Job Description

What do we do?

Chainflip is an efficient swapping protocol enabling users to exchange native assets across various blockchains with excellent pricing. We're aiming to become the largest on-chain market for BTC, ETH, SOL, and other major cross-chain routes, processing over $400M in trades during our initial months. We’re not just another bridge. Our protocol design bypasses the need for wrapped tokens. We employ MPC (Multi-Party Computation), specifically TSS (Threshold Signature Schemes), to create aggregate keys managed by a permissionless network of 150 Validators. These Validators control straightforward smart contracts/wallets termed Vaults on multiple blockchains concurrently. Besides, we've developed our own substrate-based application-specific blockchain — the Chainflip State Chain — for tracking balances, processing events, and executing instructions. Over the past 4 years, we've been tackling this exciting challenge with our growing team of 30. Based in Berlin, we promote flexible work rhythms, supporting both in-office collaboration and the freedom of remote work stints.

What’s the Job?

This role is for a Product Designer keen to transition to or already experienced in Decentralised Finance (DeFi). As part of the Product team, you will closely collaborate with stakeholders, partners, developers, and other designers. Your responsibility is to deeply understand our users by defining, experimenting, and iterating on solutions to their problems. You'll help users navigate the complexity of using blockchains while devising innovative solutions. The Product team comprises six Engineers, a Product Designer, and a Product Lead, emphasizing communication and collaboration.

What you will do:

• Lead projects from discovery to launch, balancing attention to detail with low-fidelity sketches as needed.
• Align inputs from business goals, technical requirements, and data to design concepts that can be tested with users and partners.
• Create user flows, user journeys, interactive prototypes, and MVPs for testing to validate potential concepts with users.
• Design across web and mobile platforms, ensuring the resulting experience meets expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional peers to drive product strategy and design a comprehensive experience for our users and partners.
• Engage with the fascinating trade-offs and opportunities inherent to designing for the DeFi space.

About the Company

We are a Berlin-based team with an office in the heart of Kreuzberg and a few coworkers in Melbourne, Australia. We conduct annual company-wide meet-ups, uphold an open and flexible culture, and cherish meaningful personal connections. Our team shares diverse backgrounds and experiences, welcoming the unique perspectives you'll contribute. Our Berlin-based employees enjoy standard employment contracts under German law and a variety of benefits:
- 🪙 Equity / Tokens: If you invest in Chainflip, we invest in you too.
- 🚉 Public transport: Enjoy the “Deutschland Ticket” subscription.
- 🏊🏽‍♂️ Stay Active: Urban Sports Club membership coverage.
- 🎓 Learning: Annual budget for personal development (e.g., Udemy courses).
- 📚 German language courses: Sponsored courses to go multilingual.
- 🌴 Loyalty Rewards: Extra holidays for every year working at Chainflip.
- 🍲 Team Vibes: Participate in in-office cooking sessions, sports, music streams, and events. It's our collective spirit that makes Chainflip unique.

Who Should Apply?

This role is for you if:
- 🇪🇺 You’re based in Europe and open to calling Berlin your new home.
- 🤓 You have 5+ years in a design role (UX designer, product designer, interaction designer) with financial products experience.
- 💼 A strong portfolio showcasing your problem-solving approach and understanding of the craft.
- 👐 Hands-on experience driving projects from discovery to launch, including user testing and user research.
- 💡 A strategic mindset capable of balancing user experience and business needs.
- 🙋‍♀️ Passion for solving complex problems through creative design.
- 📚 Eager to expand into the realm of Decentralised Finance (DeFi).

A Quick Note:

If you don’t meet every requirement but are passionate and bring unique perspectives, we still encourage you to apply. We deeply value diverse experiences and talents. Our offered salaries reflect your skills and experience levels. Kindly indicate your expected salary range when applying.

The Process

• Submit Your CV: Start by submitting your CV for an initial review. We’ll assess your experience and fit for the role.
• Screening Calls: If selected, you'll have a short call with our COO and Head of Product to discuss your background, motivations, and alignment with Chainflip’s vision.
• Portfolio Review & Whiteboard Session: Present a design project of your choosing, showcasing your design process, problem-solving skills, and impact. Engage in a collaborative whiteboard session to work through a design challenge in real-time.
• Team Meet & Greet: Meet other Product team members and our CEO. This is your opportunity to get a feel for our culture and ask any questions.

Equal Opportunity at Chainflip

We value a diverse and inclusive team of Flippers and thrive with flexibility and autonomy. If accommodations are needed during your application process, please inform us. We commit to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, disability status, Veteran status, or any other personal or protected characteristics. Our evaluation focuses on your passion, skills, and potential, regardless of background. We also respect the importance of considering qualified applicants with criminal histories in line with legal requirements.