Brand Designer & Illustrator in Toronto - Berachain

Blockchain Works; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading blockchain company in Toronto seeks a Brand Designer to craft and evolve its visual identity. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in brand design, strong illustration skills, and proficiency in design software. You will collaborate with stakeholders to create compelling designs that tell the brand story and ensure consistency across all platforms. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape brand awareness in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in brand design with a strong portfolio.
• Exceptional illustration and storytelling skills through design.
• Proficient in design software and aware of the latest trends.

Responsibilities

• Craft and evolve the visual identity of Berachain.
• Collaborate on landing page designs that tell the brand story.
• Lead the creation of brand guidelines and ensure consistency.

Skills

Brand design

Illustration

Communication skills

Design software proficiency

Education

Graphic Design degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Job description

Background:

Berachain is a high-performance, EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) compatible, Layer 1 blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK. We're a young, world-class team of experts in computer science, type theory, economic game theory, risk management and enterprise development. Our team combines traditional experience in building and scaling teams at technology companies like Apple, Coinbase, IBM and Y-Combinator with crypto native experience from some of DeFi’s most impactful protocols.

We're all highly passionate about Web3, Toybox and building infrastructure to bring decentralized finance to the masses. Our core engineering team is based in Toronto. Here at Berachain, you’ll be joining a world-class team of experienced founders, engineers and researchers passionate about designing sustainable economic and blockchain systems. We’re well funded by a group of leading digital asset investors, hedge funds, centralized exchange venture arms and strategic angels.

We are looking for self-starters and mission driven individuals to join us as we build the future of decentralized finance. The ideal candidate for this role takes initiative and ownership over their work, thrives in a fast-paced and highly collaborative in-person environment, and is capable of rapidly adapting to evolving needs as required.

Responsibilities:

• Craft and evolve Berachain’s visual identity with graphics & illustrations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to produce compelling landing page designs & assets for digital that tell the Berachain story.
• Lead the creation of brand guidelines and ensure consistency across all external communications and platforms.
• Drive brand awareness and customer loyalty through innovative design strategies and execution.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in brand design, with a portfolio showcasing a wide range of work across digital (Core focus on landing page designs) and print media.
• Strong illustration skills, able to create unique and engaging artwork that enhances brand storytelling and visual appeal.
• Strong understanding of branding principles and storytelling through design.
• Proficiency in design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.) and an understanding of the latest design trends.
• Exceptional communication skills to articulate design decisions and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating memorable brand experiences.

Desirable Knowledge:

• Experience in web3 or deFi.
• A portfolio demonstrating successful entire brand transformations, revamps or launches.
• Education in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field.
• Experience with motion graphics or video editing tools.