Senior Staff Product Designer - Platform
@ Coinbase

Hybrid
$265,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 2 days ago

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About Coinbase

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world by building the emerging onchain platform for a future global financial system. Joining this team means working with high caliber colleagues to solve complex design problems and leave a mark on the industry.

The Role

As a Senior Staff Product Designer - Platform, you will develop optimal user journeys to help customers understand and use cryptocurrency with ease. You will work closely with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to build simple, easy-to-use experiences that express the Coinbase brand and values.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute complex design initiatives spanning multiple product areas.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to shape product vision and strategy.
  • Define and optimize user journeys for critical customer tasks.
  • Create scalable design systems and components.
  • Conduct user research and translate insights into design solutions.
  • Mentor other designers and promote a culture of innovation.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of professional experience in product design for web and mobile.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in UX, visual design, and communication.
  • Expertise in systems thinking and design scalability.
  • Fluency in Figma, prototyping tools, and user research methods.
  • Ability to communicate and influence across Product, Engineering, and XFN teams.

Nice to Haves

  • Experience in FinTech or crypto.
  • Familiarity with cryptocurrency ecosystem and Coinbase products.
  • Platform experience.

Additional Information

This role is remote from the US or Canada with in-person team offsites held multiple times annually to foster collaboration and alignment. Compensation includes a target bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Key skills/competency

  • Product Design
  • User Experience
  • Visual Design
  • Systems Thinking
  • Figma
  • Prototyping
  • User Research
  • Collaboration
  • Strategic Impact
  • Innovation

How to Get Hired at Coinbase

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Coinbase's culture: Understand mission, values, and crypto focus.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight product design and crypto experience.
  • Showcase portfolio: Present measurable design impacts.
  • Prepare for interviews: Emphasize cross-functional collaboration skills.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Practice Figma design challenges.
Review prototyping tool functionalities.
Study scalable design systems.
Analyze crypto product interfaces.

Behavioral Questions

Describe collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Explain handling design feedback.
Relate conflict resolution experiences.
Illustrate leadership in challenging projects.

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