Brand Director

USA (Remote)

$130K/yr – $150K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end brand identity for deep-tech clients, from strategy and nameable identity systems to production-ready guidelines across physical and digital surfaces.

  • Own brand strategy, discovery, and the translation of technology goals into a cohesive brand platform.
  • Must-have: proven mastery in logo/mark design and multi-directional identity concepts.
  • Standout: cross-surface identity deployment across hardware, digital, and physical touchpoints.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Brand Strategy & Positioning: craft brand platforms and messaging across founders and exec teams.
  • 0-to-1 Visual Identity Creation: lead logo-centric identity design with multiple directions from a single brief.
  • Brand System Development: build production-ready systems, guidelines, and Figma libraries for consistency.
  • Brand Applications Across Frontier Technology: apply identity across spacecraft, hardware, digital, and physical contexts.
  • Collaboration with the Creative Director: present directions, defend thinking, and iterate quickly in a sprint-led setup.
  • Production & Quality Control: finalize files, organize assets, and ensure production-ready output.
  • Brand Stewardship: maintain design systems and assets to scale brand language across touchpoints.

Requirements

  • Passion for Deep Tech: enthusiasm for aerospace, robotics, energy, biotech, and hardware-scale work.
  • Education & Experience: BA/BS in Design plus 6–8 years leading end-to-end identity projects at notable agencies.
  • Mark-Making Mastery: strong portfolio demonstrating varied, durable, and distinctive logo work.
  • Strategic Thinking: ability to run discovery, develop positioning, and articulate strategic decisions behind visuals.
  • Design Software Proficiency: expert in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite; strong design systems experience; After Effects is a plus.
  • Typography & Layout Excellence: superb typographic sense and attention to detail.
  • Cross-Surface Thinking: experience applying identity across physical and digital contexts; hardware/industrial exposure is a plus.
  • Attention to Detail & Organization: capable of managing multiple engagements with solid version control.
  • Communication & Teamwork: clear communicator with founders and remote teams across time zones.
  • Tech Savvy & Curiosity: genuine interest in AI, robotics, biotech, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing.
  • Bonus Skills: motion design, illustration, 3D, or interactive design capabilities are welcome.

Preferred

  • Motion design
  • Illustration
  • 3D (Cinema 4D, Blender)
  • Interactive design capabilities
  • Extra gear across these areas

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~519

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
14 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
1.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4