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Design Director Branding, AI Startup

Onsite · Seattle, Washington
Posted August 14, 2026
full-time

Overview

Own the visual identity and brand storytelling for an early stage ambient intelligence AI startup at scale. Lead design across brand, marketing, product, and communications, shaping market perception through craft and strategic direction. Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to execute high standard visual systems and campaigns. Build scalable design principles that translate complex technology into accessible experiences.

What You'll Do7

  • 1Build and evolve visual identity across brand, marketing, product, and content channels.
  • 2Translate brand strategy into clear visual systems, campaigns, and customer experiences.
  • 3Create high quality visual assets including launch materials, presentations, campaigns, social content, web pages, and brand collateral.
  • 4Develop design concepts that make complex technology clear and culturally resonant for target audiences.
  • 5Shape visual storytelling for key company moments and establish scalable design principles across touchpoints.
  • 6Partner with Marketing and Product to support business goals while preserving brand integrity.
  • 7Collaborate with Leadership to influence market perception through creative direction.

Requirements5

  • 18+ years of design experience specializing in brand identity, visual systems, campaigns, and creative direction.
  • 2Proficiency creating high-quality visual assets across launch materials, presentations, campaigns, social assets, web pages, and brand content.
  • 3Experience developing and evolving visual identity systems across multiple channels (brand, marketing, product, communications, content).
  • 4Ability to establish design principles and visual storytelling frameworks that scale across organizational touchpoints.
  • 5Strong cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Product, Brand, and Leadership stakeholders.

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSeattle, Washington

Required Skills

brandbrandingvisual systemscampaignscreative direction
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