Brand Designer (Contract)

Eight Sleep • New York, NY

1d

About The Position

Join the Sleep Fitness Movement
At Eight Sleep, we’re on a mission to fuel human potential through optimal sleep. As the world’s first sleep fitness company, we’re redefining what it means to be well-rested and building the most advanced hardware, software, and AI technology to make it possible. Our products power peak mental, physical, and emotional performance by transforming every night of sleep into a personalized, data-driven recovery experience.
We are trusted by high performers, professional athletes, and health-conscious consumers in over 36 countries worldwide. Recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2019, 2022, and 2023, and twice named to TIME's “Best Inventions of the Year.” We operate like a high-performance team: fast, focused, and motivated by impact. We don’t just ship; we iterate, refine, and obsess over the details that help our members sleep better and wake up stronger.
Every role at Eight Sleep is a chance to create cutting-edge technology, collaborate with world-class talent, and help shape a future where sleep isn’t passive - it’s a powerful tool for living better. If you’re tired of the ordinary and driven to build at the edge of what’s possible, this is your moment. Join us and lead the movement that’s transforming how the world sleeps and what we’re all capable of when we wake up.
High Standards. No Apologies
We operate with intensity because our mission demands it. At Eight Sleep, we bring the same mindset as the world’s top performers: focused, relentless, and always pushing to be in the top 1% of our craft. Think Kobe Bryant’s mamba mentality, applied to bold ideas, next-gen tech, and flawless execution. This isn’t a 9-to-5. We’re a team that puts in the extra effort, not because it’s required, but because we care about the impact of our work. We’re here to build fast, push limits, and deliver without compromise. If you thrive under pressure and want to do the most meaningful work of your career, you’ll feel right at home. If you’re looking for something easier – this isn’t it.
The role
We are seeking a skilled and ambitious Brand Designer to work at the intersection of communications and brand design. This is a highly technical graphic design role, with most of the work happening in Figma and Photoshop. You should have a strong point of view on layout, editorial design, typography, and photography, and be comfortable designing systems that scale. A systems-oriented mindset is essential, as this role supports work across multiple channels and touchpoints.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in graphic design and or communications design
• Strong eye for layout, typography, and visual craft, paired with strong design discipline
• Strong sensibility for photography and image curation
• Comfortable collaborating with senior and executive-level stakeholders
• A well-developed visual point of view, demonstrated through a strong portfolio featuring brand storytelling and cross-channel work
• FIGMA & Photoshop skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Adobe After Effects and AI tools are a bonus
• Strong preference for graduates of SVA, RISD, Pratt, Rhode Island School of Design, or equivalent internationally recognized programs

Responsibilities

• Independently execute refined visual systems across email, social, and presentation decks
• Must be able to think across mediums between copy, layout, as design is not just filling out a box
• Apply a strong eye for layout, type hierarchy, and color palette to every deliverable
• Stay fluent in social trends, with the ability to curate art direction, references, and visual inspiration
• Contribute to all phases of creative production

Benefits

• Innovation in a culture of excellence
• Immediate responsibility and accelerated career growth
• Collaboration with exceptional talent
• At Eight Sleep we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our values by ensuring everyone feels they can flourish and grow. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees