Design Lead

The Company is an applied research and engineering lab operating at the intersection of quantum computing and cryptography. The team builds security-focused infrastructure that helps future-proof the digital asset ecosystem.

Their work centers on post-quantum migration, upgrading wallets, identity systems, and settlement rails to quantum-safe standards while preserving usability, composability, and developer workflows. Through tooling, audits, testnets, and applied research, they support leading ecosystems in adopting secure, production-ready cryptographic infrastructure.
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The Role

The Design Lead will define and execute the product design and brand vision across the Company’s platform and external presence.

This is a strategic, hands-on role combining product UX/UI ownership with brand leadership. You will partner closely with product, engineering, and executive stakeholders to create intuitive user experiences and a cohesive visual identity across product, web, and communications.

Ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, moves quickly, and enjoys building design systems from the ground up in an early-stage environment.
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Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to product strategy and user experience direction
• Design high-quality UX/UI flows, prototypes, and production-ready assets in Figma
• Partner with product and engineering to ensure design intent carries through to implementation
• Lead brand and visual identity development across product and external touchpoints
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and feedback synthesis
• Support roadmap and planning discussions from a design perspective
• Operate effectively in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
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Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in product design, UX/UI, or related roles
• Strong foundation in user-centered design, interaction design, and accessibility
• Expert proficiency in Figma, including prototyping and responsive design
• Strong communication and storytelling skills
• High ownership mindset with the ability to ship quickly and thoughtfully
• Comfortable working in early-stage startup environments
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Nice to Have

• Experience designing for crypto-native or developer audiences
• Experience leading brand creation or rebranding initiatives
• Close collaboration experience with product and engineering leadership
• Interest in simplifying deeply technical concepts through thoughtful design

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