The Principal Designer is a senior individual contributor who takes on Otherlife's highest-profile, highest-priority projects. Reporting to Executive Creative Director Nick Ace, you will lead concepting, design, and execution hands-on across brand, product, AI video, and GTM work, setting the standard for craft and quality through the work itself.
This is not a people-management role. You will mentor and support designers through design reviews, feedback, and guidance on 1-2 team members, but most of your time goes to doing the work.
Key Responsibilities- Own top-priority MoonPay and Partner projects end to end, from concept through delivery.
- Lead creative for key launches and GTM campaigns, contributing original ideas and hands-on design.
- Work across brand, product, motion, and AI video to deliver cohesive, multi-disciplinary work.
- Partner with the Executive Creative Director to uphold Otherlife's design standards and visual identity.
- Mentor designers through design reviews, feedback, and guidance.
- Collaborate with project managers, strategists, and developers for efficient delivery.
- Present creative work to stakeholders, clients, and partners.
- Stay current on design trends, tools, and AI workflows, and bring them into the team's process.
Required Skills & Experience- 7+ years of professional design experience, ideally in a creative or digital agency, with a strong portfolio of high-profile work.
- Experience working within web3, blockchain, fintech, AI or emerging tech companies.
- Proven ability to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects as a hands-on contributor.
- Experience creating broadcast-quality advertisements using AI-driven design tools and traditional methods.
- Strong command of branding, digital design, UX/UI, motion, and visual storytelling.
- Experience with design systems and scalable visual frameworks.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain creative rationale to stakeholders and clients.
- Strong organization and attention to detail under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, plus familiarity with WebGL, GSAP, or Three.js.
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Graphic Design, Digital Media, or a related field.
Nice to Have- Experience developing AI-driven automation for creative automation.
- 3D and motion tools (After Effects, Cinema 4D, Blender).
- Informal mentorship or team-lead experience.
- Familiarity with agile, cross-functional workflows across design, engineering, and strategy.
Otherlife Perks- Competitive salary based on experience, market data, and location.
- Share options.
- Health & dental benefits.
- Access to exclusive industry events.
New York Salary Bandings: $358,000 - $367,500 USD
Research has shown that women are less likely than men to apply for this role if they do not have experience in 100% of these areas. Please know that this list is indicative, and that we would still love to hear from you even if you feel that you are only a 75% match. Skills can be learned, diversity cannot.
Benefits & Perks - Competitive salary package
- Equity package: financial freedom starts with our employees, so all employees have ownership at MoonPay
- Pay-for-performance equity bonus: those who drive outsized outcomes receive outsized rewards
- Moonshot award: we honor exceptional impact. 10 employees twice a year, each earning a $250,000 equity grant
- Pension: employer contributions from day one
- Employee referral program: refer great people, earn 10K in USDC
- Flexible Time Off: choose when to work and when to switch off
- 🎂 Birthday leave: take the day off to celebrate you
- 🍼 Enhanced parental leave: more time with family, no second thought
- Hybrid working schedule: work fully remotely or from your nearest Moonbase
- 🚆 Commuter benefits: public transport to and from the office
- 🩺 Private healthcare benefits: to protect you and your loved ones
- Wellhub wellness membership: access to gyms, studios, classes, and wellness apps in one membership
- Unlimited enterprise access to the latest AI tools: Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and whatever's next
- 🍱 Lunch credit: meals covered on the days you're in the office
- 🪑 Home office setup allowance: build the home office of your dreams
- 👛 Remote working allowance: those working fully remotely get a little extra for utilities
- 🌕 Monthly product budget and zero-fee crypto transactions
- $1,000 Annual training budget: we support your learning journey
- High Potential Program: structured development, mentorship, and stretch opportunities
- Regular remote company offsites: high-impact in-person sessions and hackathons
- 🚲 (Ireland) Cycle to Work scheme: tax-efficient bike, gear, and safety kit
- (UK) EV Salary Sacrifice: lease an electric vehicle through pre-tax salary
