Senior Brand Designer

The DFINITY Foundation is in search of an experienced Senior Brand Designer who possesses creativity and a desire to advance within the organization. The ideal candidate will dedicatedly work towards refining and fortifying the DFINITY brand identity while ensuring its uniformity across digital and offline channels. This role entails close collaboration with the Branding & Design team, the Global Marketing & Adoption team, and R&D stakeholders to establish a unified visual identity catering to the diverse audiences. The candidate will be responsible for crafting and executing branding design systems, generating compelling visuals, and ensuring brand coherence across the website and marketing campaigns. Proficiency in recognizing current design trends and their impact on branding is advantageous.

Background and Skills

The prospective candidate must be a visionary designer enthusiastic about visual storytelling and proficient in producing illustrations and various brand assets. They should be skilled in developing comprehensive branding design systems that offer direction for the consistent use of brand elements across different platforms. A self-motivated individual with strong communication skills and the ability to excel in a fast-paced environment is sought after. Additionally, possessing strong analytical skills and the capability to present engaging design concepts while advocating for their ideas are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to grasp branding requirements and incorporate stakeholder feedback into design solutions.
• Create and sustain a cohesive branding design system to govern the consistent utilization of visual elements across both digital and offline platforms, including event branding.
• Partner closely with the website and marketing teams to ensure brand uniformity and style cohesiveness across all platforms.
• Produce high-quality visuals such as illustrations, icons, and other design assets to enrich the brand's visual identity.
• Present design concepts and solutions proficiently, emphasizing compelling brand storytelling and user-focused design principles.
• Remain abreast of the latest design and technology trends to keep the brand assets and visual identity contemporary and pertinent.
• Oversee the brand design process from inception to implementation, ensuring alignment with the overall brand strategy.
• Examine design trends and brand performance, utilizing insights to refine and better design solutions.
• Collaborate closely with developers and technical teams to ensure accurate implementation of design elements and address design-related issues.
• Engage in workshops and strategy sessions to refine workflows and enhance experiences related to brand design and coherence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Keen interest in Web3 and Blockchain technology.
• Holds a Bachelor's degree in Design, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 6 years of experience in brand design, visual design, or product design.
• Proficient in Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite, specifically in creating branding systems and assets.
• A robust portfolio showcasing expertise in creating visual design systems, illustrations, and branding assets.
• Familiarity with web technologies' fundamentals like HTML/CSS (coding skills not essential).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the Web3 space for 1-3 years.
• 1-2 years experience in a lead brand design role.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead branding design projects in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to function effectively within a multi-disciplinary team setting, exhibiting excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to lead or engage in workshops aimed at enhancing branding workflows and brand coherence across digital platforms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.