cross-chain interoperability can expand Phoenix's user base beyond Solana.

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