Sr. Director, Design, Consumer - Remote

Overview

The Sr. Director, Head of Design, Consumer will lead the design strategy to enhance user experience in the crypto and investment space.

In Short

• Lead a team of designers to elevate user experience in crypto applications.
• Define and communicate the long-term UX strategy for consumer products.
• Bridge the gap between crypto and finance for diverse user needs.
• Transform execution quality across trading, payments, and investment experiences.
• Partner with product managers to refine problem definitions and solutions.
• Build scalable design processes for improved project execution.
• Encourage rapid experimentation and prototyping in design.
• Hire and coach designers to foster a culture of accountability.
• Collaborate closely with engineering to ensure design integrity.

Requirements

• Experience leading product design teams in high-growth environments.
• Domain expertise in crypto, trading, or fintech products.
• Strong design perspective influencing product strategy.
• Hands-on experience with design tools like Figma.
• Excellent product intuition and communication skills.
• Operational rigor to improve design processes.
• High judgment regarding project scope and quality.
• Passion for Kraken’s mission to enhance financial freedom.

Benefits

• Work in a fully remote environment with a diverse team.
• Opportunity to shape the future of crypto products.
• Engage in a mission-driven company culture.
• Collaborate with industry experts and pioneers.
• Contribute to innovative and impactful projects.