UX Lead - Chain Abstraction

ChainSafe is a leading blockchain research and development firm specializing in infrastructure solutions for the decentralized web. Alongside its contributions to significant ecosystems such as Ethereum, Polkadot, Filecoin, and more, ChainSafe creates solutions for developers and teams across the web3 space utilizing our expertise in gaming, bridging, NFTs, and decentralized storage. As part of the mission to build innovative products for users and better tooling for developers, ChainSafe embodies an open-source and community-oriented ethos.

To learn more about ChainSafe, look at our Discord, GitHub, and website.

Here’s what you need to know before reading on

• Our tech stack includes Go, Rust, and TypeScript
• We spearhead ecosystem projects like Lodestar, Web3.js, Forest, and Gossamer
• Our engineering department acts based on our principles

At ChainSafe, you’ll be part of a team that believes in the community’s vital importance and contributes to advancing humanity with open-source and decentralized technology.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled UX Lead to tackle complex, ambiguous design challenges within the web3 space, with the aim of promoting mass adoption of blockchain technologies.

This role is ideal for someone who is looking to “do their best work yet” in the crypto space and make a mark on one of the industry’s most promising paradigms: Chain Abstraction. You will have the opportunity to tackle both high-level strategic questions and explore the technical details of bleeding edge innovations while drawing a connection between the two.

You will collaborate closely with ecosystem partners, engineers, product, business development, and senior leadership through the strategy, design, and development lifecycle.

This position is critical to our mission and will significantly influence the strategy to establish Frictionless Labs as the top choice for developers and end-users.

It is a very exciting time as web3 and blockchain technology is continuously pushing the boundaries of what is possible and new opportunities arise on a daily basis. It is a great time to join and this position is both fun and rewarding!

Key responsibilities

• Own the vision for Web3 UX. This requires to re-imagine what user experience in web3 should be and define a strategy to achieve this vision.
• Lead the UX/UI design process, from research/ prototyping to implementation, ensuring it meets requirements and user needs.
• Foster a user-centric design culture by sharing best practices, conducting user research/interviews and influencing product strategy
• Collaborate with product teams and developers to understand business objectives, user expectations, and technical constraints.
• Present user personas, flows, wireframes, and prototypes, iterating based on user feedback and research.
• Produce visually appealing designs, including graphics, animations, and interactive elements, and ensure the user interface is intuitive and user-friendly.
• Work closely with engineers to ensure designs are implemented correctly, addressing any UX issues and enhancing user interaction and responsiveness.
• Regularly go through papers, bring new ideas and stay up-to-date with what is emerging in the space

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of blockchain technology and more specifically the technology powering the chain abstraction stack
• Previous experience in web3 or blockchain-related companies/projects with high-conviction opinions of the biggest opportunities to improve web3 UX (bonus if you have solutions!)
• Profound UX and design experience, with a broad portfolio showcasing your work
• Proven ability to thrive in ambiguity and deliver creative solutions
• Hands-on and capable of delivering designs, mockups and prototypes to large groups
• Track record of focusing on outcomes even when opinions are divergent and bringing value to businesses
• Exceptional attention to detail with a relentless focus on getting things done
• Experience in leading with influence, inspiring others to follow best practices, and delivering real value to users
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, when speaking to founders, community members, or executives

Hiring Steps

• Selected candidates will be invited to a 30-minute screening call with one of our tech recruiters.
• Next, candidates will be invited to a 60-minute technical interview.
• Then, candidates will be invited to a 60-minute alignment interview.

Why Join ChainSafe

Founded by developers for developers, ChainSafe is a remote-first company with an international team. We continue to provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, value autonomy and responsibility, have a results-driven environment, and offer flexible work hours.

We care deeply about our values and look for these attributes in every new team member. In addition, we recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse team and aspire to embed respect for all people into our culture. We encourage women, the LGBTQIA+ community, people of color, and members of any other group underrepresented in the blockchain space (or tech in general) to apply.

How to Apply

Please click Apply Now and fill out the Greenhouse application form and ensure that you attach your resume and link your Github/Gitlab profile or any software project you have contributed to (if applicable).