Staff Product Designer Consumer
You will lead the design direction for complex, high-priority areas of the Kraken app. You will turn ambiguous problems into clear, scalable user experiences; evolve the design system and visual language; influence product strategy and roadmap decisions; and use customer insights, data, and experimentation to improve outcomes. You will also drive cross-functional alignment, mentor designers, lead critiques, and advocate for high standards of craft and user experience.
Responsibilities
- Set and elevate the design vision across key product areas.
- Lead the design of complex and ambiguous problem spaces.
- Create visually rich, forward-thinking designs.
- Shape and evolve the design system and visual language.
- Influence product strategy and roadmap decisions with product, engineering, and leadership.
- Drive alignment and clarity across cross-functional initiatives.
- Mentor and support other designers.
- Champion high standards of craft and user experience.
- Use customer insights, data, and experimentation to improve product outcomes.
- Lead design critiques and contribute to feedback and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- 7+ years of product design experience with a portfolio demonstrating exceptional craft and impact, particularly in mobile app experiences.
- Ability to lead design direction for large, complex product areas and deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Strong UX and visual design skills.
- Advanced prototyping skills.
- Experience influencing product strategy and cross-functional decision-making.
- Systems thinking and experience with design systems at scale.
- Ability to mentor designers through feedback, collaboration, and example.
- Data-informed decision-making that balances user needs, business goals, and technical constraints.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
- Understanding of human-centered design principles and research methods.