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Design Lead
Job Description
Location
Worldwide - Remote, Europe - Remote, North America - Remote, South America - Remote
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Remote
Department
🧑🏽‍💻 Engineering
Deadline to Apply
April 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
We’re looking for an experienced Design Lead to supercharge our design team. You’ll help shape how design operates across the organization bringing structure, clarity, and momentumwhile still rolling up your sleeves to create beautiful, high-impact work.
You’ll partner closely with our Creative Lead, owning team operations, process, and communication, while contributing directly to product and brand execution.
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Location: Remote, Worldwide
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About Our Team and Your Role
We’re a well-rounded team: half of us are tech whizzes, while the other half excel in building partnerships with data providers, developers, and the DeFi community. Communication is key to our network-driven approach.
Remote Work: Our team is spread across the globe, from the US and South America to Europe and Asia, with an optional office in Porto, Portugal, and Singapore. Remote work is the norm here.
Language Proficiency: English proficiency is essential, as it’s our primary language of communication.
Startup-level speed: We thrive in the dynamic DeFi space and love adaptable problem solvers who are eager to meet the evolving needs of the market.
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Your Responsibilities
Lead & Scale the Design Function
Manage day-to-day design operations and team coordination.
Build and optimize processes for handling inbound requests.
Scope project requirements and allocate team bandwidth effectively.
Navigate uncertainty and translate business needs into clear design priorities.
Drive team structure, resourcing strategy, and future hiring.
Lead interviews and help scale the design organization.
Manage relationships with agencies, contractors, and external vendors.
Represent the design team across the organization—setting expectations, timelines, and navigating trade-offs when bandwidth is constrained.
Contribute Hands-On to Design Execution
Create and refine high-quality product, marketing, or web design deliverables.
Organize and maintain Figma files, shared libraries, and system structures.
Ensure design work is accessible, scalable, and easy to collaborate on.
Bring strong aesthetic judgment across typography, color, composition, and layout.
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Contribute ideas for visual assets and execute them to a high standard.
___We Expect You to Bring
Proven experience leading or managing designers in a growing organization.
The ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on creative execution.
Strong communication skills and confidence presenting design rationale to stakeholders.
Experience creating clarity in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
A structured, systems-oriented mindset someone who brings order to chaos.
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A sharp eye for detail and visual excellence.
___Desired Skills and Experience
5+ years of experience in product, brand, or digital design.
Experience managing or mentoring designers.
Strong operational thinking around design workflows and bandwidth planning.
Advanced Figma proficiency: organizing libraries, maintaining structure, systematizing assets, and enabling collaboration.
Strong visual design fundamentals: typography, spacing, composition, and color theory.
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Experience working cross-functionally with product, engineering, marketing, and leadership teams.
___Nice to Have
Experience scaling design teams in startup or high-growth environments.
Background in building or maintaining design systems.
Experience working with agencies or external vendors.
Adobe Creative Suite proficiency.
Experience aligning product design with brand systems across multiple touchpoints.
We’re building the most talented team in the world.
Think you’ve got what it takes? We’d love to meet you!
About Douro Labs
Private Equity Intelligence Analyst – Nordics (Part-time / Internship)
Design Lead
Job Description
Location
Worldwide - Remote, Europe - Remote, North America - Remote, South America - Remote
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Remote
Department
🧑🏽‍💻 Engineering
Deadline to Apply
April 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
We’re looking for an experienced Design Lead to supercharge our design team. You’ll help shape how design operates across the organization bringing structure, clarity, and momentumwhile still rolling up your sleeves to create beautiful, high-impact work.
You’ll partner closely with our Creative Lead, owning team operations, process, and communication, while contributing directly to product and brand execution.
___
Location: Remote, Worldwide
___
About Our Team and Your Role
We’re a well-rounded team: half of us are tech whizzes, while the other half excel in building partnerships with data providers, developers, and the DeFi community. Communication is key to our network-driven approach.
Remote Work: Our team is spread across the globe, from the US and South America to Europe and Asia, with an optional office in Porto, Portugal, and Singapore. Remote work is the norm here.
Language Proficiency: English proficiency is essential, as it’s our primary language of communication.
Startup-level speed: We thrive in the dynamic DeFi space and love adaptable problem solvers who are eager to meet the evolving needs of the market.
___
Your Responsibilities
Lead & Scale the Design Function
Manage day-to-day design operations and team coordination.
Build and optimize processes for handling inbound requests.
Scope project requirements and allocate team bandwidth effectively.
Navigate uncertainty and translate business needs into clear design priorities.
Drive team structure, resourcing strategy, and future hiring.
Lead interviews and help scale the design organization.
Manage relationships with agencies, contractors, and external vendors.
Represent the design team across the organization—setting expectations, timelines, and navigating trade-offs when bandwidth is constrained.
Contribute Hands-On to Design Execution
Create and refine high-quality product, marketing, or web design deliverables.
Organize and maintain Figma files, shared libraries, and system structures.
Ensure design work is accessible, scalable, and easy to collaborate on.
Bring strong aesthetic judgment across typography, color, composition, and layout.
-
Contribute ideas for visual assets and execute them to a high standard.
___We Expect You to Bring
Proven experience leading or managing designers in a growing organization.
The ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on creative execution.
Strong communication skills and confidence presenting design rationale to stakeholders.
Experience creating clarity in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
A structured, systems-oriented mindset someone who brings order to chaos.
-
A sharp eye for detail and visual excellence.
___Desired Skills and Experience
5+ years of experience in product, brand, or digital design.
Experience managing or mentoring designers.
Strong operational thinking around design workflows and bandwidth planning.
Advanced Figma proficiency: organizing libraries, maintaining structure, systematizing assets, and enabling collaboration.
Strong visual design fundamentals: typography, spacing, composition, and color theory.
-
Experience working cross-functionally with product, engineering, marketing, and leadership teams.
___Nice to Have
Experience scaling design teams in startup or high-growth environments.
Background in building or maintaining design systems.
Experience working with agencies or external vendors.
Adobe Creative Suite proficiency.
Experience aligning product design with brand systems across multiple touchpoints.
We’re building the most talented team in the world.
Think you’ve got what it takes? We’d love to meet you!
About Douro Labs
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are DeFi jobs?
DeFi jobs are positions at decentralized finance protocols and companies building blockchain-based financial products. Roles span smart contract development, backend and frontend engineering, security auditing, product management, marketing, data analytics, and more.
What skills do I need for a DeFi job?
The most in-demand skills include Solidity for smart contracts, Rust for Solana and infrastructure, TypeScript and React for frontend development, Go for backend services, and Python for data analysis. Domain knowledge of DeFi protocols, blockchain architecture, and cryptography is also highly valued.
How much do DeFi jobs pay?
DeFi salaries vary by role and experience. Smart contract engineers typically earn $150k-$300k+, backend engineers $130k-$250k, frontend engineers $120k-$220k, and security engineers $160k-$350k+. Many positions also include token-based compensation.
Can I work remotely in DeFi?
Yes, the majority of DeFi positions are remote-friendly. DeFi protocols operate as distributed organizations, and many teams are fully remote with contributors across multiple time zones worldwide.
How do I get a crypto or web3 job with no experience?
Start by learning Solidity or Rust through free resources, contribute to open-source DeFi projects on GitHub, and participate in hackathons. Many protocols hire entry-level developers who demonstrate on-chain project experience. Non-technical roles like community management and marketing are also accessible entry points into web3.
What is the difference between DeFi, crypto, and web3 jobs?
DeFi jobs focus specifically on decentralized finance protocols like lending platforms, DEXs, and yield aggregators. Crypto jobs is a broader term covering any cryptocurrency-related work including exchanges and wallets. Web3 jobs encompass the full spectrum of decentralized applications including NFTs, DAOs, and blockchain infrastructure beyond just finance.