UI/UX Designer

About Phylax

Phylax Systems is a tech startup building an open-source security protocol for securing decentralized applications (DApps) on L2 networks by actively censoring hacks on the underlying network.

Our team solves one of the most challenging problems in Web3: Security.

The decision for the Phylax team to work on hack prevention came directly from our own experience with a hack. Having gone through the devastating results of a hack, we knew that we needed to do something about it.

Since the early beginnings of our industry, over $10B have been lost to preventable hacks, while in July 2023, there were over 33 hacks in a single month!

About the Role

As our team's first UI/UX Designer, you will have the unique opportunity to set the tone and direction for all aspects of our products’ design. Your role will involve a blend of UI design, UX research, and product development, ensuring our products are visually appealing and user-friendly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of our products' user interfaces, creating visually appealing user experiences.

• Collaborate with leadership (Odysseas, really) on all things related to the visual identity, brand, and general aesthetics of Phylax Systems as an organization.

• Conduct user research to understand our users' needs and incorporate this feedback into design decisions.

• Develop and maintain design wireframes, mockups, and specifications as needed.

• Collaborate closely with the engineering team to ensure accurate implementation of designs.

• Establish and promote design guidelines, best practices, and standards for the company.

• Stay updated on the latest UI/UX design and product design trends, applying them continuously to improve our product.

• Lead the entire design process from ideation to final hand-off to engineering.

About you

• Experience as a UI/UX Designer with a strong portfolio.

• Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction.

• Experience conducting user experience research and translating insights into design decisions.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset.

• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with various team members.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a fast-paced startup environment.

• Experience in the gaming industry as a UI/UX designer.

• Experience in the Web3, particularly Ethereum.

Why join us

• Be part of the Phylax Founding team.

• Work on one of the most challenging topics in web3.

• Be the owner of your project and build it from the ground up.

• Deeply impactful work for the entire industry.

• You’ll join a team that appreciates and embraces shitposting.

What we offer

• Flexible PTO

• Health Insurance

• Major industry conferences and events covered

• Remote-first, with a hub in NYC