Kraken

Senior Staff Product Designer

United States

$168,000 – $269,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Payments, Cryptocurrency, BlockchainIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $168K - $269K

Kraken is seeking a Senior Staff Product Designer to play a crucial role in shaping the future of Kraken in the payments space. This is an opportunity to lead the development of new Kraken products and to lead the design and delivery of our new payments app from concept to delivery. As a fully remote company, Krakenites are located in 70+ countries. The ideal candidate will be passionate about crypto and blockchain technology and committed to Kraken's mission of accelerating the global adoption of crypto.

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading 0→1 product design initiatives.
  • Experience with design and delivery of new products from concept to delivery.
  • Strong understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles.
  • Ability to balance business objectives, customer needs, insights, and technical constraints.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to track emerging customer trends and use insights to upgrade designs.
  • Experience with design reviews and providing/receiving feedback.

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.
  • 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.
  • Own your work, take full accountability for the quality of your designs, and track outcomes and results.
  • Track emerging customer trends and use insights to upgrade our designs and impact our overall design direction.
  • Lead design reviews, seeking and giving meaningful and supportive feedback.

Application Instructions

  • Familiarize yourself with the Kraken Culture page: [Kraken Culture Page - Link not provided]
  • Learn how to create a Kraken account here: [Kraken Account Creation Link - Link not provided]
  • Submit your application.

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.
  • Commitment: Industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support.
  • Team: A world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. Krakenites are in 70+ countries and speak over 50 languages.

Skills

Product Design
UX Design
UI Design
Design Leadership
Design Review
User Experience
User Interface
Design Language
Collaboration
Communication
Customer Trend Analysis
Design Feedback

Kraken

Cryptocurrency exchange for buying and trading

About Kraken

Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade various digital assets. It offers features that cater to both beginners and experienced traders, making it easy to navigate the cryptocurrency market. Users can execute trades with high liquidity, which means their transactions are completed quickly. The platform charges low transaction fees, sometimes as low as 0%, helping users keep more of their profits. Kraken also provides advanced charting tools to help investors track their investments effectively. Security is a major focus, with multiple protective measures in place to keep user assets safe. The platform supports 70 different asset pairs and is continuously expanding its offerings. Additionally, Kraken offers 24/7 global support to assist users with any questions or issues.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$108.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity plan
401k contribution plan
Vacation & Generous PTO
Paid Tranings

Risks

Increased competition from Binance and Coinbase could impact Kraken's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny in the EU may raise Kraken's compliance costs.
The volatility of cryptocurrency prices can affect Kraken's revenue from transaction fees.

Differentiation

Kraken offers both spot and futures trading for over 40 digital assets.
The platform provides advanced charting tools for professional traders and technical analysts.
Kraken's 24/7 global support ensures assistance for users at any time.

Upsides

Kraken's acquisition of Staked enhances its staking services for consumers and institutions.
Sponsorship deals with major soccer clubs boost Kraken's visibility and brand recognition.
The rise of crypto derivatives attracts advanced traders to Kraken's sophisticated tools.

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