Job Overview
Location
Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Product Designer
Date Posted
February 12, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Join Kraken, a leading force in the cryptocurrency industry, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital finance as a Staff Product Designer for Kraken Pro. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your deep expertise in product design to create intuitive, powerful, and visually stunning experiences for a global user base of crypto enthusiasts, from seasoned traders to newcomers.
- • As a Staff Product Designer, you will be instrumental in understanding and balancing complex business objectives, the evolving needs of our clients, critical user insights, and the inherent technical constraints of building cutting-edge financial products. Your primary focus will be on identifying pain points, uncovering gaps in our current offerings, and proactively driving innovative improvements that elevate the Kraken Pro platform.
- • You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, Engineers, Support specialists, and other key stakeholders. This collaborative environment will see you taking designs from the initial stages of exploration and rapid prototyping through to final production, ensuring a seamless and high-quality user experience.
- • A core aspect of this role involves harnessing the power of data to inform and support your design strategy and decisions. You will be expected to dive into user analytics, A/B testing results, and user research findings to validate hypotheses and iterate on designs, ensuring that every decision is grounded in evidence.
- • Staying ahead of the curve is crucial. You will be responsible for continuously monitoring developments among competitors, as well as tracking emerging trends within the broader DeFi (Decentralized Finance), TradFi (Traditional Finance), and the global design communities. This proactive research will ensure Kraken remains at the forefront of innovation.
- • The Kraken Pro platform is designed for experienced traders, institutions, and individuals new to the crypto space. Your work will directly impact the usability and effectiveness of tools that facilitate complex trading operations, portfolio management, and secure asset handling. You'll be challenged to design for a diverse audience with varying levels of technical proficiency and financial literacy.
- • You will own significant features and projects, demonstrating a high degree of autonomy and initiative. While you won't be micro-managed, you will be an integral part of a supportive team, participating in regular design critiques and reviews. These sessions are vital for giving and receiving constructive feedback, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- • We operate at a fast pace, emphasizing rapid iteration and consistent progress. Your ability to thrive in such an environment, coupled with a meticulous attention to detail and the capacity to articulate the rationale behind every design decision, will be key to your success.
- • Visual excellence is paramount. We believe that our products should not only be functional but also aesthetically beautiful. You will contribute to ensuring that the Kraken Pro app not only meets but exceeds our clients' expectations in terms of look, feel, and overall user delight.
- • You will be a true believer in Kraken's mission: accelerating the global adoption of cryptocurrency and expanding financial freedom and inclusion for everyone. This conviction will fuel your passion and drive to build exceptional products.
- • This role demands a deep understanding of human-centered design principles and a robust toolkit of research methodologies. You will apply these to uncover unmet needs, validate design concepts, and ultimately enhance user outcomes across the platform.
- • Your ability to present and confidently defend your design decisions to a variety of audiences, from fellow designers to non-technical stakeholders, is essential. Clear, compelling communication is as important as the design itself.
- • You will be a key contributor to the evolution of Kraken Pro, influencing its strategic direction and ensuring it remains a best-in-class product in the rapidly changing crypto landscape.
- • This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within Kraken's global presence, contributing to a diverse and international team.
🎯 Requirements
- • 7+ years of proven experience delivering end-to-end product design, with a portfolio showcasing high-quality mobile app work.
- • Strong UX and visual design skills, with a demonstrated ability to tackle complex problems and deliver thoughtful, user-centered solutions.
- • Advanced skills in prototyping and validating concepts, with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively.
- • Comfortable taking ownership of high-impact features or projects while collaborating closely with peers and cross-functional partners.
- • Data-informed approach to design decisions, balancing user insights, business needs, and technical feasibility.
- • Strong familiarity with human-centered design principles and research methods.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Fully remote work environment with global flexibility.
- • Opportunity to work on a mission-critical product in the rapidly growing cryptocurrency industry.
- • Collaborative and supportive team environment with regular design crits and feedback sessions.
- • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- • Chance to contribute to accelerating crypto adoption and expanding financial freedom.
Skills & Technologies
Design
Senior
Remote
About Kraken
Kraken is a global cryptocurrency exchange established in 2011, offering spot and futures trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum and 200+ digital assets. Headquartered in San Francisco with entities worldwide, it serves retail and institutional clients, providing custody, staking, an NFT marketplace and OTC desk. The platform emphasizes security, regulatory compliance and educational resources.
