Head of Brand / Creative Director

About Airfoil

Founded in 2019 by Phil Hedayatnia and Min Kim, Airfoil began as a small founder-focused design agency in San Francisco. Frustrated by experiences at startups that put productivity over people, Phil and Min wanted to do something different: help startups succeed while ensuring the creatives behind each product launch do too.

Our team of 40+ creatives, across offices in San Francisco, Toronto, Singapore, Seoul, and remotely from 16+ countries around the world have tackled 400+ projects used by millions today, including:

  • Top blockchains, like Solana, NEAR, Avalanche, Sui, and more
  • Over 15% of the top 100 most used apps in crypto, including Helius, Uniswap, DRiP, Turnkey, Pump.fun, Thena, and more
  • Several of the top AI compute exchanges, including SF Compute, Compute.exchange, and Silicon Data
  • Generative AI leaders and research teams, including Menlo AI, Hedra, VAPI, Exa, Reducto, and more

What's different, though, is that teams tend to stay with us for a while. 1/4 of our clients are long-term, meaning working with us in some capacity longer than a year. Most of our work is ongoing and retainer-based, enabling designers at Airfoil to deeply integrate with the teams they work with, rather than quickly turning around a rebrand and handing off work to an in-house team.

About this role

We’re seeking a Head of Brand / Creative Director to lead Airfoil’s brand department and champion design excellence across our work. You’ll oversee a talented team of designers, ensure quality and consistency across projects, and help shape the creative direction that defines Airfoil’s impact.

This role blends leadership, design thinking, and brand strategy. You’ll guide the team in delivering best-in-class creative work for clients, help refine internal processes, and partner closely with the CEO to align creative vision with business goals.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and mentor the brand design team (~5 members), ensuring creative quality and professional growth
  • Review and approve work before it’s shared with clients, providing thoughtful, actionable feedback
  • Lead or co-lead client kickoff calls to establish vision, tone, and creative direction
  • Maintain and improve internal brand processes, tools, and systems to enhance team efficiency and consistency
  • Partner with leadership to align creative standards with Airfoil’s broader operational goals
  • Support the hiring and onboarding of new brand designers; assist in vetting and evaluating talent
  • Ensure clarity and alignment between design, project management, and client teams
  • Step in to lead key creative projects when necessary, particularly during brand strategy or identity engagements
  • Foster an environment of collaboration, inspiration, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in brand design or creative direction, ideally within an agency or studio environment
  • A portfolio showcasing strong design sensibility, brand systems thinking, and attention to detail
  • Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring creative teams
  • Strong understanding of brand strategy, visual storytelling, and identity development
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills — comfortable leading client discussions and articulating design decisions
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at balancing multiple projects
  • Familiarity with crypto, fintech, DeFi, or other technology-driven industries is a strong advantage
  • Experience with Figma and Adobe Creative Suite required; motion or 3D experience a plus

ROLE DETAILS

  • Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience (DOE). We're committed to fair and rewarding compensation that reflects your talent and expertise.
  • Global Team: Work remotely as part of a diverse team spread across 14 countries, contributing to a rich tapestry of cultures and backgrounds.

How to Apply

If you are excited about the opportunity to join Airfoil as Head of Brand / Creative Director and are ready to shape the creative direction of products in the crypto, AI, and fintech spaces, we would love to hear from you.