Product Design Lead

About Mantle

Mantle is a pioneering on-chain ecosystem driving the mass adoption of token-governed technologies. The Mantle Ecosystem includes:

• Mantle Network: An Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) solution and the 4th largest L2 on Ethereum by Total Value Locked (TVL). It hosts a robust network of ecosystem applications and partnerships, including Ethena, Pendle, Merchant Moe, and Catizen.

• Mantle Governance: A decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) overseeing ecosystem decisions.

• Mantle Treasury: One of the largest on-chain treasuries on Ethereum.

• mETH Protocol: A cutting-edge ETH liquid staking and restaking protocol.

With user experience as a key growth driver, Mantle strives to set high design standards for its core and partnered products. As the ecosystem expands, creating seamless, unified, and impactful design experiences becomes increasingly critical.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Product Design Lead to spearhead Mantle’s product design team and oversee the design strategy for core ecosystem products, including the mETH Protocol, Rewards Station, and the Mantle Website.

In this role, you will lead a globally distributed team of designers, set the standard for Mantle’s design practices, and collaborate with product and marketing teams to ensure a unified, user-first design language across all touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership:

  • Manage and mentor a team of three product designers, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

  • Drive professional development for the design team and ensure alignment with Mantle’s goals.

• Design Strategy:

  • Develop and execute design strategies for both new and existing products.

  • Identify opportunities to improve user experiences and implement solutions effectively.

  • Collaborate closely with the Ecosystem Product Lead to devise strategies that boost product appeal, engagement, and conversion rates.

  • Partner with the communications design team to support go-to-market strategies.

• Design Consistency:

  • Unify the design language across all Mantle products to deliver a seamless and consistent user experience.

  • Advocate for and implement best practices in design systems and UX strategy.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

  • Work cross-functionally with product, engineering, marketing, and ecosystem partners to align design efforts with business objectives.

  • Represent the product design team in discussions with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

Required

• Proven Leadership: Minimum of 7 years of experience in product design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Crypto Expertise: Past experience in designing crypto products, with a strong understanding of blockchain technologies and user behavior.

  • Good-to-have: Candidate is a crypto native

• UX & Design Systems: Demonstrated ability to create, manage, and scale design systems and UX strategies.

• Product-First Mindset: Ability to integrate user needs with cross-functional requirements, ensuring designs align with broader product and business goals.

• Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and align diverse teams toward a shared vision.

Preferred

• Graphic Design Capabilities: Experience in graphic design and visual storytelling.

• Agile Work Style: Familiarity with agile processes and iterative design approaches.