About the Role
Weβre looking for a contract Brand Designer to help define and build our brand from the ground up. As an early design hire, youβll play a key role in shaping how the company looks, feels, and communicates to the world. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, moves fast, and is excited to create a cohesive brand system while executing day-to-day design work in a growing tech startup. This position is a freelance role, expected to be about 20 - 40/hrs a week ongoing. It will work with and report directly to the new Marketing Lead.
Responsibilities
- Build, own, and evolve the companyβs visual brand identity across all channels, starting with logo and design system development
- Design core brand and marketing assets including website visuals, social content, pitch decks, product marketing, and launch materials
- Partner closely with founders, marketing, and product to translate strategy into a clear, compelling visual storytelling
- Establish and maintain lightweight brand guidelines, templates, and systems that scale with the company
- Balance big-picture brand thinking with rapid execution across multiple projects and priorities
Skills & Experience
- 3+ years of experience in brand design, visual design, or related roles, ideally at a startup or tech company
- Strong portfolio showing end-to-end brand and design system work, from concept and systems to execution
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools; experience with motion, web, or product design is a plus
- Experience working in tech, SaaS, or developer-focused products preferred
- Strong taste, attention to detail, and ability to give and receive direct feedback
- Self-starter mindset: comfortable owning projects, making decisions, and moving quickly with limited direction
- Collaborative, adaptable, and excited to help shape culture as well as brand
- Bonus points: Experience with illustration and with website platforms like Framer
