Brand Design Manager
Role in brief
The Stellar Development Foundation seeks a Brand Design Manager to lead the creative vision and execution for the Stellar network's brand identity. This role involves guiding design output for digital, campaigns, and events, managing a design team, and collaborating with external agencies. It suits a seasoned design leader with expertise in brand identity systems and a strong interest in blockchain technology.
About the role
This role involves establishing and evolving the visual identity for the Stellar network, a blockchain platform focused on financial services. The Brand Design Manager will oversee all creative output, ensuring a consistent brand presence across various platforms, including digital campaigns, brand activations, and events. This position is central to how the Stellar network is perceived and experienced by its audience.
A key aspect of this role is leadership, as the manager will mentor and guide a design team while also managing relationships with external agencies and production vendors. Success in this position means delivering integrated creative strategies through effective collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders and presenting creative concepts to leadership, all while improving team workflows and introducing fresh visual ideas.
The Experiential Marketing team, which this role is part of, aims to bring the Stellar network to life through engaging and immersive environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio demonstrating their craft and leadership in design, with a deep understanding of building and maintaining brand identity systems, particularly within the context of blockchain or fintech.
The salary for this full-time, hybrid position ranges from $145,000 to $215,000.
Skills that matter here
- Creative Direction: This role owns the creative vision and execution across all brand touchpoints for the Stellar network.
- Brand Guidelines: The manager will establish and evolve Stellar's visual identity, requiring a strong understanding of brand guidelines.
- Leadership: This position involves leading and mentoring a design team, as well as pitching creative concepts to leadership.
- Figma: Expert-level proficiency in Figma is required for design work and team collaboration.
- Adobe Creative Suite: Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is necessary for various design tasks.
- Blockchain: A genuine curiosity about blockchain, fintech, or the Web3 space is required, with bonus points for prior experience in crypto or DeFi marketing.
Who this role suits
- A design leader with at least two years of experience managing a design team.
- Someone with a strong portfolio showcasing their design craft and leadership capabilities.
- An individual who excels at building and stewarding comprehensive brand identity systems.
- A professional who is genuinely curious about blockchain technology and its application in financial services.
From the employer
Responsibilities
- Own the creative vision and execution across all touchpoints.
- Lead brand and design output for digital, campaigns, brand activations, and events.
- Establish and evolve Stellar’s visual identity as the blockchain for financial services.
- Manage and mentor a design team.
- Own external agency and production vendor relationships.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver integrated creative strategies.
- Pitch creative concepts to leadership.
- Improve team workflows and introduce new visual ideas.
Requirements
- 7+ years of design experience.
- At least 2 years leading or managing a design team.
- Strong portfolio reflecting craft and leadership.
- Deep expertise in building and stewarding brand identity systems.
- Expert-level proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience directing motion, video, and production partners.
- Genuine curiosity about blockchain, fintech, or Web3 space.
- Bonus points for experience in crypto, DeFi, or financial technology marketing.
Conditions
- Salary: $145,000-$215,000.
- Full-time position.
- Hybrid work environment.
Questions about this role
What is the remote work policy for this position?
This is a full-time position with a hybrid work environment.
What level of seniority is expected for this role?
This is a middle-seniority position, requiring at least 7 years of design experience and 2 years of team leadership.
What are the key technical skills required for this role?
Key technical skills include expert-level proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, along with experience directing motion, video, and production partners.