DeFi Product Designer

Jobot; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus

Great Benefits

Growth Opportunity

Great Culture

PTO

401K

Job summary

An innovative venture-backed startup is seeking a talented Product Designer to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be the first product design hire, shaping intuitive and high-performance user experiences for a diverse customer base in the exciting world of cryptocurrency. Your designs will tackle complex challenges, from wallet applications to high-frequency trading environments, all while collaborating closely with engineers and product managers in a fast-paced, agile setting. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing company that values creativity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product design with a focus on fintech or crypto.
• Portfolio showcasing end-to-end design work from concept to launch.

Responsibilities

• Design user experiences for crypto-native brokerages and trading firms.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design feasibility.
• Conduct user research and iterate on designs for enhanced usability.

Skills

Product Design

User Experience Design

Prototyping

User Research

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Figma

Job description

Job details

Venture backed DeFi startup is hiring for a Product Designer!

Salary: $140,000 - $225,000 per year

A Bit About Us

Well-Funded, venture backed startup is looking for a Product Designer to join their growing team! This startup is partnered with big names in the crypto space and is a core contributor to a crypto liquidity aggregator and a mobile trading app used by over half of a million users. In this role you will be their first product design hire and play a large role in creating intuitive, high-performance experiences tailored to a diverse customer base. From wallet applications to low-latency trading environments, your designs will address complex challenges with simplicity and elegance. Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to shape industry-defining products in an agile, fast-paced environment.

Why join us?

Competitive base salary plus bonus, Great Benefits, Growth Opportunity, Great Culture, PTO, 401K, and much more!

Responsibilities

• Design user experiences for crypto-native brokerages and high-frequency trading firms, solving unique challenges for each audience.
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using tools like Figma.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure technical feasibility while preserving design intent.
• Build and maintain a cohesive design system to ensure product consistency.
• Conduct user research, gather feedback, and iterate on designs for enhanced usability.
• Define product requirements and align designs with strategic business goals.
• Establish and uphold design standards that set the tone for excellence in the company.
• Effectively communicate design concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years of experience in product design
• 0 to 1 experience, building and shipping technology products from design to delivery
• Proven success designing and delivering technology products for consumer and business audiences, preferably in fintech, crypto, or trading.
• Expertise in Figma and proficiency in prototyping tools for clear idea communication.
• Strong user-focused mindset with the ability to simplify complex systems into intuitive designs.
• Portfolio showcasing end-to-end design work, from concept to launch.
• Collaborative experience working with engineers and product teams to deliver impactful, feasible designs.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining design decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable navigating fast-paced, evolving environments.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.