Brand & Design Lead

About Socket

Socket is the first chain abstraction protocol. Socket was founded in 2021 with the mission to solve increasing fragmentation between rollups and chains.

Over the last 2 years, Socket has facilitated over $11bn in volumes. Socket is leveraged by the top protocols & applications in the space like Metamask, Coinbase, Rainbow Wallet, Zapper, Zerion, OpenSea, Aevo, Matcha & more.

Socket is looking for a Brand & Design Lead to elevate Socket’s brand and presence.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define and lead Socket’s brand and visual identity to create a cohesive aesthetic that resonates with Web3 communities.
• Collaborate with product, marketing, and community teams to ensure consistent branding across web, product, print, and social media.
• Craft Socket’s story through a foundational brand voice and compelling visual design.
• Manage end-to-end brand and marketing projects, including product launches and campaigns.
• Create graphics & visuals to amplify storytelling on digital platforms.
• Simplify complex technical concepts into relatable, visually striking designs.
• Stay updated with crypto and digital design trends to bring fresh ideas to Socket’s branding efforts.
• Shape how Socket is perceived across the Web3 ecosystem, building a brand that inspires trust and innovation.

Required Experience

• Passionate about the web3 industry, its culture, aesthetics, and brands.
• Experience designing for Web3 projects or ecosystems is a must.
• Proven track record in managing end-to-end design processes for brand and marketing launches, including significant contributions to design guidelines and systems.
• 5+ years of experience in visual and brand design, with a proven track record in creating brand and marketing assets.
• Proficiency in design tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Figma.
• Skilled in simplifying and effectively communicating technical or complex concepts through innovative design solutions.
• Proactive and self-directed, thriving independently in dynamic work environments while taking full ownership of projects.
• Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective teamwork and collaboration.

Nice to have:

• Proficiency in Webflow is a plus.
• Familiarity with motion design tools such as After Effects or Blender is preferred.

What you'll like about us:

• We have real scale - our product reaches millions of people in crypto and our users love us
• No micromanagement bullshit. We trust each other and empower employees to make decisions autonomously.
• We are a team of builders- we’re always shipping
• Good vibes - we are all team players that only want the best for each other and the company.
• Remote Friendly - Enjoy the flexibility of remote work.