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Full-Time

Senior Product Designer

Posted on 7/17/2024

BitGo

BitGo

201-500 employees

Secure custody and transaction services

Consulting
Hardware
Fintech
Cybersecurity
Crypto & Web3
Financial Services

Senior, Expert

Toronto, ON, Canada

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience designing web-based and mobile software
  • Deep understanding of the product design process, design thinking, design tools, and methodologies
  • Ability to build user empathy and translate business understanding into beautiful, intuitive designs
  • Humble yet able to defend design decisions using data, a solid design philosophy, and creative process
  • A knack for visualizing complex data or user processes through diagrams and elegant interfaces
  • Strong command of layout, iconography, typography, and information architecture
  • A passion for exploring new design methods, processes, tools, and emerging technologies
  • Portfolio showcasing case studies and process behind your design solutions
Responsibilities
  • Lead digital product design projects from research to conception to launch
  • Participate in all aspects of the design process (research, ideation, design, and user testing)
  • Convey user needs through personas, journey maps, user flows, wireframes, and prototypes
  • Organize and lead workshops, design reviews, user interviews, and internal lessons
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and advocate for design excellence
  • Maintain and evolve toolkits, design systems, and brand collateral
  • Contribute to the overall growth, productivity, and culture of the BitGo design team

BitGo provides secure and efficient solutions for institutional clients in the digital currency market, focusing on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The company offers custodial services to securely store digital assets, multi-signature wallets that require multiple approvals for transactions, and APIs that allow clients to integrate these services into their platforms. Additionally, BitGo provides staking services, enabling clients to earn rewards by validating transactions on blockchain networks. Unlike many competitors, BitGo emphasizes compliance with regulatory requirements, such as the FATF Travel Rule, ensuring that clients can navigate the complexities of the digital currency market safely. The goal of BitGo is to support institutional investors by offering reliable and compliant services that enhance security and efficiency in managing digital assets.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$187.9M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

25%

1 year growth

36%

2 year growth

13%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • BitGo's recent $100M Series C funding and $1.75B valuation highlight strong financial backing and growth potential.
  • The launch of BitGo Ventures and the Ecosystem Fund demonstrates a commitment to fostering innovation and supporting emerging blockchain projects.
  • Expansion into Europe with regulated custody services and new product offerings like staking and real-time settlement positions BitGo for significant market growth.

What critics are saying

  • The rapidly evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets could pose compliance challenges and impact BitGo's operations.
  • Intense competition from other digital asset custodians and financial institutions may pressure BitGo to continuously innovate and maintain its market position.

What makes BitGo unique

  • BitGo's focus on institutional clients and robust security solutions, such as multi-signature wallets and custodial services, sets it apart from competitors who may target a broader audience.
  • The company's strategic acquisitions, like Lumina and Hedge, have enhanced its platform, providing a more comprehensive suite of services than many competitors.
  • BitGo's compliance with regulatory requirements, such as the FATF Travel Rule, ensures that it meets the stringent needs of institutional investors, unlike some less regulated competitors.

Benefits

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans

Catered lunches, fresh snacks, and gourmet coffee

Commuting made easy with company-paid Caltrain passes

Competitive compensation, stock options, and 401k plan

Computer equipment and workplace furniture

Flexible vacation time

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