Staff Visual Designer

The Platform Design and Research team at Coinbase plays a critical role in executing on our vision to create more economic freedom for the world, and is at the center of execution for products across the entirety of the company. We’re building the most secure, trusted, and easiest to use cryptocurrency products for the millions of people just getting started with crypto, as well as long-standing loyal customers with advanced knowledge of the cryptocurrency space.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead Coinbase’ point of view on charting and data visualization. As a Visual Designer you’ll contribute to our mission, vision and strategy by creating stunning and scalable visual systems across our suite of products that help customers understand how to use, engage with and benefit from cryptocurrency. You’ll work closely with Product Designers, UX Researchers, Product Managers, and Engineering teams to help build simple, easy-to-use experiences that express the Coinbase brand and values. You’ll also own and develop our core visual identity and its corresponding systems and visual language.

What you’ll be doing

• Create visual systems for Coinbase
• Collaborate closely with Product Designers and Engineers through the full product lifecycle from concept to shipping
• Develop original creative that is informed by strategy and research, and integrated across the full suite of Coinbase product experiences
• Own the creation and maintenance of our visual identity
• Produce clear specs that guide our in product design language system (Coinbase Design System)
• QA work to ensure designs and creative assets are polished and ready for implementation handoff or final delivery
• Partner daily with cross functional partners including marketing, product, engineering, and research

What we look for in you

• 5+ years of visual design experience
• Deep understanding of, and experience with visual design and systems within products.
• Highly conceptual thinking in visual and interaction design and it shows in your portfolio
• A portfolio that demonstrates a strong understanding of consistency, typography, color, design systems, and attention to detail.
• Demonstration of inclusive design principles and interest in accessibility best practices
• You are a people person and love to collaborate
• Self-directed, solution oriented, and ability to work autonomously
• Thrives in fast-paced (sometimes ambiguous) environment
• Communicative, organized, and achieve consistent results
• Proven cross functional skills and experience in stakeholder management
• Proficiency in the following design tools: Figma and Adobe Suite
• Low ego and open-minded

Nice to haves:

• Ability to automate workflows
• Familiarity with prototyping tools (Principle, Invision, Framer, After Effects)
• Motion design
• 3D experience (Cinema4d, Blender, etc.)

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).Pay Range: $201,450—$237,000 USD

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view Pay Transparency, Employee Rights and Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.