Senior Brand Designer

You.com • San Francisco, CA

7h

About The Position

you.com is an AI-powered search and productivity platform designed to empower users with personalized, efficient, and trustworthy search experiences. As a cutting-edge technology company, we combine advanced AI models with user-first principles to deliver tools that enhance discovery, creativity, and productivity. At you.com, we are on a mission to create the most helpful search engine in the world—one that prioritizes transparency, privacy, and user control.
We’re building a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries who are passionate about shaping the future of AI and technology. At you.com, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and grow your career in an environment that values creativity, diversity, and curiosity. If you’re ready to make a difference and help us revolutionize the way people search and work, we’d love to have you join us!
As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Senior Brand Designer to join the Design Team and collaborate on shaping how the world sees You.com. In this role, you’ll take ownership of all creative assets, including marketing collateral, visual branding, presentations, and more. This is a high-impact role with plenty of autonomy and room to influence the brand’s evolution. You’ll collaborate closely with the Design, Marketing, and Product teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing branding, marketing, and visual design work.
• Exceptional visual design skills with a keen eye for detail, typography, and layout.
• Experience creating and maintaining design systems or reusable templates.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and other relevant software.
• Strong understanding of brand development and the ability to uphold brand guidelines consistently across diverse outputs.
• A passion for visual storytelling and creative problem-solving.
• Ability to independently drive projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate and present design decisions effectively.
• A systematic thinker who can create scalable design solutions while maintaining creativity.
• A high bar for design quality but pragmatic about timelines and outcomes.
• Collaborative and open to feedback, thriving in a team environment.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A strong advocate for user-centric and accessible design practices.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with motion design tools such as After Effects or similar is a bonus.
• Web design skills (e.g., responsive layouts, UX/UI principles) are a plus but not required. Experience with Webflow is also a bonus.
• Versatile and adaptable, capable of working across a broad spectrum of design needs.

Responsibilities

• Drive the creation of high-quality marketing materials across various media, including digital, print, and social platforms, ensuring consistency with You.com’s visual identity.
• Develop and evolve You.com’s visual branding across campaigns, presentations, ads, and other touchpoints.
• Partner with the Marketing team to design assets for campaigns, events, and product launches.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive brand messaging and design across all channels.
• Create and maintain design systems, templates, and reusable components to streamline workflows and ensure consistency.
• Ideate and execute creative concepts for visual storytelling that resonate with target audiences.
• Build rapid prototypes and mockups to communicate ideas and iterate quickly based on feedback.
• Uphold accessibility standards and universal design principles in all creative work.
• Collaborate on web design projects or design adjustments when needed

Benefits

• Hubs in San Francisco and New York City offering regular in-person gatherings and co-working sessions
• Flexible PTO with U.S. holidays observed and a week shutdown in December to rest and recharge
• A competitive health insurance plan covers 100% of the policyholder and 75% for dependents
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the US
• 401k program, 3% match - vested immediately!
• $500 work-from-home stipend to be used up to a year of your start date
• $1,200 per year Health & Wellness Allowance to support your personal goals
• The chance to collaborate with a team at the forefront of AI research

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed