About Mantle
Mantle is a pioneering on-chain ecosystem driving the mass adoption of token-governed technologies. The Mantle Ecosystem includes:
- Mantle Network: An Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) solution and the 4th largest L2 on Ethereum by Total Value Locked (TVL). It hosts a robust network of ecosystem applications and partnerships, including Ethena, Pendle, Merchant Moe, and Catizen.
- Mantle Governance: A decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) overseeing ecosystem decisions.
- Mantle Treasury: One of the largest on-chain treasuries on Ethereum.
- mETH Protocol: A cutting-edge ETH liquid staking and restaking protocol.
With user experience as a key growth driver, Mantle strives to set high design standards for its core and partnered products. As the ecosystem expands, creating seamless, unified, and impactful design experiences becomes increasingly critical.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Product Design Lead to spearhead Mantle’s product design team and oversee the design strategy for core ecosystem products, including the mETH Protocol, Rewards Station, and the Mantle Website.
In this role, you will lead a globally distributed team of designers, set the standard for Mantle’s design practices, and collaborate with product and marketing teams to ensure a unified, user-first design language across all touchpoints.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive professional development for the design team and ensure alignment with Mantle’s goals.
- Partner with the communications design team to support go-to-market strategies.
- Advocate for and implement best practices in design systems and UX strategy.
- Represent the product design team in discussions with internal and external stakeholders.
Skills & Experience
Required
- Proven Leadership: Minimum of 7 years of experience in product design, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Good-to-have: Candidate is a crypto native
- UX & Design Systems: Demonstrated ability to create, manage, and scale design systems and UX strategies.
- Product-First Mindset: Ability to integrate user needs with cross-functional requirements, ensuring designs align with broader product and business goals.
- Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and align diverse teams toward a shared vision.
Preferred
- Graphic Design Capabilities: Experience in graphic design and visual storytelling.
- Agile Work Style: Familiarity with agile processes and iterative design approaches.