[Remote] Lead Product Designer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Circle is one of the world’s leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets and payment applications. They are seeking a Lead Product Designer to join their Identity Team, where the role involves architecting critical systems that enhance user experience and unify workflows.ResponsibilitiesTransforming Chaos into Order: Circle is transforming from a startup to a mature tech organization. You will audit existing, fragmented workflows and unify them into a cohesive platform experienceUnified Identity: You will design how users experience Roles, Permissions, and Team Management, taking complex logic and making it intuitive for admins and end-users alikeCentralized Billing Infrastructure: You will design a scalable billing and subscription experience that unifies how customers pay for different parts of the Circle ecosystemSecurity meets UX: You will tackle high-stakes flows like Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), SSO setup, and account recovery, ensuring that security never comes at the expense of usabilitySkillsPlatform & Systems Experience: You have a proven track record working on platform teams, internal tools, or design systems. You understand the difference between designing a feature and designing a frameworkExceptional UI & Visual Design Skills: Your portfolio demonstrates a mastery of typography, color, layout, and hierarchy. You care deeply about 'fit and finish' and pixel perfectionComplexity Wrangling: You are not intimidated by technical complexity. You can take a messy requirements document regarding permissions or enterprise billing and turn it into a clean, logical UIComponent-Based Thinking: You are an expert in Figma. You don't just draw screens; you build scalable components using auto-layout, variables, and variants that other designers can easily consumeStrategic Communication: As a Lead, you can articulate the 'why' behind your design decisions. You are comfortable presenting to leadership and negotiating with engineering partners to maintain design qualityEmpathy for Internal & External Users: You understand that your 'users' are both the customers of Circle and the internal developers and designers who have to build with your toolsCompany OverviewCircle helps businesses and developers utilize stablecoins for payments and online commerce. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.circle.com.Company H1B SponsorshipCircle has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 32 in 2025, 41 in 2024, 43 in 2023, 25 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.