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Design Lead

Galaxy
Galaxy is seeking a Design Lead to own and elevate the end-to-end product experience. This hands-on role sets the standard across surfaces—from product flows and system components to visual design and polish. You’ll manage a small team and work closely with product, engineering, and brand stakeholders to bring elegant, intuitive experiences to life.

Overview

Department

Product

Job type

Full time

Compensation

Salary not specified

Location

Global

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About Galaxy

Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. We believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world – and we’re building the products and services to make that future a reality. Our institutional digital assets platform spans trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. We also invest in and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing, addressing the growing demand for scalable energy and compute in the U.S. We work at the intersection of finance and technology, helping institutions, startups, and developers navigate a digitally native economy. Led by CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz, our team blends deep crypto expertise with institutional experience and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Web3 and AI. Galaxy is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. To learn more about our businesses and products, visit www.galaxy.com.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the execution of user-centered product design across web and mobile platforms
  • Manage and mentor a small team of designers, supporting their growth and development
  • Evolve and maintain a scalable design system that reflects best-in-class UX and UI
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a cohesive, high-quality user experience
  • Drive a high standard of craft and clarity across every stage of the design process
  • What We’re Looking For

  • 8+ years of experience in product design, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
  • A portfolio that reflects exceptional visual craft, systems thinking, and UX sensibility
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
  • Deep expertise in Figma and component-based design workflows
  • Experience working in fintech, crypto, or consumer-grade financial platforms is a plus
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and contribute at both strategic and executional levels
  • Bonus Points

  • Familiarity with cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, or digital assets.
  • What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
  • Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
  • Company paid Holidays (11)
  • Company paid sick leave
  • Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
  • 3% 401(k) company contribution
  • Generous paid Parental Leave
  • Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace
  • Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
  • Free daily snacks in-office
  • Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • What We Value

    We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be.

  • Seek Excellence.
  • Be Selective To Be Effective.
  • Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled.
  • Disagree Transparently.
  • Encourage Independent Decision-Making.
  • Build Dream Teams.
  • Diversity Statement

    Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application process or to participate in an interview, please contact careers@galaxy.com.

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