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.