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Brand Designer

PlanetScale
Location
Remote - USA
Posted
15 days ago
Department
Marketing
Salary
$170,000 - $220,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating versatile design skills across digital, print, and experiential design
  • Deep understanding of design fundamentals: typography, color, composition, and visual hierarchy
  • Ability to articulate design decisions and understand direction
  • Self-directed and able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
  • Collaborative spirit with the ability to incorporate feedback while maintaining creative vision
Nice to have
  • Experience designing for technical or developer-focused brands
  • Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design tools
  • Comfortable using AI to build a working first draft of a page rather than handing off a static mockup
  • Understanding of design systems and component-based thinking
  • Enthusiasm for learning about databases, infrastructure, and developer tools
What the job really is

As a Brand Designer at PlanetScale, you will be responsible for shaping and evolving the company's visual identity across various platforms. Your day-to-day tasks will include designing web graphics, creating in-person event experiences, and developing digital assets that simplify complex technical concepts for developers and decision-makers. You will collaborate with marketing leadership to maintain brand coherence while exploring new visual directions.

Benefits
  • Base salary range: $170,000 - $220,000 USD
  • Equity
  • Support for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment
  • Accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the interview process
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work policies or team structure
  • Role involves both high-level brand strategy and detailed execution, which may require balancing different types of work
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