About IOV Labs
IOV Labs is on a mission to provide the next generation of fintech innovators with the decentralised tools and technology to build a new global economy.
IOV Labs develops, promotes, and supports Rootstock, a Bitcoin merge-mined smart contract platform - the most secure smart contract platform in the world. IOV Labs also develops RIF Apps & Services to provide our partners with everything they need to build decentralized apps and new Open Finance services on Rootstock.
Everyday our teams come to work to build a more decentralised world, for a freer and fairer future.
About the Role
As our Head of Design, you will provide design direction and set high standards from early stages of ideation through launch. You and your team will shape the design strategy, prototypes, and solutions in collaboration with org leaders and cross-functional partners.
Your function will shape design elements across internal projects, monetizable products and services, and creative campaigns across IOVs brand and marketing, and developer functions.
You will report directly to the VP Product, and have the opportunity to build a best-in-class design team.
What You’ll be Doing
Provide brand / product design direction and set high standards for IOVs approach to the design of web applications, mobile applications, visual interface, and UI/UX designCollaborate with engineering, product, business, and brand / marketing leads to design our projects and products from conception to launch and scaleDrive and deliver multiple design projects simultaneously, and ultimately build a best-in-class design team that is integrated across functions at IOV LabsIncorporate data and customer insights in order to create conceptual wireframes, prototypes and high fidelity designsCreate a unified design system that increases the velocity of our product and open source engineering teams and extends to brand and marketing outputWork cross-functionally to create integrated project, product and brand/marketing experiences that drive business outcomes and uphold a high bar, reflecting the orgs vision vision, mission, and ethosWhat You Bring to the Table
Extensive experience in all phases of the design process including user research, copywriting, wireframing, prototyping, visual design, interaction design, and usability testingThe capacity to bring novel, simple, and intuitive design to a nascent industry in which user experiences and interfaces are complex and inscrutable to the everyday personA passion for translating complex problems into simple, relatable, and engaging solutionsAn innate understanding of the end-to-end product design process – from identifying customer needs, jobs-to-be-done, and pain points to delivering exceptional customer experiencesDesire to mentor and lead others in building out a design functionInterest in decentralised applications, and the potential of decentralised finance and decentralised identityProven experience in problem solving. We’re in a very new environment with complexities that will require creative thinking to solveLeadership experience in a transformative environmentExperience in being a strategic partner to engineering, product, and business teamsAbility to collect and interpret both qualitative and quantitative feedbackAbility to effectively communicate and persuade around design conceptsCreative problem-solving skillsProven experience working with FigmaSpanish & English fluency a huge advantageWhat You’ll Get Back
Competitive salary and company bonus100% remote working (External Employee) from anywhere in the worldGlobal WeWork membershipFlexible working hours - you’re free to work however you work bestPaid holidays and personal leave daysOpportunity to work with state of art technology in a challenging and unique projectInternationally diverse and dynamic team with a clear vision and strategyTraining programs to learn everything about the crypto worldWeekly scientific moments by our Research & Innovation team to learn about technology, challenges, and solutions in the blockchain worldLanguage courses: English & SpanishEmployee assistance program offering legal, financial, family, psychological, and wellness counselling for you and your familyIOV Labs Mission, Vision, & Purpose
Our purpose is to... build a more decentralized world, for a freer and fairer future.Our vision is… a safe and equitable global financial system that enables everyone to participate and prosper.We’re on a mission to… provide the next generation of fintech innovators with the decentralized tools and technology to build a new global economy.IOV Labs Values
Our values reflect the fact that we are a global, distributed team who embrace complex and revolutionary decentralized technologies, guided by a strong social purpose.
FocusTake ResponsibilityMake it UsefulStay OpenBe FairWe are excited to see what you're made of!
IOV Labs embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, Veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
