Senior Designer, Web

Job Title: Senior Designer, Web

Location: Remote (United States, Canada)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview:

Join Kraken as a Senior Web Designer and be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to creating cutting-edge, high-performance web experiences. As a key member of the design team, you’ll contribute to both the creative and technical aspects of web design, ensuring delightful and intuitive user experiences. This role will involve working closely with designers, engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to create web interfaces that support Kraken's mission of accelerating global adoption of cryptocurrency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Web Design Creation: Spearhead the design and creation of impactful web experiences and marketing pages aimed at driving customer engagement and conversions.
• Collaborative Design: Work with a multidisciplinary team (designers, researchers, product managers, engineers) to craft seamless, high-quality experiences.
• Balance Business & Customer Needs: Combine business objectives, user needs, insights, and technical constraints to deliver data-informed and customer-centric designs.
• Iterative Design Process: Take concepts from research through exploration, prototyping, and production, iterating on designs to ensure they meet user needs and business goals.
• Feedback and Design Reviews: Actively participate in design reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to continuously refine and improve designs.
• Design System Contribution: Help define and expand existing design systems to ensure consistency across all products and platforms.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use data to inform design decisions and contribute to brand strategy, sharing insights with executives to drive product growth.

Skills You Should HODL:

• Portfolio of Excellence: A portfolio that highlights your commitment to design quality, standards, and optimization, demonstrating a strong understanding of UI/UX for consumer-facing websites.
• Technical Insight: Deep understanding of design integration with code, including familiarity with HTML & CSS. Experience with React and JSON is a bonus.
• UI/UX Expertise: Proficiency in creating user-centered designs that are aligned with marketing goals, coupled with a strong grasp of UI/UX principles.
• Information Architecture: Ability to structure and organize web content intuitively, creating seamless navigation and positive user experiences.
• Adherence to Standards: Thorough understanding of W3C standards, ensuring your designs adhere to industry guidelines, accessibility standards, and cross-browser compatibility best practices.
• Collaboration and Flexibility: Strong collaborative spirit and an open-minded approach to teamwork in a dynamic and evolving design environment.
• Successful Collaboration History: Proven track record of successful partnerships with teams across the organization, with colleagues who would eagerly work with you again.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation: Target annual salary range of $127K – $203K, with additional compensation elements such as bonuses, equity, wellness allowance, and more.
• Remote Work Flexibility: Fully remote position, giving you the freedom to work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) plan for U.S. employees.
• Mission-Driven Organization: Be a part of a company that’s at the forefront of the cryptocurrency revolution and committed to creating financial freedom and inclusion for all.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, career advancement, and to collaborate with world-class professionals in the crypto industry.

Why Kraken?

At Kraken, we are a mission-driven organization dedicated to building the future of crypto. Our values are rooted in crypto principles, and our team is united by a shared passion to innovate and unlock the potential of blockchain technology. As a fully remote company with Krakenites from 70+ countries, we foster an inclusive and dynamic environment where collaboration, growth, and development are encouraged.

If you are ready to push the boundaries of web design and join an innovative, mission-focused company, we encourage you to apply!

Equal Opportunity Employment: Kraken is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. We celebrate diverse talents, backgrounds, and unique perspectives to drive innovation and success.