About the company
Kraken, the trusted and secure digital asset exchange, is on a mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Our 2,350+ Krakenites are a world-class team ranging from the crypto-curious to industry experts, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology. As a fully remote company, we already have Krakenites in 70+ countries (speaking 50+ languages). We're one of the most diverse organizations on the planet and this remains key to our values. We continue to lead the industry with new product advancements like Kraken NFT, on- and off-chain staking and instant bitcoin transfers via the Lightning Network.
Job Summary
The Opportunity
šBalance business objectives, customer needs, insights and technical constraints to produce data-informed outcomes šTake concepts from research, to exploration, to prototypes, to production šActively participate in design reviews both seeking and giving meaningful and supportive feedback šTake full accountability for your work and exercise consideration of every detail šContribute to the definition and expansion of new and existing design systems šProduce high quality, delightful experiences with designers, researchers, product managers, content specialists, and engineers
Skills You Should HODL
šYou are proud of your design solutions and have an up to date portfolio to showcase your work šExperience translating complex product requirements into elegant functional products šExceptional communication skills at all levels, from individual and team-level, up to directors šDemonstrated track record of impactful execution and high-quality design work across mobile and desktop platforms šMethods grounded in human-centered design and research; asking the right questions before assuming solutions or success šA desire to work on a growing and evolving design team, helping shape its culture and operations šEgoless, mindful, and open mindedA trail of happy people who would fight to work with you again
Nice to haves
šMethods grounded in human-centered design and research; asking the right questions before assuming solutions or success