Lead Visual Brand Designer

About the role

We are looking for a versatile Lead Visual&Brand Designer to take our brands to the next level and help shape design as a practice at CoW DAO.

This is a hands‑on lead role — a true player-coach moment. You’ll spend most of your time creating sharp, high‑quality brand and marketing designs, while also guiding 1–2 designers and setting the standards that keep our visuals bold, consistent, and unmistakably CoW.

What you’ll do

• Lead the creative vision and visual evolution of CoW DAO’s brands across all platforms
• Design high‑quality visual assets for marketing, with a focus on digital content but not exclusively. This includes, but is not limited to, launch videos, social media assets, banner ads, swag, and physical collateral.
• Mentor 1–2 designers, providing guidance, feedback, and support
• Ensure a cohesive design language by bridging the gap between marketing visuals and product interfaces
• Support product design either by acting as a sounding board or by stepping in to “pinch hit” from time to time
• Foster a culture of continuous professional growth and collaboration between designers with a variety of skillsets
• Shepherd the organizational structure for design at CoW DAO by identifying gaps and opportunities for impact, managing resources against a roadmap, and setting up processes that improve our ways of working

Who you are

• 5+ years of experience as a Senior Visual Designer
• Passionate about design and committed to excellence, with a growth mindset and eagerness to share knowledge
• Previous experience leading a small team or mentoring designers
• Expert with Figma, Adobe Suite, design systems, and remote design workflows
• Knowledge of UI/UX and motion design
• Versatile and hands‑on; happy to take on new challenges and roll up your sleeves wherever needed
• Experience working in tech companies; clear understanding of remote cross‑team workflows, with good knowledge of how to design for digital products and digital media
• Collaborative, easy to work with, and strong at prioritization - able to make thoughtful trade‑offs when needed
• Data‑conscious and confident using numbers to inform design decisions

Nice‑to‑haves

• Familiarity with Web3 and designing for Web3 projects
• Experience with motion design tools like After Effects, Rive, and Lottie
• Strong understanding of color theory and visual styling

What we can offer

• Flexible work environment: Join our hub in Lisbon or work remotely
• Token plan: Have a stake in our mission and shape the future of CoW DAO
• Periodic gatherings: Enjoy opportunities to connect with the rest of the team through regular trips
• Conference allocation: Stay up‑to‑date with ecosystem advancements using our conference budget
• Learning budget: Use our learning budget to support your higher ambitions
• Hardware budget: Take advantage of a hardware budget for acquiring necessary equipment
• Make an impact: You are joining a startup where you can make a huge difference. Your work matters!
• Flat hierarchies mean fewer processes and bureaucracy - see more of your ideas come to life!
• Flexible work and vacation times: Prioritize work‑life balance through our robust flexible work policy and vacation allowance
• Growth: If you’re someone who loves taking the initiative and getting things done, CoW offers lots of opportunities for your individual growth

Referral Program

Earn 4000 USDC or USD with the refer‑to‑earn program. More details here.

At CoW DAO, we strive to create a space where everyone feels included and empowered. We believe that our products and services benefit from our diverse backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants are considered for positions regardless of race, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, marital status, gender identification, sexual orientation, or physical ability.