Senior Brand Designer (Contract)

Skydio•San Mateo, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As our Senior Brand Designer, you’ll help shape and evolve Skydio’s visual identity across brand, product, and marketing experiences. You’ll translate complex, cutting-edge technology into clear, compelling, and distinctive expressions and solutions that show up consistently—and beautifully—wherever our brand lives. You’ll be part of a highly collaborative creative team, working closely with creative directors, marketers, and cross-functional partners to bring the Skydio brand to life across: Web and digital experiences Brand and product launches Campaigns, social, and paid media Events, environments, and experiential design Merchandise, packaging, and physical collateral Presentations and internal communications This role is ideal for a multifaceted design generalist—someone who pairs strong conceptual thinking with exceptional craft and can move fluidly between big ideas and detailed execution.

Requirements

You’re a versatile, detail-driven designer with a strong point of view and a deep appreciation for craft.
You’re comfortable owning projects end-to-end, collaborating across disciplines, and adapting quickly as priorities evolve.
Your portfolio demonstrates both conceptual strength and polished execution across digital and physical experiences.
5+ years of brand or graphic design experience, either in-house, at an agency, or both
A portfolio showcasing a range of work—brand systems, campaigns, digital experiences, events, and physical collateral
Strong conceptual thinking paired with meticulous design execution
High fluency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), plus comfort working in Google Slides and Keynote
Experience collaborating with and guiding external partners such as agencies, fabricators, or production vendors
A high bar for quality and consistency, with an eye for detail that elevates every deliverable
A flexible, resilient mindset—you embrace iteration and thrive in fast-moving environments
A self-starter who can manage multiple projects independently, balancing timelines and stakeholders with ease
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Design across a wide range of brand and marketing deliverables—from concept through final execution
Collaborate closely with Creative, Product, GTM, and Engineering partners to translate ideas into impactful visual experiences
Help raise the overall bar for brand execution through strong taste, feedback, and attention to detail
Partner with vendors—providing art direction and hands-on design as needed
Present design work clearly and confidently to stakeholders, incorporating feedback iteratively