Product Designer

About Us Founded in 2018, with employees across the globe, The Block is the leading research, analysis, and news brand in the digital asset space. Our team spans five continents and over 15 time zones, covering the global cryptocurrency market 24/7. At The Block, we view digital assets as an integral part of the future. As this space continues to evolve, we see our role as the trusted moderator and authoritative voice for those who invest in, work with, make decisions about, or seek to understand digital assets. We deliver deep insight into how the emerging digital asset sector interacts with traditional finance, technology, governments, and markets. We reach hundreds of thousands of technologists, financial market participants, Fortune 500 professionals, global service providers, policymakers, and more through our main website, dedicated Research Portal, podcast, and events. About the Role We are looking for a skilled Product Designer to join our Design team. You will work across a range of digital product experiences on theblock.co , shaping the future of how crypto news and information are consumed. You’ll collaborate closely with product, engineering, editorial, and business stakeholders to ideate, design, and ship impactful features that elevate our brand and user experience. Key Responsibilities • Design intuitive, elegant interfaces for web and mobile experiences that align with The Block’s brand. • Lead design reviews and collaborate with stakeholders to define user problems and translate them into thoughtful design solutions. • Own the end-to-end design process for specific features, including research, wireframes, high-fidelity designs, prototypes, and final visual QA prior to deployment. • Maintain and evolve our design system in Figma, ensuring consistency across experiences. • Conduct user research and testing to validate concepts and refine designs based on feedback and data. • Work closely with developers to ensure high-quality implementation of designs. • Balance business goals with user needs to deliver user-first solutions. Tools and Services: Slack, Dropbox, Adobe CS, Figma What You’ll Bring The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of professional experience and a strong portfolio showcasing their specific contributions to shipped projects, along with a keen awareness of best practices for working with and maintaining Figma design systems. Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal, are essential. You must be comfortable in a fast-paced, remote environment. Bonus if You Have • Experience working on media or content-rich platforms. • Experience creating crypto-focused content or working within the crypto industry. • Front-end knowledge (HTML/CSS) to better collaborate with engineers. What Success Looks Like After 3–6 months in this role, you will have: • Fully integrated into The Block’s product design workflow. • Designed features driving engagement, user retention, and revenue. • Owned at least one major feature from concept to production. Work Location & Authorization Candidates must have the legal right to work in the country where they reside or where this role is based, without sponsorship. Compensation & Benefits We offer competitive, location-based compensation. Our total rewards include: • Remote work flexibility and an office stipend for a home setup. • Paid time off (local holiday policies respected). • Health and wellness benefits (varies by location). • Flexible PTO. Working Hours & Time Zones This role is open to candidates worldwide. We promote asynchronous work but may require some overlap hours for team syncs or live content. Equal Opportunity Statement The Block is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Pursuant to applicable pay transparency laws, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The actual salary may vary based on several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and location. n n Please mention the word **THRILLED** and tag RMjYwNzo1MzAwOjIwZDo3ZDAwOjo= when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RMjYwNzo1MzAwOjIwZDo3ZDAwOjo=). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.