Brand Designer - Contract
- Stealth Startup
Job Description
About the Role
We’re looking for a contract Brand Designer to help define and build our brand from the ground up. As an early design hire, you’ll 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 company’s visual brand identity across all channels
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 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
