Responsibilities

• Concept and execute design across brand campaigns, product launches, sales enablement materials, executive presentations, and social content
• Develop visual systems, style frames, and design languages that can scale across multiple formats and channels
• Translate strategic briefs into compelling creative executions that are on-brand, on-message, and visually distinctive
• Bring original creative angles to projects, not just executions of what has been asked for
• Design visual identity and environmental design elements for trade shows, conferences, and live brand activations including Axon's annual Accelerate conference and major industry events such as IACP
• Create booth concepts, signage systems, stage graphics, display materials, and event collateral that deliver a cohesive brand experience at scale
• Develop design frameworks that can be handed off to fabrication vendors and production partners with clarity and precision
• Collaborate with internal video and event teams to ensure design and production are visually aligned across every touchpoint
• Design static elements, style frames, and visual systems that establish the creative direction for motion graphics, video, and animation
• Art direct motion designers and video editors to ensure the final output reflects the intended design vision

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of experience as an Art Director or Senior Designer in a brand, agency, or in-house creative environment
• A portfolio that demonstrates range across campaign creative, brand design, event and experiential work, and digital content
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Deep working knowledge of AI creative tools including Adobe Firefly and AI image and video generation platforms
• Strong understanding of environmental and experiential design, including how design translates from screen to physical space
• Ability to develop visual systems and style frames that direct motion and multimedia executions
• Entrepreneurial creative instincts: you bring ideas to the table, not just executions
• Comfortable operating in both a directed and self-directed capacity depending on project needs
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to walk stakeholders through creative rationale clearly and confidently
• Alignment with Axon's values: ownership, candor, curiosity, and a commitment to building trust in service of our mission to Protect Life

Preferred

• Experience designing for B2B, government, public safety, or technology brands
• Background in large-scale event or trade show design
• Familiarity with Figma for collaborative design and handoff workflows
• Experience art directing photo and video shoots
• Working knowledge of motion design principles and basic After Effects proficiency

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional and Mental Wellness support
• Learning and Development programs
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices