Senior/Staff Product Designer

Building the Future of Crypto

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture values and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here .

As a fully remote company we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders institutions and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security crypto education and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro Desktop Wallet and Kraken Futures .

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

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The team

We are looking for a Senior Product Designer to play a crucial role in shaping the future of Kraken in the Crypto space. We need an IC to take ownership of complex design challenges and spearhead the design and delivery of our consumer focused trading apps from concept to delivery. Join us if you feel excited about contributing to our mission by creating intuitive and aesthetically excellent user experiences. We’re obsessed with our products and care about the smallest details. We have an open and trusting team culture where we share candid and honest feedback to achieve the best results.

The opportunity

• Raise the bar for the industry by creating visually rich forward-thinking designs that elevate Kraken’s brand and set new benchmarks for excellence.

• Shape and evolve Kraken’s visual language strengthening our design system and overall brand expression.

• Craft exceptional user experiences by collaborating closely with other designers product managers and engineers.

• Influence stakeholders to uphold the highest standards of design quality and user experience.

• Own your work fully taking accountability for design quality outcomes and measurable results.

• Stay ahead of emerging trends using customer insights to refine and advance our design direction.

• Contribute actively to design reviews both seeking and offering constructive supportive feedback that helps raise team-wide standards.

Skills you should HODL

• 5+ years of proven experience delivering end-to-end product design with a portfolio showcasing high-quality mobile app work.

• Strong UX and visual design skills with the ability to take on challenging problems and deliver thoughtful user-centered solutions.

• Advanced knowledge of prototyping tools and techniques with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively.

• Comfortable taking ownership of high impact features or projects while collaborating closely with peers and cross-functional partners.

• Open-minded and collaborative with an eagerness to learn from feedback and iterate on designs.

• Data-informed approach to design decisions balancing user insights business needs and technical feasibility.

• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities and align with stakeholders.

• Strong familiarity with human-centered design principles and research methods and a willingness to apply them to improve outcomes.

• Ability to present and defend design decisions confidently to both peers and non-design audiences.

• Experience in designing trading products is a strong plus.

• Knowledge of Bitcoin cryptocurrency is a plus but not required.

This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

Please note applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age date of birth or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents backgrounds contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities knowledge and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

As an equal opportunity employer we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race ethnicity age gender identity citizenship religion sexual orientation disability pregnancy veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.

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