Vannevar Labs builds next generation defense software for the public servants keeping our country safe. As a team, we exist because we believe in public service, and we think that our democracy and government improve only if we put serious, collective effort into improving them, including the technology our government uses.
This mission has become urgent. Ukraine is engaged in a war for survival with Russia. China regularly flies nuclear-capable bombers into Taiwan and Japan’s airspace. The US and our allies are fighting a war of deterrence with woefully outdated technology. We build software to support these missions, including providing battlefield information to allies, identifying malign activity, and helping the US deter and deescalate conflict. We are a profitable growth startup with some of the best defense investors in the world, including General Catalyst, DFJ Growth, Point72, and enterprise tech investors Costanoa and Felicis. We’re seeking a Senior Brand Designer to shape and elevate our brand identity from the ground up.
This is a unique opportunity to be the first brand hire at Vannevar, reporting directly to our Head of Design. If you're passionate about crafting compelling brand narratives and have the skills to collaborate across various teams, we want to hear from you.
About the role
As our Senior Brand Designer, you will have the creative freedom and responsibility to define and develop Vannevar Labs' brand identity. You will create and implement brand guidelines that influence every aspect of our company, from marketing materials to product interfaces. Collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, operations, product teams, and leadership, you will ensure a cohesive and compelling brand presence across all platforms.
What you'll do
- Lead Brand Strategy: Define and drive the overall brand strategy in alignment with company goals and mission.
- Develop and Own Brand Guidelines: Establish and maintain comprehensive brand guidelines that set the standard for our visual and verbal identity.
- Create Compelling Visual Content: Design internal and external assets, including presentations, illustrations, digital content, and print materials.
- Elevate Online Presence: Oversee the design and continuous improvement of our marketing website and digital platforms.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with marketing, product, and executive teams to ensure brand consistency and integration.
- Shape Product Visual Identity: Partner with product designers to weave our brand identity seamlessly into the user experience.
- Innovate and Inspire: Stay ahead of industry trends and bring fresh ideas to keep our brand at the forefront of design innovation.
- Design Company Swag: Create branded merchandise that resonates with our team and audience.
What we look for
- Proven Experience: 5+ years of brand design experience with a proven track record of leading brand initiatives for at least 3 years in-house.
- Strong Portfolio: A portfolio that demonstrates innovative brand work, strong conceptual thinking, and excellence in typography, illustration, and visual design.
- Strategic Thinker: Ability to translate business goals into effective design strategies.
- Collaborative Leader: Strong interpersonal skills with experience working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders.
- Communication Expert: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions.
- Passion for Impact: A genuine interest in our mission to enhance national security through advanced technology.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
What we offer
We’re proud to offer competitive benefits that support our employees. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 100% remote first culture. You can work from anywhere in the US and all full time employees have WeWork access
- Unlimited PTO including competitive vacation and holiday schedules
- Lifestyle stipends - Monthly mental health, wellness & fitness stipend, in-home office setup stipend and family planning assistance
- Salary top-up during military reserve duty
- Fully paid parental leave
- Child and pet care reimbursement during travel
Vannevar Labs is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't feel like you're a perfect fit. If you're passionate about contributing to our mission, we'd love to hear from you!
IMPORTANT NOTICEWe are committed to protecting the privacy of all applicants. Official emails from the company will come from an @vannevarlabs.com domain. Under no circumstances will a legitimate representative from our company contact you to request passwords, financial information, or other sensitive personal data. Please be vigilant of potential scams.
