About the job
Location: Remote North to South America
Remote | Full-time
Compensation: $100K – $180K • 0.05% – 0.25%
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a talented Founding Designer to join a high-growth, venture-backed leader in the open-source security infrastructure sector. This innovative organization is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge security tools tailored for the AI era and has secured substantial funding from prestigious investors, including Y Combinator and Google.
The Role
As the Founding Designer, you will be entrusted with the responsibility of shaping and defining the brand’s visual identity and marketing materials from start to finish. As the company expands, the intricacy of its brand presence has grown, necessitating a consistent, high-quality, and memorable aesthetic that embodies both technical depth and a bold vision. You will transform abstract security concepts into compelling, narrative-driven visuals, propose creative directions, and uphold high standards of craftsmanship across all public-facing platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Brand Ownership: Create and evolve the visual identity, ensuring a striking, original, and cohesive design language throughout the organization.
- Marketing Design: Develop and refine impactful surfaces including the core landing page, blog, and digital marketing assets.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Co-Founder and collaborate with the Marketing, Sales, and Developer Experience teams to implement creative strategies.
- Physical & Event Design: Design eye-catching visuals for conference booths, presentations, and premium company merchandise.
- End-to-End Execution: Bring abstract concepts to life from inception to final delivery, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and consistency.
Requirements
- Professional Experience: Demonstrable success in a design role (Brand, Visual, or Communication Design) with a portfolio showcasing strong visual craftsmanship and concept-driven work.
- Aesthetic Judgment: Proven ability to produce sophisticated, original designs that convey technical depth with clarity and impact.
- Autonomy: Comfort with navigating ambiguity; capable of generating creative directions with minimal guidance.
- Execution Velocity: Strong inclination towards action with the ability to iterate quickly and make informed decisions in a dynamic environment.
- Location: Must be based in the Americas or willing to operate primarily within North American time zones.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Technical Skill: Proficiency in executing landing pages end-to-end without reliance on external teams.

