Staff Product Designer Who Codes
Shakepay is seeking a Staff Product Designer Who Codes to join their team in Canada. This role is designed for a product designer who is also proficient in coding, enabling rapid prototyping and product development. The company, established in 2015, has developed the Shakepay app to facilitate easy and secure buying and earning of bitcoin. In 2022, they introduced the Shakepay Card, allowing users to earn bitcoin rewards on their purchases. With over one million Canadian users, Shakepay is committed to revolutionizing financial services and is backed by $44 million in funding.
In this position, the Staff Product Designer Who Codes will take full ownership of product features, from understanding the problem to designing the experience and writing the front-end code to deliver it to users. The role emphasizes a design-first approach, where the designer not only creates features but also builds them, ensuring rapid delivery of polished, production-ready experiences. Responsibilities include prototyping in code to validate ideas quickly, driving design-led development in a fixed-time, variable-scope environment, and evolving the design system and component libraries to maintain consistency across mobile and web platforms.
Candidates should have proven experience in both design and code implementation, with a portfolio showcasing live products where they have designed and built the experience. Proficiency in modern front-end development technologies such as React, Typescript, Node, or Vue.js is essential. A strong product sense, deep technical understanding, and the ability to articulate design decisions and technical trade-offs clearly across design and engineering teams are crucial. A passion for Bitcoin, financial empowerment, and the future of money is also desired.
While specific compensation details are not provided, Shakepay offers a comprehensive benefits package, including stock options, health and dental coverage, and wellness spending accounts. The company supports remote work across Canada, with optional access to their office spa. Employees are encouraged to grow their careers through continuous learning and development programs.
Joining Shakepay means being part of a team dedicated to shaping the future of money and impacting millions of Canadians. The company values ideas over titles, fostering an environment where the best ideas can emerge from any team member. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative setting, contributing to the growth and success of Shakepay.