🔐 About Kraken
Kraken is a pioneering crypto exchange trusted by millions worldwide, offering products like Kraken Pro, Wallet, and Futures. We’re on a mission to accelerate crypto adoption and financial freedom, with a fully remote team spanning 70+ countries.
✨ The Role
As a Senior Staff Product Designer, you’ll redefine crypto payments by leading the design of Kraken’s new payments app from concept to launch. You’ll:
- Set industry benchmarks with innovative, user-centric payment experiences.
- Own 0→1 design initiatives across mobile and web.
- Elevate Kraken’s brand through visually stunning, intuitive interfaces.
This is a high-impact role for a design leader obsessed with crypto and financial UX.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end design for payment products, balancing business goals and user needs.
- Develop design systems that scale across Kraken’s ecosystem.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with PMs, engineers, and researchers.
- Track crypto/fintech trends to inform design strategy.
- Mentor teams and foster a culture of design excellence.
🔍 Who We’re Looking For
✅ Must-Have Skills:
- 7+ years in product design with a portfolio of shipped 0→1 products (payments/fintech/crypto).
- Mastery of UX/UI – from wireframes to high-fidelity prototypes.
- Data-driven mindset – uses research and analytics to guide decisions.
- Leadership DNA – inspires teams and mentors junior designers.
✅ Nice-to-Haves:
- Deep knowledge of Bitcoin, DeFi, or crypto trading platforms.
- Experience with cross-platform design (iOS, Android, Web).
🌟 Why Join Kraken?
- Shape the future of crypto payments for 10M+ users.
- Fully remote with flexible hours and generous PTO.
- Work alongside crypto pioneers in a mission-driven culture.
- Competitive compensation + benefits.
Interview Process
- Portfolio Review – Showcase 0→1 product case studies
- Design Challenge – Solve a crypto payments UX problem
- Team Interviews – Culture fit and technical deep dive
Stand Out By:
- Explaining how you’d simplify crypto onboarding for new users
- Sharing your take on Web3 payment trends (e.g., self-custody, cross-chain)
- Demonstrating crypto-native fluency in your portfolio
“We’re building the UX foundations for the next 100M crypto users.” – Kraken Design Team
