About the company
About Chainlink Labs Chainlink is the industry standard oracle network for connecting smart contracts to the real world. With Chainlink, developers can build hybrid smart contracts that combine on-chain code with an extensive collection of secure off-chain services powered by Decentralized Oracle Networks. Managed by a global, decentralized community of hundreds of thousands of people, Chainlink is introducing a fairer model for contracts. Its network currently secures billions of dollars in value for smart contracts across the decentralized finance (DeFi), insurance, and gaming ecosystems, among others. The full vision of the Chainlink Network can be found in the Chainlink 2.0 whitepaper. Chainlink is trusted by hundreds of organizations—from global enterprises to projects at the forefront of the blockchain economy—to deliver definitive truth via secure, reliable data. Chainlink Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LI-Remote Chainlink Labs focuses on SaaS, Open Source, Software, and Blockchains. Their company has offices in New York City and San Francisco. They have a mid-size team that's between 51-200 employees. You can view their website at https://chainlinklabs.com/ or find them on LinkedIn. 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 RODMuOC4xNTIuNzEM
Job Summary
Who we’re looking for:
📍You’re focused on what matters most and ignore unimportant industry distractions. 📍You take extreme ownership and deliver outstanding results. 📍You have a growth mindset, seek out feedback and engage in constructive dialogue with others to help them grow. 📍You move fast and evolve with rapidly advancing technologies. 📍You want to be part of a team that excels and is committed to building the Chainlink Network and growing the Web3 ecosystem over the long term. 📍You are welcoming toward a diverse network of participants joining an open, global standard. 📍You’re excited about the future of Web3 and building a world powered by cryptographic truth.
📍The Finance team is focused on enabling Chainlink Labs to operate as a financially healthy and responsible business, building for speed and scale while avoiding unnecessary friction. We manage our capital resources carefully, surveying the road ahead to anticipate and prepare for any turn, and ensure the right resources are allocated for maximum returns. We analyze the business and report on key performance indicators, partner closely with other teams across the company, and ensure that we drive the right business outcomes, proper compliance, and accountability.
📍As a Senior Visual Designer, you will be instrumental in driving Chainlink’s brand strategy, and visual experience across all channels. In collaboration with the Design team, you will have a major impact by owning aesthetics and executing the visual direction of Chainlink, one of the most exciting and rapidly growing blockchain projects in the industry.
📍You will report to the Creative Director, and work closely with the Design and Marketing teams to define the look and feel of transformative blockchain technology.
Objectives of this Role
📍Take ownership of all types of marketing collateral both in digital and print, such as featured images, social media banners, editorial illustrations, swags, posters, and more, that are shared daily with our engaging and growing community
📍Capture groundbreaking technical concepts and creatively translate them into relatable and clear visual pieces
📍Design engaging presentations that are viewed by thousands of experts and used by dozens of media outlets to depict the foundational aspects of Chainlink’s revolutionary vision
📍Manage visual design projects end-to-end, gearing workflows that produce high-quality outputs in a timely manner
📍Reinforce Chainlink’s brand awareness by following the established guidelines throughout an output that reaches tens of thousands of people on a daily basis.
📍Maintain and grow the design resources with high-quality assets and resources
📍Collaborate and proactively interact with team members and external stakeholders and assist them with any design need, while reinforcing the Chainlink visual brand that reaches tens of thousands of people on a daily basis.
Skills & Qualifications
📍10+ years of graphic design, digital illustration, and print experience, preferably in developer tools and/or technology companies 📍Strong fundamental knowledge of formal design principles including color, typography, and layout 📍Clean and clear aesthetics optimized around modern design standards for developer tools and technology products 📍Ability to take technical/complex concepts and explain them artfully and simply using design as a resource 📍Experience taking initiative, working independently and actively to resolve issues, and taking ownership of projects 📍Experience working in a fast-paced, always-changing environment 📍Experience in team management, or interest in director roles as part of your career growth 📍Proficiency in Adobe Suite, especially Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop. Advanced knowledge of Keynote. 📍Passion for the blockchain space and its power to change the world for the better
Preferred Skills
📍Experience in web design is a big plus. 📍Experience in motion design and videography is a big plus.