Design Director

MoonPay; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Share options

Health & dental benefits

Company events

Access to special events

Office lunches

Swag / merch

Job summary

A digital creative agency is seeking a Design Director to lead a talented design team in New York. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in design leadership and a strong understanding of branding and digital design. This pivotal role involves overseeing projects, collaborating with the Creative Director, and contributing creatively to ensure high-quality outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a senior design leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong understanding of branding, digital design, UX/UI.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining design consistency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the design team across multiple disciplines.
• Serve as the primary conduit between the Creative Director and the design team.
• Oversee all stages of the design process—from concept to delivery.
• Take direct ownership of high-profile client projects.
• Contribute original ideas and creative problem-solving.
• Collaborate with PMs, strategists, and developers to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Define and uphold the agency’s design standards and visual identity.

Skills

Leadership

Creative direction

Project management

Design systems

Communication

Visual storytelling

Design systems

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media or related field

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

WebGL

GSAP

Three.js

Job description

About Otherlife 🌖💸

Otherlife by MoonPay is a digital creative agency designing unconventional, end-to-end solutions in Web3 strategy, design, branding, and development for the world's leading companies, including Mastercard, Arsenal Club, Coinbase, OpenSea, and Shopify.

Our team of passionate creators is committed to building innovative solutions at the intersection of creativity and technology. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals who share our vision.

About the Opportunity

The Design Director is responsible for leading and elevating the multidisciplinary design team at Otherlife. Reporting to the Creative Director, this role acts as the bridge between creative leadership and hands‑on design execution, ensuring all design output aligns with the agency’s creative vision, quality standards, and client objectives.

The Design Director will oversee a talented group of senior designers, graphic designers, motion designers, illustrators, 3D designers, brand designers, and web designers. They will be accountable for maintaining design excellence across all client projects, fostering professional growth within the team, and optimizing creative processes to deliver high‑quality, innovative work on time and on brand.

Importantly, this is not a purely managerial role. The Design Director will also lead high‑profile projects directly, contributing their own creative ideas, hands‑on design work, and production expertise. They will be deeply involved in concepting, prototyping, and execution, setting the standard for design quality through both leadership and personal contribution.

This is a critical role that ensures Otherlife’s creative direction is executed with precision and consistency, supporting both the agency’s creative ambitions and its operational success.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead one of the most talented design teams in the digital and Web3 space. The Design Director at Otherlife will play a pivotal part in shaping the agency’s creative output, fostering design excellence, and helping define the future of digital design for some of the world’s most innovative brands.

What you will do

• Lead, manage, and inspire the design team across multiple disciplines, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability
• Serve as the primary conduit between the Creative Director and the design team, translating creative direction into actionable design outcomes
• Oversee all stages of the design process—from concept to delivery—ensuring creative quality, consistency, and adherence to brand and project standards
• Take direct ownership of high‑profile client projects, leading by example through hands‑on design work, creative direction, and production execution
• Contribute original ideas and creative problem‑solving to elevate client work and push the boundaries of digital and brand design
• Collaborate with the Creative Director to define and uphold the agency’s design standards and visual identity across all client and internal projects
• Mentor and develop designers, providing feedback, guidance, and training to enhance skills, productivity, and career growth
• Conduct quarterly performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and clear development goals for each team member
• Partner with project managers, strategists, and developers to ensure efficient workflows and successful project delivery
• Review and refine design deliverables, ensuring they meet both client objectives and internal standards of excellence
• Support designers in preparing and refining client presentations, and present creative work directly to clients when required
• Stay ahead of design trends, emerging tools, and technologies, ensuring Otherlife continues to innovate at the cutting edge of digital design and Web3 experiences
• Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement, team development, and cross‑disciplinary integration

About You

• Minimum of 3 years in a senior design leadership role, such as Design Director, Associate Design Director, or Senior Designer with management responsibilities, ideally within a creative or digital agency
• Proven ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary design teams, balancing creative excellence with operational efficiency
• Strong understanding of branding, digital design, UX/UI, motion design, 3D, and visual storytelling
• Demonstrated experience maintaining design consistency and quality across complex projects and large client portfolios
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate creative rationale and design decisions clearly to both internal teams and clients
• Expertise in design systems, scalable visual frameworks, and component‑based design
• Strong organizational and project management abilities with a meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency in industry‑standard design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) and familiarity with interactive technologies such as WebGL, GSAP, or Three.js
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Working in Web3, blockchain, or emerging technology environments
• Motion design, tools, and workflows (After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender)
• Mentoring designers in AI‑driven design tools or creative automation
• Familiarity with agile workflows and cross‑functional collaboration between design, engineering, and strategy
• Managing large‑scale brand or product design systems
• Team hiring and onboarding processes

Otherlife Perks

• Competitive salary, based on experience, market data and location
• Share options
• Health & dental benefits
• Company events
• Access to special events
• Office lunches
• Swag / merch

Research has shown that women are less likely than men to apply for this role if they do not have experience in 100% of these areas. Please know that this list is indicative, and that we would still love to hear from you even if you feel that you are only a 75% match. Skills can be learnt, diversity cannot.

Please let us know if you require any accommodations for the interview process, and we’ll do our best to provide assistance.

Commitment To Diversity

At MoonPay we believe that every voice matters. We strive to create a mindful and respectful environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work, and experience a culture that is free of harassment, racism, and discrimination. That’s why we are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are a proud equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including, but not limited to, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, and leave of absence.

MoonPay is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please inform our Talent Team if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage