Visual Designer Job at Best Friend Finance in San Francisco

Content Summary: Visual Designer at San Francisco, for Best Friend Finance

Step into the future of finance with UGLYCASH! We’re on a mission to shatter the norms of traditional banking and make financial freedom a reality for everyone. As a bold, cutting-edge platform, UGLYCASH is rewriting the rules of how people interact with money—and we want visionary talent like you to help make it happen. Ready to disrupt the system and create something extraordinary? Let’s go!

In the last 10 weeks, we’ve seen a weighted average WoW growth of 24.6% in members adding funds to UGLYCASH on a stablecoin model based in  Rtokens by the Reserve protocol, aiming to offer global banking-like services regulated in the future crypto capital of the world, the USA.

The Position

The brand design team is seeking a talented Visual Designer to shape exciting new projects for UGLYCASH, our innovative stablecoin wallet app. Our work spans consumer-facing features, marketing campaigns, enterprise solutions, social media content, and internal initiatives.

We tell the story of UGLYCASH through a dynamic and imaginative creative process. Leveraging a versatile toolkit—including graphic design, motion graphics, video production, 3D modeling, illustration, among others — we bring bold ideas to life and craft a powerful visual identity for our brand.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Design & Communication

• Collaborate directly with our CEO and our Design Director.
• Partner with the marketing team to create visually engaging and unique content.
• Bridge strategic concepts with tactical design execution.
• Document and effectively communicate design rationale.
• Manage cross-functional design communications.

Design Development

• Execute production-ready designs while maintaining a clear creative vision.
• Develop and manage brand design systems and libraries.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and interactive designs for landing pages and platforms.
• Translate innovative ideas into bold design solutions.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Ensure all design work consistently reflects and strengthens our brand identity.

Collaboration

• Foster strong relationships across distributed teams.
• Ensure fast and efficient design implementation.
• Manage projects to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Deliver consistently high-quality work you can take pride in, as often as possible.

Requirements

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of visual design experience or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in tools like Adobe CC and Figma.
• Expertise in brand design systems and agile workflows.
• Experience in fintech or finance (preferred).
• Demonstrated excellence in graphic and visual design, showcased in a portfolio—bonus points for blockchain/Web3 experience.
• Deep understanding of graphic design for social media, marketing campaigns, and OOH artwork.
• Proficiency in motion graphics, animation, and 3D is a strong advantage.

Technical Abilities

• Strong attention to detail.
• Expertise in brand design system development.
• Solid project management skills.

Communication

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in remote settings.
• Experience articulating and defending design decisions.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish (preferred).

Personal Attributes

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to prioritize effectively amidst competing demands.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Portfolio demonstrating outstanding visual design work and creativity.
• Ability to work in-office (Financial District, San Francisco) Monday through Thursday.

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive salary with the potential for a token grant (compensation is based on factors like experience and expertise).
• Location: Centrally located office in the Financial District, San Francisco.
• Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Work Flexibility: Work remotely for up to two months a year.
• Time Off: 3 weeks of vacation, sick days, company holidays, and bonus anniversary days.
• Parental & Bereavement Leave: Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and bereavement.

Best Friend Finance is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.