Design Lead - Midnight

Who are we?

IOHK, is a technology company focused on Blockchain research and development. We are renowned for our scientific approach to blockchain development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability. Our projects include decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain technology globally.

We invest in the unknown, applying our curiosity and desire for positive change to everything we do. By fueling creativity, innovation, and progress within our teams, our products and services are designed for people to be fearless, to be changemakers.

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About Midnight:

IOG's Midnight Tribe is a business technology provider and core contributor to the Midnight Network, a blockchain platform for developing decentralized applications that safeguard personal and commercial data. The Midnight Network is the first blockchain to offer programmable data isolation by leveraging zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs to enable selective disclosure of what information is visible on-chain and is designed to help developers implement necessary business policies, such as meeting regulatory requirements.

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What the role involves:

As the Design Lead at Midnight, you will champion design and support the creative process across a wide variety of projects,, along with being our brand champion. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in creative design and marketing, with a passion for blockchain technology as well as experience in research, prototyping, branding, and cross-functional collaboration.

As an exceptionally talented Designer, you will add your own magic to our content and deliver solutions across a variety of briefs and sectors. You will also have strong attention to detail, and leadership skills, with the ability to communicate creative direction to stakeholders across the organization

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Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for leading and executing creative that effectively communicate and promote Midnight’s products and initiatives across all aspects and areas of the business.
• You will mentor designers of all levels (both internal and external to Midnight), and work with cross-functional teams to bring Midnight’s vision to life.
• Create, define and maintain the visual brand standards for Midnight, its products, sub-brands, and initiatives.
• Stay current on design trends and technologies, and make recommendations to enhance the design process and output.
• Lead workshops and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and marketing, to bring design concepts to life.
• Continuously explore and implement new design practices and patterns, leveraging creative problem-solving techniques to address complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions.

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Requirements:

Who you are:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in design, with a focus on digital marketing, branding, and interactive design.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in design, marketing, or a related field
• Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects
• Master of Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in Figma, Miro, and prototyping tools
• Knowledge of Product Design, Motion, Web3, and AI
• Passion for blockchain technology and its potential impact on society

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Are you an IOGer?

Do you find yourself questioning the status quo? Do you tinker with ideas and long to turn those ideas into solutions? Are you able to spark thoughtful debates, bringing out the inquisitiveness in others? Does the promise of continuously growing excite you? Then get ready to reimagine everything you thought wasn’t possible because that’s what it means to be an IOGer - we don’t set limits, we break them.

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Benefits

• Remote work
• Laptop reimbursement
• New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Competitive PTO

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At IOG, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.