Lead Product Designer, Digital Assets

About the role

This Lead Product Designer will be responsible for the complete design lifecycle of digital asset products, including currency, treasury, and payment solutions. The role requires a deep understanding of customer needs within the crypto and blockchain space, translating these into intuitive and scalable experiences. Success in this position means delivering high-impact solutions that align user needs with business goals and technical limitations.

The designer will collaborate closely with Product Management and Engineering teams from the initial problem definition through to solution strategy and implementation. This involves applying systems thinking to interconnected product areas and using both qualitative and quantitative insights to guide design decisions. The ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders with data-driven recommendations is key.

A core aspect of this role is to identify design patterns across different product areas and contribute to a cohesive design system. The designer will also play a part in evolving the team's design processes and best practices as the organization grows. This position is suited for someone who can manage complex workflows and contribute to enterprise-grade product development.

The listed salary range for this Lead Product Designer role is between $172,500 and $225,000 USD.

Skills that matter here

• Product Design: This role requires owning the end-to-end design process for complex product areas within digital assets.
• Systems Thinking: The designer will apply systems thinking to craft intuitive, scalable experiences across interconnected product areas.
• Fintech: Experience in fintech is relevant as the role focuses on financial platforms, digital assets, and payment applications.
• Crypto: A deep understanding of customer needs within the evolving crypto and blockchain landscape is essential for this position.
• UX Design: The role demands a strong background in UX design, with a focus on delivering complex, high-impact product experiences.
• Enterprise Products: Experience designing enterprise-grade products is beneficial, as Circle's platform serves businesses, financial institutions, and developers.

Who this role suits

• A designer who thrives on owning complex product areas from conception to delivery.
• Someone who can effectively partner with product managers and engineers to define and build solutions.
• An individual who uses data and research to inform design choices and influence team decisions.
• A professional experienced in designing for interconnected systems and enterprise-level applications.

From the employer

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design for a complex product area.
• Partner closely with Product Management and Engineering to define and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Apply systems thinking to craft intuitive, scalable experiences.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer needs within the evolving crypto and blockchain landscape.
• Lead cross-functional alignment on problem definition and solution strategy across teams.
• Use qualitative and quantitative insights to inform design direction and influence decision-making.
• Drive end-to-end design for complex workflows, balancing user needs, business goals, and technical constraints.
• Identify patterns across product areas and contribute to cohesive, scalable design solutions.
• Contribute to the evolution of design processes, systems, and best practices as the team scales.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in UX or product design, with ownership of end-to-end product design.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, high-impact product experiences.
• Strong systems thinking and ability to design across interconnected product areas.
• Experience partnering closely with Product and Engineering to shape product direction.
• Ability to use research and data to inform decisions and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience designing complex workflows, service design systems, or enterprise-grade products.

Conditions

• Competitive salary range: $172,500 - $225,000.
• Flexible work environment.
• Opportunity to drive design outcomes that meet customer needs.