Head of Marketing

Our client is building the next-generation infrastructure layer on Solana, enabling a fundamentally new level of transaction reliability, design freedom, and scalability for developers. As a high-velocity, technical-first team, they are reshaping how onchain systems operate — and they’re looking for an exceptional Head of Marketing to join them at a pivotal moment.   About the Role As Head of Marketing, you’ll lead the company’s go-to-market efforts through mainnet launch and beyond. Your mission: drive brand awareness, ecosystem adoption, and community growth — while translating complex infrastructure innovation into compelling narratives that resonate with builders, validators, and institutions.   This is a high-impact, high-autonomy leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, understands Web3 deeply, and is excited to build from the ground up.   ⸻   Key Responsibilities   Strategy & Leadership • Define and execute an end-to-end marketing strategy aligned with company OKRs, including brand positioning, GTM plans, and growth initiatives • Own and elevate the company’s brand within the Solana and broader Web3 ecosystem • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, BD, and product to shape messaging and amplify product launches • Drive ecosystem awareness and integration post-mainnet launch through strategic initiatives and partnerships   Content & Ecosystem Marketing • Lead content strategy across all channels: website, blog, social media, technical docs, and research • Turn complex infrastructure concepts into compelling, accessible storytelling for multiple audiences • Build and scale community programs for developers, validators, and institutional players • Develop and manage relationships with media, ecosystem partners, and industry influencers • Establish a data-driven marketing culture and use insights to refine campaigns and maximize ROI   Team Building & Operations • Hire, lead, and scale a high-performing marketing team including content, social, and community roles • Oversee marketing operations: project management, performance tracking, and budget allocation • Partner with founders to lead thought leadership and elevate the public profile of the leadership team • Ensure cohesive brand execution across all touchpoints and channels   ⸻   About You   Must-Haves • 7+ years in marketing with 3+ in leadership, preferably in high-growth tech or Web3 startups • Strong technical marketing background with proven ability to communicate complex blockchain concepts • Deep Web3 and crypto ecosystem fluency — especially across crypto Twitter, validator networks, and builder communities • Experience leading or playing a key role in a successful Token Generation Event (TGE) • Strategic thinker with strong hands-on execution and cross-functional collaboration skills • Analytical mindset with a track record of performance-driven marketing decisions   Nice-to-Haves • Experience within the Solana ecosystem and existing relationships in its validator/dev communities • Background in infrastructure, developer tooling, or marketing technical products to builders • Prior experience at early-stage Web3 startups or protocol teams   ⸻   If you’re excited to shape the marketing foundation of a transformative Web3 infrastructure project — we’d love to hear from you.  

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