Senior Staff Product Designer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: (Not provided)

Kraken is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Product Designer to lead the development of new Kraken products, specifically in the payments space. This role involves spearheading the design and delivery of a new payments app from concept to completion. The ideal candidate is passionate about crypto, committed to Kraken's mission, and possesses a strong ability to create intuitive and aesthetically pleasing user experiences. The company values a collaborative, open, and trusting team culture.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading 0→1 product design initiatives across mobile and web platforms.
• Experience with design systems and UI/UX best practices.
• Strong understanding of user research methodologies.
• Ability to balance business objectives, customer needs, insights, and technical constraints.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for crypto and blockchain technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of completely new product concepts for the payments space.
• Set industry benchmarks with visually rich and innovative designs, enhancing Kraken's brand recognition.
• Use influence to push stakeholders to maintain the highest standards.
• Create exceptional quality user experiences working closely with designers, researchers, product managers, content writers, and engineers.
• Develop the visual concept for Kraken’s payments products and develop the design language.
• Balance business objectives, customer needs, insights and technical constraints to produce data-informed outcomes.
• Own your work, take full accountability for the quality of your designs and track outcomes and results.
• Track emerging customer trends, using insights to upgrade our designs and impact our overall design direction.
• Lead design reviews, both seeking and giving meaningful and supportive feedback.

Application Instructions

• Please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission: (Link not provided)
• Familiarize yourself with the Kraken app: (Link not provided)
• Create a Kraken account: (Link not provided)

Company Information

• Company: Kraken
• Mission: To accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.
• Products: Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
• Values: Crypto conviction, mission-focused, industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support.
• Team: Fully remote, with Krakenites in 70+ countries speaking over 50 languages.