Brand Designer (Early-Stage Software Startup)

A well-funded early-stage software startup is preparing for its public launch and wants a brand designer who also ships in code. The person joins a very small design group and has real influence over how the company looks, reads and feels across every touchpoint.

Scope

• Shape the visual and verbal identity and keep it coherent across every surface
• Create the marketing site, campaign pages and launch assets in partnership with the growth marketing lead
• Cover brand and marketing needs for the existing design engineer, and push back on his ideas rather than simply agree
• Make product changes in TypeScript and SvelteKit next to engineers, getting work in front of customers within hours or days
• Report to the founder and collaborate with colleagues in product, engineering and commercial functions

Ideal background

• A minimum of three years across design roles, design engineering included; UX and UI job titles count, though the role favors design over engineering
• A portfolio covering brand identity, campaigns and product design, which is the first thing reviewed
• Ability to build your personal design work in HTML, CSS and TypeScript, no handoff required
• Startup or high-design-bar experience, where speed and craft both matter
• Distinct taste and a clear point of view

On-site in the San Francisco Bay Area. Visa transfers and new sponsorships considered.