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Job description

We’re looking for a 2D Graphic Designer who’s excited to craft bold, clean, and smart visuals for the next generation of Web3 products. This role goes beyond “making things look good”—you’ll help visualize ecosystems, build design languages, and bring culture into graphics that resonate with communities across blockchain, DeFi, NFT, and AI.

You’ll work closely with product, content, and dev teams to shape brand identity, campaign visuals, user interfaces, and storytelling for Nerd Labs and our flagship products.


1. Cross-Platform Visual Design

  • Design social media assets: banners, posts, thumbnails, cover art for Twitter, Telegram, Discord, LinkedIn, websites, etc.
  • Create visuals for NFT drops, airdrop campaigns, token launches, and product releases
  • Understand and adapt to Web3 communication formats like shill posts, meme marketing, and builder culture

2. Print & Merchandise Design

  • Design branded physical items: T-shirts, tote bags, sticker packs, ID cards, backdrops, and event booths
  • Collaborate with ops and event teams to deliver print-ready materials

3. Logo & Brand Identity

  • Design logos tailored for digital environments: app icons, avatars, tokens
  • Build visual guidelines: typography, color systems, illustration style

4. Mascot & Character Design

  • Develop interactive brand characters (memes, NFTs, stickers…)
  • Collaborate with AI artists to turn characters into cohesive visual systems

5. UI/UX Graphics for Web3 Products

  • Design landing pages, dashboards, and visuals for DeFi, NFT, and dApps
  • Simplify complex blockchain concepts into digestible and intuitive layouts
  • Work with front-end/dev team for production-ready delivery

6. Basic Motion Design (Nice to Have)

  • Create simple animations (GIFs, loading screens, promos)
  • Use Canva or Figma for agile campaign asset delivery

7. AI-Enhanced Creative Thinking

  • Utilize AI tools like Midjourney, Firefly, DALL·E to spark concepts
  • Stay ahead of visual trends, meme culture, and Gen Z design language

8. Visual Ecosystem Building

  • Develop scalable visual systems for each product: icons, key visuals, meme packs, layout templates
  • Collaborate closely with the brand/content team to maintain consistency and relevance


Job requirement

Skills & Tools

  • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma
  • Experience with After Effects or motion design tools is a plus
  • Understanding of UI/UX principles and responsive design
  • Familiarity with print production standards for merchandise and event assets
  • Illustration or mascot/character design skill is a strong advantage

Design Mindset

  • Creativity that blends Web3 aesthetics: hacker spirit, minimalism, meme energy
  • Ability to distill complex tech ideas (DeFi, NFT, DAO, AI) into simple, visual storytelling
  • Experience in startups or fast-paced tech environments is preferred

Supporting Skills

  • Willingness to experiment with AI tools for visual ideation
  • Basic knowledge of Canva, Notion, and asset management tools
  • Familiarity with landing page structures and layout hierarchy

Industry & Culture Fit

  • Understanding of Web3 terms: blockchain, crypto, NFT, DeFi, DAO
  • Interest or involvement in crypto communities is highly valued
  • Awareness of visual trends in Gen Z, online subcultures, and international Web3 aesthetics

Work Style

  • Proactive, independent, and experimental
  • Collaborative with content, product, and dev teams
  • Open to feedback and focused on continuous improvement

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 4 years in graphic design (agency, studio, or in-house)
  • At least 1–2 years working in tech-related environments (startups, SaaS, Web3…)


Benefit

We offer more than just a job — we offer a builder’s playground.


Compensation & Perks

  • Competitive income benchmarked against the market
  • Performance-based bonuses to reward impact
  • 48 work-from-home days per year
  • Daily updates on Web3 markets and investment opportunities
  • Exclusive training sessions to deepen your knowledge and creative edge


Our Culture: Built for Builders

At Nerd Labs, we don’t just hire skills — we grow people with vision and grit.

  • Personal Development: We invest in people who invest in themselves.
  • Empowerment: You’ll have ownership, a voice, and the space to experiment and lead.
  • Opportunity: This is a launchpad for those ready to grow fast and deep in tech.
  • Expertise over Ego: Sharp thinking is respected here — not loud opinions.
  • Fairness and Meritocracy: We recognize effort, encourage debate, and value substance over status.