Sr. Director, Design Consumer - Remote

Overview

As a fully remote company, Kraken is looking for a Sr. Director, Head of Design, Consumer to raise the UX bar, define how people interact with crypto and investments, and build a design culture of consistent excellence.

In Short

• Drive hands-on leadership in design.
• Define and communicate the design vision for Consumer.
• Create experiences that work for both newcomers and sophisticated investors.
• Transform execution quality across various product experiences.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and engineers.
• Build scalable design processes for consistent delivery.
• Encourage faster experimentation and prototyping.
• Level up the design team through coaching and hiring.
• Ensure design intent is maintained through implementation.

Requirements

• Experience leading product design teams in high-growth environments.
• Domain expertise in crypto, trading, or fintech products.
• Strong point of view on design's influence on product strategy.
• Hands-on design experience with tools like Figma.
• Strong product intuition and collaboration skills.
• Operational rigor to improve design systems.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• High judgment regarding scope and quality.
• Passion for Kraken’s mission of financial freedom.

Benefits

• Work in a mission-focused company.
• Join a diverse team from over 70 countries.
• Contribute to the global adoption of crypto.
• Engage in a culture that values innovation and excellence.
• Opportunity to shape the future of financial products.