Hylé is hiring a freelance designer to design intuitive user experiences for web and mobile applications, define and execute our brand identity, and collaborate with the team to establish a cohesive and engaging visual style.

The role

As the only designer on the team, you will be responsible for creating unique, responsive, and intuitive design experiences for our tools, applications, and overall identity and defining our brand. You will also work as a pair with our front-end developer (role is currently open).

Reporting directly to the CEO, Sylve Chevet, and working closely with the Discovery and Marketing teams, you will transform complex concepts into seamless designs that delight users.

• Product Design
  • Design unique and innovative interfaces for websites or applications that showcase what can be built with Hylé technology.
  • Create and reinvent user interaction leveraging technologies Hylé allows, such as zero-knowledge.
  • Lead usability testing sessions to quickly iterate and improve the user experience based on feedback from internal stakeholders and end users.
• Branding and Visual Identity
  • Follow and evolve brand guidelines and ensure consistency across all touchpoints (website, social media, visuals…, etc.).
  • Execute a cohesive visual identity, including logos, typography, color schemes, and design systems.
  • Conduct user research to understand the target audience’s needs, behaviors, and pain points.
• Collaboration
  • Work on UI/UX initiatives across all Hylé applications, working closely with the Discovery and Marketing teams to build user experiences that achieve business and user goals.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions to contribute to product vision and direction, design wireframes, storyboards, user flows, and sitemaps to clearly communicate design concepts and user journeys.

Your Skills

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience in designing brand identities, websites & applications, preferably in startup or freelance environments.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, or similar platforms.
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in digital product design and branding.
• Experience in creating interactive prototypes and conducting user testing.
• Solid understanding of responsive design principles for web and mobile platforms.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, ability to work with developers.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with animation tools or motion design.
• Knowledge of Web3 or blockchain technologies.