Visual Designer

Wintermute is a leading algorithmic trading company in the crypto industry. We specialize in providing liquidity across cryptocurrency exchanges and trading platforms, offering OTC trading solutions, and supporting blockchain projects and traditional financial institutions entering the crypto space. Additionally, Wintermute Ventures invests in early-stage DeFi projects. Our company was founded in 2017 by industry leaders with a successful track record. We have a unique culture that combines the technological expertise of high-frequency trading firms with the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of technology startups. Wintermute sees digital assets as a transformative asset class and takes a long-term view of the market, aiming to create an innovative and compliant trading environment.

As a member of our team, you will collaborate with the visual design lead on a variety of projects, including Wintermute's client-facing products and brand identity. Your creative energy, impeccable taste, and out-of-the-box thinking will be used to create designs across different mediums, from digital user interfaces to social media memes to occasional print materials and videos. You will work closely with the visual design lead, marketing lead, and other teams to execute the creative direction, contribute to the design system and brand identity, and develop new concepts.

At Wintermute, there are no limits to how employees can shape and develop their roles. We value individual growth and encourage employees to take ownership of their work.

Responsibilities

• Website Design

• Develop web page designs

• Contribute to and expand the distinctive Wintermute style and design system

• Brand Assets

• Implement and maintain the brand library, including internal and external assets, style, templates, typography, etc.

• Build and upkeep a brand book

• Collaborate with external or internal art directors to develop Wintermute's brand and sub-brands aligned with the company's ethos and objectives

• Marketing and Social Media

• Create visuals and videos for social media and other marketing channels

• Design digital and physical marketing assets, such as merchandise, for internal and external audiences

• Collaboration

• Work closely with marketing and other teams to enhance and strengthen Wintermute's brand identity

Hard Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Art, or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience in visual and/or motion design, preferably within integrated design and product teams
• Portfolio demonstrating creativity and quality in execution
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite
• Proficiency in Figma
• Excellent sense of humor

Preferred Requirements

• Strong personal interest in or experience with cryptocurrency
• Experience with generative design
• Experience in data visualization and infographics
• Experience with motion graphics

What Wintermute Offers

• A unique opportunity to work on interesting projects and take on a high level of responsibility and ownership
• Great company culture that values informality, collaboration, and ambition
• Cool office in central London with a sci-fi touch
• Flexibility in terms of working from home and working hours, although we require >60% work from the office as we are unable to accept fully remote candidates
• Aligned incentive structure with performance-based variable pay and unlimited upside potential
• Standard perks like pension, private health insurance, free food, and office gym
• UK work permits and relocation assistance available

Write to Us If

• You enjoy applying your creativity to various domains, including user interfaces, print, and digital art objects
• You are determined, ambitious, humble, and willing to work hard and learn
• You appreciate meritocracy and being assessed based on your deliverables
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset rather than a 9-to-5 mentality
• You are comfortable working non-standard working hours due to our high-growth startup operating in the 24/7 crypto world
• You prefer working in a team environment rather than being fully remote

Tips for a Successful Application

• This role is based in London
• Conduct research on our website and social media channels
• If your experience or skills may not seem directly relevant, clearly explain what you can bring to the position
• Be prepared to demonstrate your hard skills through testing, as our focus is on knowledge and ability rather than credentials
• Note that simply submitting an application will not suffice; we promise to respond to applicants who put effort into making their application relevant.