Senior Product Designer (Contract)

At Foundation, we are laying the groundwork for web3—the next generation of the internet full of limitless possibilities. In web3, your creativity is valued and your digital objects belong to you. We aim to put power directly back into the hands of those who create online. Why? We believe this is how the internet should just work. Our team is made up of individuals who share that vision. Together, we’re unlocking the full potential of an internet based on new values of ownership and decentralization.

 

Our mission is to build the most powerful tools for the most creative people in the world. Everything from the smart contracts powering Foundation, to the design that our community interacts with daily, takes into consideration how our collective actions impact people. New technology requires creativity, and web3 is uncharted. Foundation leads. Come join us.

The Team

We’re looking for a Senior Product Designer to join us on a 10-week contract basis from June to July 2023.

As Senior Product Designer, you’ll join our Design team to carry out an end-to-end product design process that allows us to bring new product lines, features and experiences to life for our community of creators, collectors and curators. You’ll work alongside a team of creatives that are collectively working to define Foundation as the premier destination for creators in web3.

The Role

• Lead the conception and design of product features end to end, including creating, collaborating, and iterating on flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and stakeholders to receive and incorporate feedback on designs, and collaborate closely with Engineering to ensure all designs meet requirements and are released as intended
• Focus the team on impactful product features by sharing a vision for the future of our product
• Contribute to overall strategy and decision-making about product direction
• Deliver and refine clear storytelling around product needs and opportunities, including scouting out, exploring and visualizing new product opportunities for Foundation

Who You Are

• 3+ years of experience in a professional product design role
• Strong knowledge relating to front-end development and experience collaborating closely with engineers
• Experience leveraging prototyping skills to articulate your designs, especially in cases where interactions may be particularly nuanced
• Experience leading large projects and shipping iteratively
• Proven track record of tackling ambiguous problems and shaping them into clear goals
• Ability to navigate the fast moving pace of an early stage project
• You value high quality well crafted visual design, and you care about the details
• Bonus: Experience at a high-growth web3 company

Targeted Hourly Range: $75-$125/hr

Benefits and Support

• A culture that values inclusivity

• A remote-first working environment and the ability to set your own working hours

• Flexible paid time off

• Annual team offsite

• All of the tech you need to be successful

• A home office stipend including internet reimbursement

• Robust medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including a zero cost option (for countries that provide government-sponsored health insurance, we offer a monthly stipend towards private health insurance)

• 6 weeks of baby bonding time for all new parents, as well as 6 weeks of paid leave for birth giving parents

• Access to Talkspace confidential online therapy and One Medical on-demand primary care

• Get paid in crypto or fiat

• Employer sponsored 401K

Our Values

Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, and welcome people from a variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, perspectives, experiences, and skill sets. As part of our commitment to equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process, and continue to promote an inclusive work environment.

 

We believe that a diverse team composed of individuals with different perspectives, lived experiences, and identities is essential to achieving our mission and upending old models of selling and sharing art. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are accommodated in the job application and interview process, and in the performance of essential job functions.

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