Head of Design (Cape Town -Remote)

Head of Design will play a pivotal role at Token Metrics, not just in elevating the aesthetic and usability of our products but in shaping the future of crypto analytics through innovative design solutions. This role demands a unique blend of creative talent, strategic mindset, and in-depth knowledge of the crypto industry, alongside proven leadership to guide and inspire a dynamic design team.

Responsibilities

Design Leadership: Cultivate a robust design strategy that propels Token Metrics to the forefront of the industry. Lead, mentor, and scale a design team capable of executing high-caliber UI/UX and graphic design projects.

Cross-Functional Synergy: Act as the linchpin between design, product, engineering, and marketing teams, ensuring design principles are seamlessly integrated into product development and brand messaging.

User-Centric Innovation: Champion user research and data-driven design approaches to continually refine and enhance user experience across all touchpoints.

Market-Informed Design Decisions: Utilize your deep understanding of the crypto market to inform design decisions, ensuring our products not only meet but exceed the evolving needs of our users.

Cultural Ambassador for Design: Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning within the design team, encouraging innovative solutions that push industry boundaries.

Requirements

Crypto Design Expertise: 7+ years of experience in design, with at least 3+ years in leadership roles, preferably within the crypto or fintech sectors. A portfolio demonstrating UI/UX and graphic design excellence in crypto.

Strategic Visionary: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a comprehensive design strategy that aligns with business goals and user needs.

Leadership and Collaboration: Proven track record of building and leading high-performing design teams. Exceptional ability to collaborate across departments to drive unified project outcomes.

Innovative Problem-Solver: Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with a history of pushing the envelope in design thinking.

Communication Excellence: Outstanding communication and presentation skills, adept at articulating design concepts and strategies to various stakeholders.

Educational Background: Bachelor’s or master’s in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field. Further certifications related to blockchain or design thinking are a plus.

About Token Metrics

Token Metrics is an AI-driven cryptocurrency research company that uses artificial intelligence to build Crypto indices, rankings, and price predictions.

Token Metrics has a diverse set of customers, from retail investors and traders to Crypto fund managers, in more than 50 countries.