ABOUT AVA LABS
Ava Labs is a pioneering blockchain company making it simple to deploy high-performance Web3 solutions on Avalanche. Founded by Cornell computer scientists and partnered with Wall Street veterans and early Web3 leaders, Ava Labs is redefining how people build permissionless networks and create value on an open, programmable blockchain platform.
We empower developers and organizations to digitize assets, design decentralized applications, and build scalable blockchain solutions with freedom and efficiency.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Senior Product Designer to lead end-to-end experience design for Fortary, our next-generation institutional digital asset custody platform. You’ll shape intuitive, secure, and scalable products, collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, and Design teams. This role is ideal for designers who thrive on research-driven design, rapid prototyping, and solving complex crypto challenges.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Lead Product Design for Fortary, an institutional-grade digital asset custody platform
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Design to craft user-centric experiences
- Conduct user research, uncover insights, and translate findings into actionable solutions
- Design system components, rapid prototypes, and polished UI/UX flows
- Build and maintain scalable design systems with front-end developers in mind
- Own end-to-end user journeys, from concept to launch, ensuring clarity and simplicity
- Drive ideation and explore new design directions with cross-functional partners
- Participate in design critiques to elevate team standards
- Plan and coordinate product testing programs for internal and external stakeholders
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- 5+ years of professional product design experience
- Thrive in a fast-paced startup with rapid iteration cycles
- 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 attention to detail
- Expertise in Figma, including component systems and prototyping
- Strong communication skills to articulate design decisions clearly
- Experience building and contributing to scalable design systems
- Collaborative, low-ego mindset with a growth-oriented approach
- Portfolio demonstrating a strong design process and polished end-to-end product work
- Working knowledge of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies (hands-on experience a plus)
- Experience designing B2B or B2B2C applications
- Bonus: familiarity with front-end development
SALARY RANGE
$153,006 – $191,257
Final offer may vary based on experience and location.
WHY AVA LABS?
- Be part of a world-class, early-stage Web3 company with global impact
- Work alongside experts in computer science, economics, finance, marketing, and law
- Contribute to a platform shaping the future of finance, gaming, investing, collectibles, and more
- Funded by Andreessen Horowitz, Initialized Capital, Polychain Capital, with angel investors like Balaji Srinivasan and Naval Ravikant
- Thrive in a remote-friendly, mission-driven environment
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Ava Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
