Ava Labs: Senior Product Designer - Institutional Custody
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Headquarters: Brooklyn, NY or Remote (North America)
Looking to join a world-class blockchain development team? Ava Labs makes it simple to deploy high-performance solutions for Web3, led by innovations on Avalanche. The company was founded by Cornell computer scientists, who partnered with Wall Street veterans and early Web3 leaders to execute a promising vision for redefining the way people build permissionless networks. Ava Labs is redefining the way people create value with Web3. Join us as we empower people to easily and freely digitize all the world’s assets on one open, programmable blockchain platform.
Are you a Senior Product Designer who loves turning complex problems into beautifully simple experiences? If so, Ava Labs is seeking a talented, collaborative Senior Product designer to lead end-to-end experience design for Fortary, our next-generation institutional digital asset custody platform. As part of the Ava Labs Product Design team, you’ll shape intuitive, secure, and scalable products while partnering closely with Product, Engineering, and Design. If you're energized by research-driven design, rapid prototyping, and solving novel challenges in the crypto ecosystem, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
- Lead Product Design for Fortary, an institutional-grade digital asset custody platform.
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Design to craft intuitive, user-centric experiences.
- Conduct user research, uncover insights, and translate findings into clear problem definitions and innovative solutions.
- Design and deliver system components, rapid prototypes, and polished UI/UX flows.
- Be able to independently own and build scalable design systems with front-end developers in mind. Design & deliver system components, rapid prototyping, and polished UI/UX.
- Own end-to-end user journeys - from concept to launch - ensuring simplicity, clarity, and elegance.
- Drive ideation and explore new design directions with cross-functional partners.
- Participate in design critiques, contributing constructive feedback and elevating team standards.
- Plan and coordinate product testing programs for internal and external stakeholders.
What You’ll Bring
- 5+ years of professional product design experience.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment with an emphasis on rapid iteration.
- A passion for simplifying complex workflows into exceptional user experiences.
- Deep understanding of UX/UI best practices for iOS, Android, and Web.
- Pixel-perfect visual design skills and high attention to detail.
- Expertise in Figma, including component systems and prototyping.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate design decisions clearly.
- Experience building and contributing to scalable design systems.
- A collaborative, low-ego approach with a positive, growth-oriented mindset.
- A portfolio demonstrating a strong design process and polished end-to-end product work.
- Working knowledge of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies (hands-on on-chain experience is a plus).
- Experience designing B2B or B2B2C applications.
- Bonus: familiarity with front-end development.
Salary Range: $153,006 to $191,257
(**This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.)
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WHY AVA LABS?
If you've ever thought about joining an early stage Web3 company - this is it! We're a global, world-class team of experts in computer science, economics, finance, marketing, and law with offices in New York City and Miami. We're highly passionate about Web3 and redefining the way people build and use finance and decentralized applications of all kinds. The company received early-stage funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Initialized Capital, and Polychain Capital, with angel investments from Balaji Srinivasan and Naval Ravikant. Join us and be a pioneer in a new technology that will have implications across a range of verticals such as finance, gaming, investing, collectibles, among many others.
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Interview Prep Guide
Preparation Strategy
To prepare for this role, focus on reviewing your experience with product design, particularly in the crypto ecosystem. Make sure you have a strong understanding of Figma, design systems, and front-end development. Practice discussing your design process and decisions, and be ready to provide examples of your experience with designing for complex systems and institutional-grade products. Review the company's website and mission, and be prepared to talk about how you can contribute to the Ava Labs team.
Likely Interview Rounds
- 1. Screening call~30 min
What to prep: Review Ava Labs' website, products, and mission. Prepare to discuss your experience with product design, particularly in the crypto space. Be ready to talk about your design process and how you handle complex problems.
- What do you know about Ava Labs and our products?
- Can you walk me through your experience with product design in the crypto ecosystem?
- How do you stay current with the latest design trends and technologies?
- 2. Technical~60 min
What to prep: Review the job description and requirements. Prepare to discuss your technical skills, such as Figma, design systems, and front-end development. Be ready to provide examples of your experience with designing for complex systems and institutional-grade products.
- How do you approach designing for institutional-grade digital asset custody platforms?
- Can you explain your experience with Figma and design systems?
- How do you ensure scalability and security in your design solutions?
- 3. System design~90 min
What to prep: Review system design principles and practices. Prepare to discuss your approach to designing complex systems, including user research, prototyping, and testing. Be ready to provide examples of your experience with system design and institutional-grade products.
- How would you design a system for institutional digital asset custody?
- Can you walk me through your process for conducting user research and translating findings into design solutions?
- How do you prioritize features and functionalities in your design?
- 4. Behavioral~60 min
What to prep: Review the STAR method for answering behavioral questions. Prepare to discuss specific examples from your experience, highlighting your skills and accomplishments as a product designer. Be ready to talk about your collaboration and communication skills.
- Can you tell me about a time when you had to simplify a complex workflow into an exceptional user experience?
- How do you handle feedback and criticism of your design work?
- Can you describe a situation where you had to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive design decisions?
- 5. Final~90 min
What to prep: Review your portfolio and be ready to discuss your design process and decisions. Prepare to talk about your long-term goals and how you see yourself contributing to the Ava Labs team. Be ready to ask questions about the company and the role.
- What do you think are the most important considerations for designing an institutional-grade digital asset custody platform?
- Can you walk me through your portfolio and highlight your design process and decisions?
- How do you see yourself contributing to the Ava Labs team and our mission?
Most Likely Questions
- What do you know about Ava Labs and our products?
- Can you walk me through your experience with product design in the crypto ecosystem?
- How do you approach designing for institutional-grade digital asset custody platforms?
- Can you explain your experience with Figma and design systems?
- How do you ensure scalability and security in your design solutions?
Common Pitfalls
- Lack of understanding of the crypto ecosystem and blockchain technologies
- Inability to simplify complex workflows into exceptional user experiences
- Poor communication and collaboration skills
- Limited experience with design systems and Figma
- Inadequate attention to detail and visual design skills
Free Prep Resources
- • Figma
- • Design Systems by Jeremy Keith
- • Don Norman's Design Principles
- • Smashing Magazine
- • Ava Labs' website and blog
Salary Negotiation Tips
Given the salary range of $153,006 to $191,257, be prepared to negotiate based on your experience and qualifications. Consider highlighting your unique skills and accomplishments, such as your experience with design systems and institutional-grade products. Be confident in your worth and prepared to make a strong case for your desired salary.