About CoinDesk IndicesCoinDesk Indices will provide crypto data solutions to our customers that allow them to license, ingest and use data on a desktop offering across their enterprise and consume data feeds in real-time. Mission-critical datasets will serve as a critical source of information across CoinDesk Indices, CoinDesk Media, DCG subsidiaries, and ultimately, the most respected capital markets firms. We will become a content partner and a thought leader in building solutions for Market Data, On-Chain Data, and Analytics.The RoleCoinDesk Indices is hiring a front-end developer to conceptualize, build, test, and improve internal applications to enhance the data-gathering and analytical capabilities of its analysts, editors, and reporters so that they can iteratively improve the written, visual and interactive content they deliver to its readers. These professionals produce the news and analysis that makes CoinDesk the leading publisher in the cryptocurrency category. The Front-End Developer will work closely with existing CoinDesk Indices engineering teams to build new capabilities in a way that informs the development of new features for end-users.  Some of the applications developed through this process will become components of new products for CDI end users, as CoinDesk Indices expands its offerings for sophisticated cryptocurrency investors. The role will eventually report to the VP of Engineering for CoinDesk Indices. Responsibilities<ul> <li>Proficiency in CSS, HTML and JavaScript (especially D3.js) on React-based applications.<li> </li><li>Proficiency in data analysis using Python, R and SQL.<li> </li><li>Familiarity with financial data and its uses in financial analysis.<li> </li><li>Entrepreneurial approach to projects, including a willingness to work closely with users, product managers and engineers to identify needs, then develop minimum viable products to test, observe and iterate.<li> </li><li>Ability to gather and analyze the content requirements of both internal users and end-users in the context of financial analysis and investment.<li> <ul> Requirements<ul> <li>Conduct user discovery interviews and observations, developing a clear sense of internal user needs.<li> </li><li>Conceptualize solutions that help users meet objectives, fit into their workflows and expand their capabilities.<li> </li><li>Develop and deploy data applications, such as data dashboards, both for internal use and as potential enhancements to price pages, working in collaboration with product managers and back-end developers as needed.<li> </li><li>Work with data providers at CoinDesk Indices to define back-end requirements for tools that enhance the analysis, reporting and display of indices data.<li> </li><li>Work with analysts, editors and reporters to contribute to long-form projects anchored on data visualizations and interactivity.<li> </li><li>Provide analysts, editors and reporters with support and documentation as required, and gather feedback on applications and features.<li> </li><li>Implement changes in response to user feedback.<li> </li><li>Collaborate with Product teams to identify features, applications and enhancements for end-user-facing platforms, including coindesk.compricebitcoin, other price pages and other data products.<li> </li><li>Collaborate with Engineering teams to fast-track the development of end-user-facing products, providing specs and insights  based on internal product development, adoption and user feedback.<li> <ul> When applying, mention the word CANDYSHOP when applying to show you read the job post completely. This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human RMTg1LjEzNS4xMDguMTg4M</ul></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ul></ul></li></li></li></li></li></li></ul>

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The Role: Design thinking and user experience are at the forefront of everything we do. The work of a Product Designer is to envision how people experience our products and bring that vision to life in a way that feels inspired, exciting, and even magical. In a Product Designer role, you'll take on complex tasks and transform them into intuitive, accessible, and easy-to-use designs for CoinDesk users around the world, from the first-time user to the sophisticated expert. Achieving this goal requires collaboration with teams of Designers, Editors, Researchers, Engineers, and Product Managers throughout the design process, from creating user flows and wireframes to building user interface mockups and prototypes. At each stage, you will anticipate what our CoinDesk users need, advocate for them, and ensure that the final product surprises and delights them. About You:  <ul> <li>You have a bachelor's degree in a UX-related field (human-computer interaction, human factors, behavioral research, or graphic design) or equivalent practical experience.<li> </li><li>You have experience in designing mobile interfaces from pre-launch to post-launch.<li> </li><li>A true product designer at heart, you love building, contributing, and maintaining the Design System and the overall brand language.<li> </li><li>You demonstrate excellent layout design skills and the ability to convey complex ideas in a straightforward, simple, and visually elegant manner.<li> </li><li>You possess a strong analytical thinking and deductive skills.<li> </li><li>You are knowledgeable in Usability Testing Principles.<li> </li><li>You are proficient in HTMLCSS; knowledge of JavaScript is a Big Plus.<li> </li><li>You are very well versed in design and UX software (e.g., Figma, Invision, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Lucidchart)<li> </li><li>You are knowledgeable in interaction design and information architecture.<li> </li><li>You have a strong portfolio of design projects.<li> </li><li>Your work demonstrates an understanding of website usabilityweb optimization, UX, and responsive designs.<li> </li><li>You can manage high work volumes, process multiple projects simultaneously, and follow up on projects with a strong sense of urgency.<li> </li><li>You are collaborative and organized with strong communication skills<li> </li><li>Experience at media andor crypto companies a huge plus.<li> <ul> What You'll Do:  <ul> <li>Sketch, wireframe, prototype, and test designs early and often.<li> </li><li>Partner with product, engineering, and editorial on creating working versions (prototype) designed to get user feedback.<li> </li><li>Work with other designers to raise the quality bar and contribute to our design system of components, styles, and interactions.<li> </li><li>Partner with product managers to define a project roadmap that directs the entire team.<li> </li><li>Work closely with engineers to build, iterate on, and ship concepts.<li> </li><li>Partner with UX researcher and product managers during the discovery phase to conduct user research and competitive analysis.<li> </li><li>Advocate product design processes, principles, and tools to colleagues.<li> </li><li>Create and manage UX documentation, including wireframes, storyboards, and sitemaps.<li> </li><li>Keep abreast of competitor products and industry trends.<li> <ul> When applying, mention the word CANDYSHOP when applying to show you read the job post completely. This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human RMzEuMzAuMTY1LjE4NgM</ul></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ul></ul></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ul>

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