Lead Product UX/UI Designer

Summary

Join a seed-stage crypto fintech company as their Lead Product UI/UX Engineer and work remotely to design and build user-friendly fintech solutions. This role requires a blend of UI/UX design and frontend development expertise, with a focus on Bitcoin, stablecoins, and traditional fiat rails. You will be responsible for the product lifecycle, from ideation to execution, collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring seamless user experiences across platforms. The ideal candidate possesses 3+ years of experience in UI/UX design and frontend development, using tools like Figma and React. Success will be measured by high-quality user experiences, efficient implementation, strong cross-team collaboration, and strategic project execution. The opportunity offers a chance to make a tangible impact in a fast-growing startup.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in UI/UX design and frontend development
• Experience building and implementing frontend components with React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
• Proven ability to manage projects, set timelines, and collaborate cross-functionally
• Portfolio showcasing both design work and frontend development projects
• Strong expertise in UI/UX design tools like Figma
• Ability to translate user needs into compelling and functional product designs
• Frontend development proficiency in JavaScript, React, TypeScript
• Familiarity with agile product development environments
• Basic understanding of digital assets, Bitcoin, and stablecoins (e.g., have you used a Bitcoin wallet?)
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Excellent English command, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Design user-friendly, visually appealing UI/UX for new features, ensuring an intuitive experience
• Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using tools like Figma
• Conduct user research and problem discovery alongside the team to refine design choices
• Ensure seamless user experience across desktop and mobile platforms
• Implement UI/UX components with modern web technologies like React, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
• Work closely with engineering to bring designs to life and maintain pixel-perfect implementations
• Optimize the user interface for performance, responsiveness, and accessibility
• Own the product lifecycle from ideation to execution, coordinating with stakeholders
• Manage the development process, set timelines, and ensure smooth execution of projects
• Align design and engineering efforts with the company’s broader product and business goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with design systems and component libraries
• Familiarity with backend development (e.g., Node.js, APIs)
• Background in fintech, SaaS, or startups
• Bilingual (English + Spanish or another language)

Benefits

Fully-Remote (Work from Home), 9 AM - 5 PM EST