Lead Designer

About Layer N:

Layer N is the first hyper-performant and horizontally scalable blockchain network designed to enable trustless computing at internet scale. Layer N is a multi-tenant L2 blockchain: a network of independently-scalable custom execution environments powered by a shared peer-to-peer communication layer.

Layer N is designed to expand what’s possible to build in web3 by optimizing compute, latency, and UX, all while enabling seamless composability between applications in its network.

Layer N is comprised of a team spanning backgrounds from Harvard, CMU, DFINITY, Google, VMWare, Galaxy Digital, and more, and is backed by top-tier institutions like Founders Fund, Kraken Ventures, SALT, Amber Group, and more.

Position Overview:

Join Layer N's Lead Designer shape the future of crypto by implementing and designing key visual elements, including branding work, product UI design, and graphics. Your role involves crafting compelling visual assets like banners, logos, and graphic art, ensuring alignment with our brand and strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative user experiences, design beautiful UIs, and drive high-impact initiatives forward. Your work will involve auditing and researching new user experiences, evangelizing best design practices, and rapidly prototyping and testing new product concepts. 

Requirements:

• A digital portfolio showcasing user-centered design solutions with robust user experience, visual, and interaction design skills, spanning mobile apps and responsive websites.

• 5+ years of proven experience in crafting outstanding products.

• Demonstrated design experience, whether independently or within a collaborative team setting.

• Genuine enthusiasm for design within startup environments and product development.

• Capacity to work autonomously and take ownership of projects.

• Deep understanding of crypto and its ecosystem.

• Exceptional communication skills.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $100k - $180k. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and typical maximum target for new hire salaries for the position of a candidate based in New York at any level. We do hire exceptionally talented professionals with decades of experience in their field. As such, our range may be higher than what is displayed. Our base salary ranges are determined by experience and location, and we hire at all levels for multiple roles. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, job-related skills demonstrated during the interviews, working experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include equity, tokens, or benefits.