Senior Product Designer - Onchain Options Trading
Kraken · Spain
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Spain
Job highlights
- Lead new onchain product concepts from inception to launch.
- Set industry standards with innovative, visually rich designs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for exceptional UX.
- Balance business goals, user needs, and technical constraints.
- Drive design direction through customer trend analysis.
About the role
About Kraken
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’re Kraken’s onchain strike team — an elite unit operating inside the company. We move with speed and precision to take products from 0→1, collapsing the gap between CEX and DeFi. Our team comes from top CEXs, DeFi protocols, and trading firms, and we’re looking for a superstar to join us in building the next generation of onchain products.
The opportunity
- Lead the delivery of completely new product concepts for the Onchain space.
- Set the industry benchmarks with visually rich and innovative designs, enhancing Kraken's brand recognition and setting a new standard for our business.
- Use influence to push stakeholders to maintain the highest of standards.
- Create exceptional quality user experiences working closely with other designers, researchers, product managers, content writers, and engineers.
- Develop the visual concept for Kraken’s Onchain products
- 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.
Skills You Should HODL
- Expert in solving tough UX challenges, crafting intuitive user experiences, and rapidly prototyping to test and validate ideas.
- Uses research-backed methods and analytics to inform design decisions; open-minded, egoless, and deeply collaborative.
- Inspires teams by mentoring others, setting a high design bar, and fostering a culture of excellence within the org.
- Organized, articulate, and proactive.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate design intent and strategic rationale.
- Knowledge of Ethereum and decentralized workflows
- Knowledge of financial platforms such as trading platforms, perps, derivatives, pro trading terminals
- Proven experience leading 0→1 product design initiatives across mobile and web, with a track record of shipping high-quality, complex products in the Onchain or crypto space.
Nice to haves
Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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!
We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments are designed to evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Assessment results are considered alongside other relevant information, such as experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.
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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Key skills/competency
- Senior Product Designer
- Onchain Options Trading
- UX Challenges
- Prototyping
- Research-backed Design
- Ethereum
- Decentralized Workflows
- Financial Platforms
- 0→1 Product Design
- Crypto
Skills & topics
- Product Designer
- UX Design
- UI Design
- Crypto
- Blockchain
- DeFi
- Ethereum
- Trading Platforms
- Onchain
- Product Development
- Remote
- Senior Level
How to get hired
- Research Kraken's Culture: Study their mission, values, and crypto ethos on their Culture page and app.
- Tailor Your Resume: Highlight your experience in leading 0→1 product design, especially in crypto or onchain projects.
- Showcase Your Skills: Emphasize expertise in UX challenges, prototyping, Ethereum, and financial platforms.
- Prepare for Assessments: Be ready for potential job-related skills or work-style assessments.
- Apply with Confidence: Don't hesitate to apply even if you don't meet every listed requirement if you're passionate about crypto.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kraken's mission for crypto adoption?
- Kraken's mission is to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, empowering everyone to achieve financial freedom and inclusion. This Senior Product Designer role is key to building products that support this mission.
- What does '0→1' product design mean at Kraken?
- '0→1' signifies building entirely new product concepts from scratch. As a Senior Product Designer, you'll lead these initiatives, taking innovative ideas and turning them into fully realized products for the onchain space.
- Is Kraken a remote-first company?
- Yes, Kraken is a fully remote company with employees in over 70 countries. This Senior Product Designer position is remote, offering flexibility and a global work environment.
- What is the 'onchain strike team' at Kraken?
- The onchain strike team is an elite, fast-moving unit within Kraken focused on developing new onchain products. They aim to bridge the gap between centralized exchanges (CEX) and decentralized finance (DeFi).
- What are the core technical skills for a Senior Product Designer at Kraken?
- Key technical skills include expertise in solving UX challenges, rapid prototyping, using research and analytics for design decisions, knowledge of Ethereum and decentralized workflows, and familiarity with financial platforms like trading platforms and derivatives.
- Can I apply for the Senior Product Designer role if I don't meet all requirements?
- Absolutely. Kraken encourages applications from passionate and knowledgeable individuals about crypto, even if they don't meet every listed requirement. They hire based on merit and potential.
- What kind of financial platforms should I know about for this role?
- For this Senior Product Designer role, knowledge of financial platforms such as trading platforms, perps, derivatives, and pro trading terminals is beneficial. Familiarity with these will help in designing for sophisticated users.
- How does Kraken ensure a fair hiring process?
- Kraken hires strictly based on merit and may use job-related skills or work-style assessments. They also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories and do not discriminate based on protected characteristics.