Senior Visual Designer: Trading UI & Brand Systems

Ellipsis Labs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A New York based tech startup is seeking a Senior Designer to define and elevate the visual language of their decentralized finance products. The role involves owning the visual system for the Phoenix trading exchange, creating clear data visualizations, and maintaining a design system in Figma. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience and a strong portfolio. Competitive salary: $170,000 – $225,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 2+ years designing visual systems for complex digital products.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating visual craft and system thinking.
• Fluency in Figma and handoff practices.
• Comfort collaborating with engineers; balancing quality and performance.
• High ownership and ability to move quickly.

Responsibilities

• Own the visual system for Phoenix and future products.
• Turn complex trading mechanics into clear visual hierarchies.
• Build and maintain a Figma library/design system.
• Drive visual polish on critical surfaces.
• Partner closely with engineers for visual fidelity.

Skills

Visual system design

Data visualization

Figma proficiency

Collaboration with engineers

Attention to detail

Job description

A New York based tech startup is seeking a Senior Designer to define and elevate the visual language of their decentralized finance products. The role involves owning the visual system for the Phoenix trading exchange, creating clear data visualizations, and maintaining a design system in Figma. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience and a strong portfolio. Competitive salary: $170,000 – $225,000 per year.