Principal Designer, Otherlife

MoonPay•Toronto, ON

15d•$358,000 - $367,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Otherlife is MoonPay’s creative studio, creating brand identities, digital experiences, and on-chain products for companies including Mastercard, Arsenal FC, Coinbase, OpenSea, and Shopify. Its work combines culture, design, and technology, with an emphasis on clarity and craft. The company expects employees to use AI in their daily work. The Principal Designer is a senior individual contributor responsible for Otherlife’s highest-profile and highest-priority projects. Reporting to Executive Creative Director Nick Ace, this designer leads concepting, design, and hands-on execution across brand, product, AI video, and go-to-market work, setting standards for craft and quality through the work itself. This is not a people-management position; it includes mentoring and supporting one or two designers, while most time is spent doing design work. The role may work fully remotely or from a nearby Moonbase under a hybrid working schedule. The New York salary band is $358,000–$367,500 USD. MoonPay describes its compensation as competitive and offers equity and a range of benefits and perks.

Requirements

At least 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 technology companies.
Proven ability to lead complex multidisciplinary 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, including 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 Haves

Experience developing AI-driven automation for creative automation.
Experience with 3D and motion tools such as After Effects, Cinema 4D, or Blender.
Informal mentorship or team-lead experience.
Familiarity with agile, cross-functional workflows across design, engineering, and strategy.

Responsibilities

Own top-priority MoonPay and partner projects from concept through delivery.
Lead creative for key launches and go-to-market campaigns, contributing original ideas and hands-on design.
Work across brand, product, motion, and AI video to deliver cohesive multidisciplinary 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 to support 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.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience, market data, and location.
Share options and employee ownership.
Pay-for-performance equity bonus.
Moonshot award: twice yearly, 10 employees receive a $250,000 equity grant each.
Employer pension contributions from day one.
Employee referral program offering 10K in USDC for successful referrals.
Flexible Time Off.
Birthday leave.
Enhanced parental leave.
Hybrid working schedule, with the option to work fully remotely or from a nearby Moonbase.
Commuter benefits for public transport to and from the office.
Private healthcare benefits.
Wellhub wellness membership providing access to gyms, studios, classes, and wellness apps.
Unlimited enterprise access to AI tools, including Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini.
Lunch credit for days spent in the office.
Home office setup allowance.
Remote working allowance for fully remote employees.
Monthly product budget and zero-fee crypto transactions.
$1,000 annual training budget.
High Potential Program with structured development, mentorship, and stretch opportunities.
Regular remote company offsites, including in-person sessions and hackathons.
Ireland-specific Cycle to Work scheme.
UK-specific EV Salary Sacrifice scheme.