Product Design Lead Associate

Working At Bitso

We are a diverse team that takes pride in understanding the perspectives of others.

We fully embrace working remotely and we are eager to act, improve and accelerate progress inside and outside of our organization.

To drive revolutionary changes in society and make crypto useful, we delight our customers with world-class products, deep care, and intentional empathy.

Your Purpose

As a

Hands-on Design Lead

, you'll be a pivotal member of our team, responsible for both shaping the strategic direction of our product design and actively contributing to the design process.

You'll lead a small team of talented designers, guiding them through the entire design lifecycle while also rolling up your sleeves to create beautiful, user-centric experiences yourself.

This is a perfect role for a passionate player-coach who loves mentoring and still enjoys the craft of design.

Reports To

Head of Design

Who You Are

5+ years

of professional experience in product design, UX / UI design, or a related field.

1+ year

of experience in a leadership or senior role, mentoring junior designers or leading a team.

A strong portfolio showcasing a proven track record of designing and shipping successful digital products.

Skills Required

Design Tools :

High proficiency with design and prototyping in Figma.

Leadership :

Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and manage a team of designers.

Strategic Thinking :

Strong understanding of how to connect design solutions to business objectives and user psychology.

Communication :

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate design decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Problem-Solving :

The ability to navigate complex, ambiguous problems and break them down into actionable steps.

Experience with user research methodologies and tools (e.g., UserTesting.com, Maze).

Familiarity with front-end development (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to better collaborate with engineers.

Experience contributing to or managing a comprehensive design system.

Academic Degree : Desired

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, or a related field.

Desired Skills

Experience in a specific FinTech and back office systems.

Experience with animation and micro-interactions.

Experience managing or creating UX content or with content design.

Experience managing security features for products and user security.

Experience supporting internal tools, such as web internal admins.

What You Will Do

Lead and Mentor :

Guide a team of designers, providing constructive feedback, setting clear goals, and fostering a collaborative and creative environment.

Strategic Vision :

Define and execute the design strategy for our products, ensuring it aligns with business goals and user needs.

Hands-on Design :

Create high-fidelity mockups, interactive prototypes, and wireframes for key features and new products.

Collaboration :

Partner closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless and cohesive product development process.

Research & Testing :

Plan and conduct user research, usability testing, and A / B tests to inform design decisions.

Research in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion suggests that individuals may hesitate to apply for jobs if they do not meet all the listed criteria.

At Bitso, we value diversity and your unique strengths could be just what we're looking for.

If this role excites you but you don't match every point in the description, we still want to hear from you.

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Who We Are

With over 9 million users, Bitso is the leading cryptocurrency platform in Latin America.

We are developing the cryptocurrency ecosystem in the region and enabling financial inclusion.

We believe crypto is the future of finance, and we're committed to making it useful by providing equal access to safe and intuitive financial products.

When we hire people for our team, we specifically test for the following traits in addition to our cultural values :

Mission-Driven

: We seek individuals who are passionate about crypto and Bitso's mission and resilient in facing industry challenges

High Sense of Urgency

: We prioritize candidates who demonstrate a high sense of urgency and responsibility.

Exceptional Hard Skills

: We seek individuals who possess exceptional skills in their respective fields, with no room for mediocrity.

Self-Management

: We look for individuals who can independently manage their work, career, and professional development.

Compensation & Benefits

At Bitso, you are taking the front seat on the edge of crypto innovation, creating the next generation of crypto-powered products.

So for those willing to commit, adapt and pioneer the most important change of the century we offer :

Me Time

program, including unlimited paid time off.

Remote-first

work environment.

Employee Stock Option

program.

Zero trading fees

through our Bitso Alpha app.

Extended Family Leave

Policy : all birthing parents, non-birthing parents and adopting parents are eligible for a 4-months leave.

Premium health, dental and life insurances

in Mexico, Gibraltar, Colombia, USA, Brazil and Argentina.

Monthly stipend

for gym memberships, relaxation activities, sports equipment, cooking classes, books, entertainment and more.

Want to leave an undoubtedly legacy with us?

Fasten your seatbelt and join this spaceship, where you will find exponential growth and the opportunity to thrive!

These are the applicable requisites, although equivalent competencies in any of the above will also be considered.

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