Graphic Design Specialist

ABOUT US

The Algorand Foundation's mission is to power a world where information has integrity & innovative solutions can scale - based on the Algorand blockchain technology. 

The Algorand blockchain is uniquely capable of delivering on the promise of a borderless global economy. It achieves transaction throughputs at the speed of traditional finance but with immediate finality, near-zero transaction costs, and on a 24/7 basis. Its carbon-neutral platform and unique pure proof-of-stake consensus mechanism offers security and scalability on a decentralized protocol, all without a second of downtime since it went live in 2019.

The Algorand Foundation is dedicated to fulfilling the global promise of the Algorand blockchain by taking responsibility for promoting the technology, decentralized governance, and a healthy and prosperous open-source ecosystem. Learn more about Algorand Foundation at www.algorand.co 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Algorand Foundation is looking for a creative, highly organized, and adaptable graphic designer to join our dynamic creative team. As part of a fast-paced blockchain startup, the ideal candidate will thrive in a high-energy environment, balancing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. You will contribute to the Algorand Foundation’s brand by creating impactful and authentic designs for digital content, social media, paid ads, emails, technical reports, infographics, UI, presentations, events, print materials, SWAG, and campaigns.

In this role, you’ll be a key player in the creation and execution of brand assets across a variety of platforms. While you'll have the opportunity to showcase your creativity, you'll also be expected to demonstrate your grasp of the Algorand brand guidelines, strong teamwork skills, and effective communication. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that all creative output is aligned with the Foundation’s mission and identity.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create high-quality and creative visual assets for digital content, social media, paid ads, emails, technical reports, infographics, UI, presentations, events, print materials, swag and campaigns, ensuring consistency across all platforms.
• Be a key contributor to creative problem-solving, translating complex concepts and data into visually engaging designs.
• Maintain and manage an organized library of design assets and brand materials for internal teams and external partners.
• Help produce design elements for special campaigns and assist in the development of visual strategies that support organizational goals.
• Work within established brand guidelines, tailoring designs for specific projects, audiences, and needs, and maintaining creative input to evolve and keep the assets innovative. Leverage the flexibility within the guidelines to ensure the brand’s identity remains intact.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization and with external partners to produce designs that meet strategic goals and are aligned with brand standards.
• Ensure all design deliverables are met on time, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
  

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Be a creative problem solver, with a strong ability to develop appealing and innovative solutions for design assets.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality in all design work.
• Experience designing infographics, technical reports, print materials, and other data-driven content.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners, while being open to and able to apply constructive feedback.
• Advanced skills in Figma, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Google Slides/PowerPoint, and similar tools.
• Experience with print materials, with a solid understanding of print production processes.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a variety of creative work, particularly in a fintech, tech, or startup environment.

GOOD TO HAVE

• Experience with animation, video editing and illustration is a plus
• Experience in Canva
• Web3 experience
• 3-5 years of experience as a Graphic Designer or in a similar role

PERKS AND BENEFITS

You will work with a team of talented and fun-loving rockstars across the world while we are building an equitable and borderless economy together. In addition, you will receive: 

• Competitive remuneration
• Diverse, open, inclusive and collaborative culture
• Supportive and flexible work arrangement
  
  

NOTE FOR APPLICANTS

Algorand Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable laws, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws of the country in which the applicant resides.

If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact join@algorand.foundation Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All information gathered will be treated in strict confidence and solely used for recruitment purposes.

To protect the interests of all parties, Algorand Foundation does not accept unsolicited resumes from a third-party agency/ search firm recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any Algorand Foundation employee, regardless of the means of transmission (email, social media, etc.)  will become the sole property of Algorand Foundation. Algorand Foundation will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.