Product Design Lead (Wallet Platform)

About the role

This role focuses on leading product design for Phantom's crypto wallet platform, which is used by millions globally. The core responsibility involves establishing a clear design vision for trading and wallet interactions, ensuring that complex crypto concepts are translated into intuitive user experiences. The Product Design Lead will guide the design process from initial concept through to launch, defining new product flows and contributing to the overall design system.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineering teams to ensure that design solutions are technically feasible and align with development capabilities. This collaboration is crucial for integrating design with the product's technical foundation. Beyond execution, the role also involves contributing to strategic decisions that shape Phantom's direction within the broader web3 space.

Success in this position means enhancing crypto accessibility for a wide user base through user-centered design. It requires a designer who can simplify intricate financial and technological processes, making them approachable for mainstream consumers. The role demands strong visual and interaction design skills to create a seamless and intuitive experience for managing, spending, and growing money.

The listed salary range for this full-time lead position is between $200,000 and $238,000 USD.

Skills that matter here

• UI: This role requires strong UI skills to create the visual interface of the wallet platform, ensuring it is clear and user-friendly.
• UX: The role emphasizes user-centered design to enhance crypto accessibility, requiring deep UX expertise to simplify complex interactions.
• design systems: The Product Design Lead will contribute to and utilize design systems to ensure consistency and efficiency across the wallet platform.
• prototyping: Prototyping skills are essential for developing and testing new product flows and interaction designs before full implementation.
• interaction design: Strong interaction design skills are needed to define how users engage with the wallet, making complex actions intuitive.

Who this role suits

• A designer with at least six years of experience focusing on mobile-first consumer products.
• Someone who has worked at the intersection of crypto and AI, with a solid understanding of crypto ecosystems.
• An individual capable of leading product direction and contributing to strategic thinking.
• A person adept at simplifying complex concepts into clear, intuitive user experiences.

From the employer

• Establish a vision for agentic trading and wallet interactions.
• Partner with engineering to align design with technical possibilities.
• Simplify complex concepts into intuitive experiences.
• Lead design from conception to launch.
• Define new product flows and contribute to the design system.
• Contribute to strategic decisions for Phantom and web3.

• 6+ years of experience with mobile-first consumer products.
• Experience at the intersection of crypto and AI.
• Understanding of crypto ecosystems.
• Strong visual and interaction design skills.
• Experience leading product direction and strategic thinking.

• Competitive salary and equity.
• Performance bonus program.
• Comprehensive insurance (medical/dental/vision).
• Stipend for remote set-up.
• Flexible hours and supportive remote environment.
• Unlimited vacation.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Monthly wellness and meal benefits.
• Global off-sites.