About Subzero Labs
Subzero Labs is building the next generation of decentralized infrastructure.
Position Overview
We're seeking a founding Product Designer & UX Researcher to design cutting-edge user experiences at the intersection of Web3 and AI. You'll uncover human needs, create innovative interaction patterns, and collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to deliver exceptional digital experiences. With the AI tools available today you are more productive, more versatile and more creative than you were even a year ago. You are a tastemaker and an opinionated creative.
What You’ll Do
User Research & Discovery
Plan and execute mixed-method research including user interviews, diary studies, A/B tests, and analytics
Identify pain points related to common web3 patterns such as liveness, safety, privacy, self-custody…etc.
Use frameworks and methods such as Jobs-to-be-Done, user personas, user centered design, discovery and framing to define insights and personas
Product & Interaction Design
Design novel user interactions and flows including AI-assisted ones. Examples of instances where this applies are transaction previews, privacy controls, intent-aware wallets, and recovery experiences
Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that prioritize user delight over friction
Iterate through testing and validation cycles
Design System Development
Extend and maintain component libraries in Figma and code
Develop tokenized, accessible design patterns that scale across products
Document design decisions and maintain comprehensive design guidelines
Define design systems for our dApps
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner daily with Product Managers and Engineers to scope features and experiences
Maintain continuous research feedback loops with quarterly learning goals
Manage participant panels and share insights that influence product roadmap
Community Engagement
Host design workshops with external developers
Contribute to the Rialo community and promote accessibility and inclusivity standards
Required Qualifications
8+ years building and shipping digital products (web & mobile)
2+ years specifically in Web3 environments
Mixed-methods research proficiency - ability to choose appropriate research methods and balance quantitative data with qualitative insights
End-to-end design portfolio demonstrating the complete process from research insights to shipped features with measurable outcomes
Must show high proficiency in using AI at every step of the product design lifecycle
Advanced design systems knowledge including component-driven design, variants, auto-layout, and design tokens in Figma or similar tools
Web3 technical fluency understanding signing, gas fees, MEV, zero-knowledge proofs, and trusted execution environments
Clear communication skills for written specifications, video walkthroughs, and asynchronous design critiques
Collaborative mindset with openness to feedback and low-ego approach to teamwork
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing data-heavy interfaces or trading platforms
Background in fintech product design
Familiarity with Web3 developer tooling and SVM developer stack
Knowledge of emerging AI interaction patterns including agentic flows, explainability, and prompt UX design
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