The Role
Lead design for Web3 at OKX, creating a unified strategy for wallets and DeFi, mentoring teams, and driving user engagement across products.
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Who We Are About the Opportunity
At OKX, we believe the future will be reshaped by technology. Founded in 2017, we are revolutionising world systems through our cutting-edge digital asset exchange, Web3 portal and blockchain ecosystems. We reshape the financial ecosystem by offering some of the most diverse and sophisticated products, solutions, and trading tools on the market. Trusted by more than 50 million users in over 180 countries globally, OKX empowers every individual to explore the world of Web3. With our extensive range of products and services, and unwavering commitment to innovation, OKX envisions a world of financial access backed by blockchain and the power of decentralized finance.
We are innovative in the way we think, work, and in the products we create. We are also socially responsible by actively participating and encouraging employees to take part in various public welfare activities. With more than 3,000 employees around the world, we believe embracing diversity and inclusion will spark the creation of long-term value for the industry.
Come build the future of Web3 with us!
*We welcome applications from candidates around the world and would love for you to be based in the APAC region (now or in the near future), if possible.
We’re seeking a Head of Product Design, Web3 to lead the next phase of our design evolution. In this role, you will:
- Define how OKX scales Web3 experiences globally, bridging CeFi, wallet, and DeFi into one cohesive, clarity-first ecosystem.
- Shape design for key product areas like Wallet, DEX, Growth and Defi. Lowering barriers for millions of first-time users while serving advanced traders and institutions.
- Champion a design vision that balances trust, compliance, and usability with the creativity and speed of Web3 innovation.
- Drive adoption and engagement by unifying design systems, brand identity, and product experiences across markets — with particular focus on EMEA and US expansion.
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lead design for a platform that’s redefining finance, empowering people everywhere to participate in an onchain economy.
What You’ll Be Doing- Leadership & People Management
- Build, scale, and inspire a global product design organization across regions and time zones.
- Mentor senior design leaders, establish succession planning, and foster a growth culture.
- Define performance frameworks and ensure accountability to measurable outcomes.
- Design & Strategy
- Create a unified design strategy for Web3 that aligns with OKX’s long-term "everything onchain" vision.
- Translate complex blockchain and DeFi mechanics into intuitive, human-centered product flows.
- Drive excellence across all surfaces: mobile, desktop, wallet extensions, APIs.
- Evolve and scale our design system to ensure global consistency, speed, and quality.
- Tie design success directly to business outcomes (user growth, AUM, transaction volume).
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, and R&D to deliver innovative and customer centric user experiences.
- Interface directly with Product Managers (PMs) and Product Designers (PDs) across global teams.
- Act as a strategic advisor to senior executives, shaping business direction through design insights.
- Domain-Specific Responsibilities
- Lead design for DeFi, wallet, and growth products, driving adoption through frictionless experiences.
- Translate complex blockchain and DeFi concepts into intuitive product flows that enable mass adoption.
- Define design frameworks for Web3 growth initiatives, including token utility, ecosystem engagement, and community-driven features.
- Champion trust, transparency, and compliance in product design while balancing regulatory requirements.
- Stay ahead of Web3, crypto, and DeFi trends, ensuring the company remains a market leader in usability and adoption.
- At least 10 years of design experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management or organizational leadership role.
- Proven track record in scaling, leading, and managing global design teams, including managers, senior leaders & individual contributors.
- Deep expertise in product design, design systems, and branding, with the ability to set a high bar for quality and efficiency.
- Extensive experience managing cross-regional, cross-functional stakeholders, and cross-cultural teams, with strong cultural sensitivity and adaptability.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and team-building skills — able to drive vision while empowering teams.
- Strong stress management and resilience, capable of navigating challenges from multiple dimensions simultaneously.
- Web3 native – deep understanding of the domains & crypto-native user behaviors, DeFi mechanics, and wallet ecosystems.
- Bilingual communication abilities (English, Chinese) – essential for interfacing with global teams, Product Management leaders, and Design across HQ and international markets.
Perks & Benefits
Competitive total compensation package
L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
Various team building programs and company events
Wellness and meal allowances
Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
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Top Skills
APIs
Defi
Design Systems
Desktop
Mobile
Web3
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 2017, OKX is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchanges. OKX innovatively adopted blockchain technology to reshape the financial ecosystem by offering some of the most diverse and sophisticated products, solutions, and trading tools on the market. Trusted by more than 20 million users in over 180 regions globally, OKX strives to provide an engaging platform that empowers every individual to explore the world of crypto.
In addition to its world-class DeFi exchange, OKX serves its users with OKX Insights, a research arm that is at the cutting edge of the latest trends in the cryptocurrency industry. With its extensive range of crypto products and services, and unwavering commitment to innovation, OKX’s vision is a world of financial access backed by blockchain and the power of decentralized finance.
