Designer - Web

Building the Future of Crypto

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Kraken NFT, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

Proof of Work:

The Team:
Join our dynamic front-end design team, where creativity meets optimization. We're looking for a designer who appreciates the aesthetics of typography, colors, and branding, and understands the importance of web standards and optimization to create engaging web experiences.

We’re not just building a fintech company; we’re creating an adventure. This journey requires innovative minds who are ready to think outside the box to craft delightful, inclusive experiences for customers across 170+ countries.

The Opportunity:

• Collaborate with designers, researchers, product managers, content specialists, and engineers to create high-quality, delightful experiences.

• Contribute to the creation of engaging web experiences and marketing pages designed to drive customer engagement and conversion.

• Balance business objectives, customer needs, insights, and technical constraints to produce data-informed outcomes.

• Participate in design reviews, offering and receiving meaningful and supportive feedback.

• Take accountability for your work, paying attention to every detail.

• Assist in the definition and expansion of new and existing design systems.

• Use data to inform design strategies, analyze and interpret data to create compelling concepts and presentations, and share insights with the team to shape and enhance our brand.

Skills you should HODL:

• Portfolio that Speaks Volumes: Show us your best work that highlights your commitment to design quality, standards, and optimization.

• Technical Design Insight: Beyond mastering Figma, have a good understanding of how design integrates with code. Familiarity with HTML & CSS is essential. Experience with React + JSON is a bonus but not required. Awareness of what's technically feasible in web and email design, along with performance optimization, is crucial.

• UI/UX Understanding for Consumer Websites: Proficient in creating user-centered designs that align with marketing goals, with a solid grasp of UX and UI principles.

• Information Architecture Awareness: Ability to structure and organize web content to create intuitive navigation and positive user experiences.

• Adherence to Standards: Understanding of W3C standards to ensure designs comply with industry guidelines and best practices for accessibility, usability, and cross-browser compatibility.

• Collaborative Spirit and Open-Minded Approach: Thrive in a dynamic design team with a focus on continuous learning and collaboration.

• History of Satisfied Collaborations: Demonstrate a track record of successful partnerships with colleagues who would eagerly work with you again.

Nice to Haves

• An interest in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, or financial products.

• A consumer of our products.

• Experience designing marketing landing pages.

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Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

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