Tocos is hiring a

Web3 Senior UI/UX Designer (remote)

Our mission

We are Toco, a company driven by a passion to combat climate change by revolutionising archaic aspects of the global financial system. Our mission is to create a new era of environmental consciousness and action through the introduction of Tocos, a groundbreaking carbon currency. Tocos represents one tonne of carbon dioxide that has been removed from the atmosphere, giving individuals and businesses a tangible way to offset their carbon footprint and contribute to a sustainable future.

At Toco, we believe that traditional political and economic structures have fallen short in addressing the urgent climate crisis. Our innovative approach breaks free from the limitations of the past and empowers people to take climate action into their own hands. By uniting as a civil community, we can redefine the nature of money, challenge conventions, and lead the way where others have failed.

Our digital currency is constructed to ensure transparency, security, and scalability for our users. Through a user-friendly digital platform, individuals can easily convert their earnings into Tocos, transforming their economic wealth into a powerful store of environmental value. This not only accelerates carbon reduction efforts but also creates a vibrant marketplace where carbon assets can be exchanged, valued, and invested in, all while driving positive environmental impact.

With Tocos, we aim to disrupt the status quo, increase demand for carbon reduction, and facilitate a seamless transition towards a sustainable economy. By embracing Tocos, individuals, organisations, and businesses can actively participate in the fight against climate change, unlocking new opportunities for environmental wealth while creating a better future for all.

Join us in this exciting journey as we revolutionise finance and empower global citizens to make a real difference. Together, we can forge a path towards a greener, more sustainable world.

To find out more about Toco, you can watch this video.

Our culture

The culture is built around transparency, trust and extreme candour. Our way of working embraces “work-from-anywhere” and responsible leave (i.e. be responsible and take as much leave as you need) whilst encouraging people to have fun and extract meaning from their work; being aligned to the purpose of the company is extremely important to us.

We are a product led company with cross functional teams. Lots of trust is extended to team members to let them grow, experiment, be creative, make mistakes and learn from these. We prefer small teams and aim to keep a very high bar when hiring members of our team; we expect people both senior and junior to be deep thinkers, adept problem solvers, customer focused, investment minded and know how and when to take a pragmatic vs purist approach.

Position overview

As a Senior UI/UX Designer at Toco, you will be playing a crucial role in creating and improving the visual and interactive aspects of our platform. Your work will not only enhance the user experience but will also make a substantial impact in driving our mission of combating climate change. In this role, you will be expected to be a strategic thinker, an empathetic user advocate, and a design innovator. Additionally, you will be a key contributor to our branding and marketing efforts, given the early stage nature of our start-up.

The role is a remote one and candidates should be within a 4-hour range of Central European Time. Candidates located in and around Cape Town close to the team doing the initial roll out on the ground will be reviewed favourably, although our primary objective is to find top talent and so we are looking globally (within the time zone constraints) to work in a remote fashion.

Responsibilities

• Helping conduct user research to understand the pain points, needs, and motivations of our users, translating insights into actionable design solutions.
• Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how the product functions.
• Create original graphic designs (e.g. images, sketches, and tables) and infographics.
• Design and deliver wireframes, user stories, user journeys, and mockups optimized for a wide range of devices and interfaces.
• Identify and troubleshoot UX problems (e.g., responsiveness).
• Create and maintain design libraries and design system adherence.
• Contribute to the branding and marketing strategy of the company, bringing fresh ideas to the table.
• Collaborate with product owners, software engineers, marketers and other stakeholders throughout this process.
• Act as a mentor for less experienced team members, fostering a positive environment of learning and growth.
  

Skills and qualifications

1. Proven UI/UX design experience with a strong portfolio.
2. Proficiency in design software, particularly Figma.
3. Proficiency in prototyping tools and techniques.
4. A clear understanding of the importance of user-centered design and design thinking.
5. Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate design concepts and user needs.
7. Ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently.
8. Ability to work on multiple features and projects concurrently, demonstrating a sense of urgency and ownership to drive projects to completion.
9. Ability to adapt quickly to the fast-paced nature of a start-up.
10. Experience working with cross-functional teams.
11. Degree in Design, Computer Science, or a related field is a plus.
12. A keen interest in sustainability, climate change, or related areas would be a bonus.

Process

The process will include:

1. Interview with CTO
2. Interview with design consultant
3. Take home case study assignment
4. Review of case study discussion
5. CEO and CMO
6. Offer

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