Act as a thought partner on product design by contributing to product strategy and user experience direction
Apply best-in-class UI/UX design principles to create high-quality Figma designs, prototypes, and user flows that engineering can implement with clarity
Work closely with the product lead and engineering to ensure design intent is preserved from concept through production
Partner with the exec team to help conceive and evolve a cohesive brand and visual identity across product, web, documentation, and external communications
Conduct user research, usability testing, and feedback synthesis to iterate designs based on qualitative and quantitative insights
Contribute to product planning and roadmap discussions from a design perspective
Operate comfortably in a high-ambiguity environment, moving fast with imperfect information, and pivoting direction as new insights emerge

5+ years of experience in product design, UX/UI, or related roles
A deep understanding of user-centered design principles, interaction design patterns, and accessibility
Opinionated taste paired with a practical mindset for shipping high-quality work under time constraints
Expert proficiency with Figma, including prototyping and responsive design
Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex concepts in simple designs
Low ego, high ownership mindset comfortable with early-stage startup environments
Experience designing for a crypto native audience
Experience leading the brand creation/re-definition process in an organization
Experience collaborating closely with product and engineering leadership in early-stage or zero-to-one environments
A love for marrying deeply technical concepts with delightful user experiences

Design Lead

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