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Job type full-time
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About kraken
Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusionIn our first decade, kraken has risen to become one of the largest, most successful and respected crypto exchanges on the planet.
We are changing the way the world thinks about finance and our range of successful products are playing a critical role in the mainstream adoption of crypto assetsWe continue to trail-blaze into new territory with the introduction of kraken bank, providing a more seamless integration between crypto and the traditional financial systemThis makes us the first crypto company (ever) to be awarded a u.sState banking charter.
Our diverse group of 2,000+ krakenites are distributed all over the world as part of our `remote first` culture, united by a shared passion for delighting customers, upholding crypto values and achieving our meaningful missionWe attract people who push themselves to improve, are radically transparent and think differently in order to unlock their potential.
Crypto is a rapidly evolving industry and we’re just getting startedWe’re growing fast and you`re invited to join the revolution!
About the role
Kraken is expanding the design team with an emphasis on front-end and interaction! the company is comprised of experienced and motivated veterans of the technology, design, and finance industriesWe are building sophisticated crypto-trading products while having fun along the wayCome help us continue to define and lead this exciting industry.
We are looking for a creative and motivated self-starter with an eye for beautiful, clean user interfacesThe ideal candidate brings an attention for detail and can connect design workflows with product goals through implementation using modern web standardsYou consider the user experience first and support design decisions guided by best practices in technical implementation, web performance, and data from usability tests and site metrics.
You`ll be a key member of the design team, collaborating closely with the very best engineers, designers, business leadership, partners and customers in the industryYou will take a leading role refining key app features while applying best practices throughout the product.
(amazing perks, remote teams, stock incentives, flexible hours and open pto policy make kraken a great place to work.)
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, engineers and stakeholders to deliver high fidelity interactive front-end product experiences
Incorporate pattern-based solutions across platforms and products
Translate component style and interaction guidelines from design systems into reusable code examples
Define, create, and improve the tools and processes that accelerate workflows for other designers and developers
Help to define and shape a new and growing front-end team within the design org
Prototype and iterate designs to connect and optimize user flows with html / javascript / css
Demonstrate proficiency communicating throughout the design process from formulating high-level strategy to executing pixel-perfect mockups
Requirements
At least 4 years of web design and development experience
Strong portfolio of latest relevant work in high fidelity design and interaction
Understand gestalt design principles, ability to recognize design challenges, and formulate a variety of creative problem solving solutions
Sensitivity to composition, negative space, and typography
Proficient translating high fidelity design into html / javascript / css
Experience with component-based design tools such as sketch or figma
Creative idea generator with a problem solving mindset
Ability to receive constructive criticism to ultimately improve the end result
Willing to take initiative and ownership of tasks and deliverables
Understanding of bitcoin and the cryptocurrency movement
Proficiency designing for finance, charting, trading, or data dense applications
Desire to make the best trading platform in the world
Location tagging: #eu #us
We’re powered by people from around the world with their own unique backgrounds and experiencesWe value all krakenites and their talents, contributions, and perspectives.
