Veda is the DeFi engine powering financial apps enabling platforms to seamlessly create on-chain yield products. Our mission is to unlock DeFi for the world by providing seamless, enterprise-grade integrations for modern finance. Veda's technology powers many of DeFi's largest vault products, including ether.fi Liquid, PlasmaUSD Vault, Lombard DeFi Vault, and Mantle cmETH.
At $6B in TVL and 100k+ users, Veda is one of the fastest growing DeFi protocols with a team passionate about DeFi and dedicated to our work. This role will be high impact and have the opportunity to directly shape some of the most critical infrastructure in DeFi.
Role:
We’re looking for a Design Lead to take full ownership of our design needs across brand, marketing, and product. You’ll work across a wide range of projects - from crafting visuals that define our brand to refining the user experience of our products. This is a hands-on role for someone who is deeply involved in the design process and wants to shape how Veda presents itself to the world. If you have a sharp eye for design, follow modern trends, and bring experience from crypto or fintech, we’d love to see your work.
What you'll do
- Oversee all design projects from concept to delivery, ensuring quality and consistency
- Create original assets such as illustrations, infographics, and marketing collateral
- Maintain a cohesive visual identity across social media, website, conference backdrops, merchandise, decks, product materials, and more
- Collaborate with product managers and engineers to understand user needs and translate them into intuitive designs
- Identify UX challenges and continuously improve UI/UX across our products
- Stay up to date with design trends, competitor products, and industry developments
- Communicate design concepts and ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical teams
- Work closely with marketing and other teams to meet deadlines and deliver impactful campaigns
What we're looking for
- Proven experience in a senior design role, with both visual design and UI/UX expertise
- A portfolio that demonstrates modern design sensibilities, original work, and UI/UX projects (applications without a portfolio will not be considered)
- Experience in crypto or fintech projects is highly preferred
- Excellent visual communication skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects and navigate shifting priorities
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
Benefits at Veda
We’re a small, tight-knit team building the infrastructure that powers a new generation of financial products - on-chain, composable, and accessible to anyone. We believe the full potential of DeFi is still ahead of us, and we’re here to help unlock it.
We also believe that great work comes from people who feel trusted, supported, and aligned with the mission. Here’s how we try to make that happen:
Health Coverage
We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees. For international contractors, we work closely to ensure access to appropriate local or global health coverage.
Flexible Time Off
We don’t track vacation days. Take the time you need to rest and recharge—we trust you to manage your schedule.
Remote-First by Design
Our team spans time zones and geographies. We work async, with a focus on autonomy over micromanagement.
Parental Leave
Paid leave is available for new parents, whether you’re the primary or secondary caregiver.
Learning & Development
We offer stipends to support ongoing learning - whether it’s a course, a conference, or something else that helps you grow.
Send us your resume and a portfolio that highlights your best work. We’re looking for creativity, clarity, and craftsmanship.
