Lead Product UX/UI Designer

Client: Our client is a seed-stage crypto fintech company on a mission to enable access to financial services that maximize accessibility, privacy, and freedom worldwide. With a strong focus on Bitcoin, stablecoins, and traditional fiat rails, they are looking for a Lead Product UI/UX Engineer to drive the next phase of their growth. This is a remote opportunity for someone who is hands-on, innovative, and passionate about designing and building fintech solutions.

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

Key Responsibilities

Product UI/UX Design (40%)

• 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.

Frontend Development (50%)

• 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.

Project Management (10%)

• 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.

What Success Looks Like

• High-Quality User Experience – Deliver a seamless, intuitive, and visually appealing product that aligns with user needs.

• Efficient Implementation – Execute frontend development with clean, maintainable code that enhances functionality and performance.

• Strong Cross-Team Collaboration – Effectively coordinate with stakeholders to align product design, engineering, and business objectives.

• Strategic Project Execution – Meet deadlines, manage priorities, and ensure smooth project rollouts.

Qualifications

Experience

• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Nice to Have

• 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).

Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to be a key contributor at a fast-growing crypto fintech startup. As a Lead Product UI/UX Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the product’s user experience, frontend development, and overall strategy. You will work closely with leadership to bring new ideas to life and refine existing solutions. If you're looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact in the fintech space, we encourage you to apply!

Application Process:

To be considered for this role these steps need to be followed:

• Fill in the application form

• Record a video showcasing your skill sets