Lead Product Designer

Circle is a fintech company driving innovation within the internet of value space. The company facilitates the seamless transfer of digital value across borders efficiently and cost-effectively. This pioneering technology enables new opportunities for global payments, commerce, and markets, contributing to boosting global economic prosperity and fostering inclusion. Circle's infrastructure, including USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, empowers businesses, institutions, and developers to leverage these advancements in the convergence of money and technology.

What you'll be part of:

Circle prioritizes transparency and reliability in all aspects of its operations as it expands globally. Speed and efficacy are key drivers of success for the organization motivating employees who embody core values such as Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity. The workforce at Circle thrives within a remote work environment, leveraging teamwork to achieve collective success. The company promotes a flexible and diverse culture that encourages innovation and values every member as a contributor.

Responsibilities:

Circle seeks a Lead Product Designer to spearhead the design process aligning with customer requirements, offering innovative solutions for currency, treasury, and payments software. The role involves taking ownership of the design process in the product domain, collaborating closely with Product Management, Engineering, and customers to develop solutions utilized by myriad businesses impacting millions of end-users globally.

Tasks include:

• Gaining insights into customer needs and trends in the evolving crypto and blockchain sector.
• Identifying and prioritizing customer needs in conjunction with product and engineering teams.
• Collaborating across multiple departments at Circle to establish alignment on problem spaces and potential solutions.
• Utilizing data analytics to guide decision-making processes for yourself and stakeholders.
• Contributing actively to the growth of the design team, implementing best practices and processes to support organizational scaling.

Values to uphold:

• Multistakeholder: Demonstrating dedication to customers, shareholders, employees, and local communities.
• Mindful: Embracing respect, active listening, and attention to detail.
• Driven by Excellence: Pursuing excellence, rejecting mediocrity, and intensely working towards goals.
• High Integrity: Valuing open communication, high moral and ethical standards, and fostering honesty and tolerance.

Requirements for Lead Product Designer:

• Over 7 years of UX or product design experience, showcasing ownership of end-to-end design execution for multiple products or features.
• Proven track record of fostering a strong design culture centered around customer needs and elevating team accomplishments.
• Ability to correlate different product areas to solve interrelated problems.
• Proficiency in addressing service design challenges and complex task-based workflows.

Additional Details:

• Day-one PERM sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates.
• Compensation is based on relevant experience, skills, and organizational requirements.
• Position offers competitive compensation including equity, benefits, annual bonus potential, and additional perks such as discretionary vacation and paid sick leave.
• Circle is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity without discrimination based on factors including race, religion, gender, or disability status. Circle also participates in the E-Verify Program in applicable locations.