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Head of Design

About Polygon Labs

Polygon Labs is a software development company building and developing a network of aggregated blockchains via the AggLayer, secured by Ethereum. As public infrastructure, the AggLayer will bring together user bases and liquidity for any connected chain, and leverage Ethereum as a settlement layer. Polygon Labs has also contributed to the core development of several widely-adopted scaling protocols and tools for launching blockchains, including Polygon PoS, Polygon zkEVM, and Polygon Miden, which is in development as well as Polygon CDK.

Your Role

As the Head of Design at Polygon Labs, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the developer experience of our solutions and services. You will lead a talented design team in creating intuitive, engaging, and impactful designs that resonate with a community of developers. Your strategic vision will guide the design process from concept to execution, ensuring that our solutions align with our mission of making blockchain accessible and easy to use. As the leader of the design department, you’ll play a key role in developing and executing design strategies that resonate with the crypto community and developers.

Your Responsibilities

Lead and inspire the design team to create exceptional developer experiences across all Polygon Labs solutions and services, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
Develop and implement a cohesive design strategy that aligns with Polygon Labs' vision and business objectives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and engineering, to ensure cohesive and innovative design solutions.
Oversee the design process, from developer research and prototyping to final implementation, ensuring high-quality and timely deliverables.
Conduct developer research and usability testing to gather insights that inform design decisions and enhance developer satisfaction.
Advocate for developer-centered design principles and best practices throughout the organization.
Mentor and develop design team members.
Stay abreast of industry trends, tools and technologies, integrating relevant insights into the design process.
Present design concepts and strategies to stakeholders and executives, effectively communicating the vision and rationale behind design choices.
Manage design resources and budgets, ensuring efficient and effective use of time and materials.

What You'll Need

8+ years of experience in design, with a proven track record of 3 years in a leadership role
A strong portfolio showcasing your design expertise, including experience with web and mobile applications.
Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, or similar software.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Deep understanding of user experience principles (especially as applied to the developer community), visual design, and branding within the tech or blockchain sector.
Ability to think strategically and drive design initiatives that align with business objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
Experience in a tech or blockchain environment

Polygon Labs Perks

The goal of the Polygon Labs total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan includes the following benefits for our full time employees:

Remote first global workforce
Industry leading Medical, Dental and Vision health insurance*
Company matching 401k with 3% match*
$1,500 Home Office Set Up Allowance (life-time max)
$200 Annual Book Allowance Program
$75 Monthly internet or phone reimbursement
Flexible Time Off
1 company wide wellness Friday day off per quarter
Company issued laptop
Egg freezing, mental health, and employee wellness benefits

*In certain countries medical, dental and vision is fully covered for employees & their dependents. This is country and plan specific.

*401k is for United States employees only

Polygon Labs is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Polygon Labs is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

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