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Plaud
Associate designer job in San Francisco, CA
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Plaud is building the world's most trusted AI work companion for professionals to elevate productivity and performance through note‑taking solutions, loved by over 1,500,000 users worldwide since 2023. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud is building the next‑generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize what you say, hear, see, and think.
Plaud Inc. is a Delaware‐incorporated, San Francisco‑based company pushing the boundary of human-AI intelligence through a hardware-software combination. With SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO27001, ISO27701, and EN18031 compliance, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection.
To learn more about Plaud, please visit ******************** and follow along on Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Why You Should Join Us
Plaud is building the next generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize intelligence from what people say, hear, see, and think.
Plaud is a bootstrapped, skyrocketing, profitable company with a $250M revenue run rate achieved in just three years.
Define the next‑gen paradigm for human‑AI interaction.
Gain exposure to cutting‑edge AI for Pro tools and play a direct role in our global expansion.
Work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success.
Grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development.
Market‑competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity‑fueled work atmosphere.
What You Will Do
Product Design: Responsible for designing and developing new products, including appearance, structure, and functional design, to meet market demands and enhance user experience.
Innovation & Creativity: Industrial designers should possess innovative thinking and creativity, providing unique design solutions that give products a competitive edge.
User Experience Design: Focus on the product's user experience, ensuring functionality, usability, and comfort meet user needs, thereby improving the product's market competitiveness.
Team Management: Optimize organizational resources according to department goals and business changes, build a talent pipeline, and enhance the professional skills of team members.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial Design, Product Design, Art Design, or related fields.
Over 8 years of experience in industrial design, including at least 3 years in team management, with successful hardware product design cases and project management experience.
Familiar with industrial design processes for various product types, knowledgeable about CMF processes and manufacturing workflows, with rich hands‑on design experience, and keen insight into global product design trends.
Proficient in Rhino, 3ds Max, SolidWorks, Photoshop, Illustrator, familiar with 3D printing tools and operations, and possess excellent hand‑drawing skills to quickly and accurately convey design ideas and concepts.
Passionate about design work, with strong responsibility and professionalism, attention to detail, pursuit of excellence, and strict standards for design quality.
Expert‑level proficiency in industrial design tools (e.g. Alias, Rhino, SolidWorks, KeyShot or equivalent).
Strong capability in 3D surface modeling, CAD review, and design‑to‑engineering handoff.
Experience using rendering and visualization tools to communicate design intent.
Familiarity with prototype development and translating digital design into physical samples.
What We Offer
Founding Team: Opportunity to join the founding team of this new initiative, with meaningful ownership and impact on a fast‑growing startup.
Competitive Compensation: $250K-$400K base salary+performance bonus+Equity.
Comprehensive Benefits: Top‑tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, and a generous employer subsidy.
Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan for full time employees with company matching.
Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays.
New Parent Leave: 12 weeks of paid time off to spend time with your new family, regardless of gender.
Hybrid Office: Minimum of 3x in office per week.
Gear: New hires are equipped with their choice of new top‑of‑the‑line laptops and workstation setups.
Perks: Best office equipment. Annual offsites. Free office drinks and snacks.
Plaud is and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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$250k-400k yearly 2d ago
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Head of Design Lead Brand & Product for AI Entertainment
Inkitt
Associate designer job in San Francisco, CA
A next-gen entertainment company based in California is seeking a Design Lead to unify brand, product, and marketing design efforts. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in design leadership, mastery in UX/UI tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, and a strong visual design background. The role offers a salary range of $220,000 to $260,000 per year along with comprehensive benefits including a 401k plan and health coverage. Join a diverse team committed to reshaping the entertainment industry.
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$220k-260k yearly 5d ago
Head of Design
Canary Technologies, Co
Associate designer job in San Francisco, CA
Canary Technologies is transforming how hotels operate and how guests experience their stay. As Head of Design, you will set a compelling multi‑year design vision and turn bold ideas into durable outcomes that customers feel and the business can measure. You'll operate at the intersection of strategy and execution: creating clarity from ambiguity, rallying cross‑functional teams, and holding a high bar for craft, accessibility, and reliability. You will treat our design portfolio like a business by owning the KPIs, making focused bets, and iterating quickly based on customer truth and data. If you love raising the bar, inspiring teams, and shipping work that changes trajectories, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end design strategy across product surfaces spanning Arrivals & Departures, Guest Communications, Payments, and Mobile.
Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of designers and researchers. Establish clear career paths and a strong design culture.
Define and evolve Canary's design system and component libraries across web and mobile. Ensure consistency, quality, and velocity.
Partner with PM and Eng leads to shape problem definition, roadmap, and scoping for initiatives. Drive clarity and outcomes.
Raise quality through strong critique, design reviews, and mechanisms for usability, accessibility, and brand expression.
Lead research and discovery to deeply understand guest, staff, and enterprise stakeholder needs, translating insights into clear product decisions.
Collaborate with Enterprise and Customer Success teams to support chain-wide rollouts and brand standards for global hotel groups.
Establish operational practices for design planning, capacity, and measurement. Instrument the experience to quantify impact.
Represent Design in exec forums. Communicate strategy, tradeoffs, and results with clear narratives and artifacts.
Qualifications
8+ years in Product Design with 3+ years leading teams directly. Experience operating in B2B or B2B2C SaaS preferred.
Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end systems thinking, exceptional product craft, and shipped work at scale across web and mobile.
Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain diverse design talent. Strength in feedback, coaching, and org-building.
Strong partner to Product and Engineering. Comfortable in ambiguity, rapid iteration, and enterprise constraints.
Fluency in design systems, accessibility, UX research methods, and experimentation. Familiarity with analytics tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication. Able to align executives and cross-functional partners around crisp narratives and metrics.
Bonus: Experience in hospitality, payments, messaging, or mobile SDKs. Global or multi-brand experience across EMEA/APAC.
$200,000 - $250,000 a year
The base salary range for this role is $200,000-$250,000 annualized salary. This is subject to standard withholding and applicable taxes. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's skill level, experience, and specific work location. This role may also include the opportunity to earn a discretionary bonus and/or equity.
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$200k-250k yearly 4d ago
Head of Technical Design - Petite Fit & Innovation Lead
Shortstorybox
Associate designer job in San Francisco, CA
A leading petite fashion retailer based in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Manager of Technical Design to innovate and refine product development processes. This role involves leading a talented team to set industry standards in fit and quality. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in women's apparel and a strong background in managing technical design teams. Offers include flexible paid time off, 401k matching, and comprehensive healthcare benefits, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
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$128k-215k yearly est. 5d ago
Strategic HRBP for G&A & Org Design
Ironclad Inc.
Associate designer job in San Francisco, CA
A leading AI contracting platform is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to work with executive leadership in San Francisco. This role focuses on aligning talent strategies, coaching leaders, and enhancing employee engagement. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of HRBP experience in fast-paced tech environments. Benefits include health insurance, 401k, and a competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $175,000.
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$140k-175k yearly 2d ago
Strategic HRBP for G&A & Org Design
Ironclad 3.8
Associate designer job in San Francisco, CA
A leading AI contracting platform in San Francisco is looking for a strategic HRBP to support G&A functions by aligning business and talent strategies. The role involves coaching leaders, managing organizational change, and promoting diversity. Candidates should have 3+ years in HRBP roles and experience in high-growth environments. Benefits include health insurance, a flexible vacation policy, and competitive salary range of $140k-$175k.
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$140k-175k yearly 1d ago
Senior Interior Designer - San Francisco
Huntsman Architectural Group
Associate designer job in San Francisco, CA
Job Type
Full Time
About the Role
Designers are the creative engine of our project teams, pushing boundaries, exploring fresh territory, and solving complex challenges to help our clients achieve their vision. While stylistic influences come and go, at Huntsman, we utilize our experience and expertise to build stunning, inspiring, functional, and enduring solutions focused on wellness, inclusion, and sustainability. Our designers strive for substance in their work - technically, creatively, and socially. Our process is grounded in research, common sense, and boundary-pushing creativity. It spans everything from finding harmonious, code-compliant space-planning solutions to designing beautiful and functional casework. We design for our clients, not for our own egos. Our design is a team endeavor, with creative expression and meaningful projects as the ultimate reward.
What You Will Do
Partner (in-person and virtually) with the office's senior leadership - Principals, Designers, and Architects - to elevate design ideas, values, and standards
Participate (in-person and virtually) in marketing and business development including proposals, interviews, and PR efforts
Stay abreast of new design trends and technologies
Innovate and solve design challenges creatively
Independently act as lead designer for a variety of complex project types simultaneously
Manage small to mid-size project teams
Collaborate with Project Managers on mid- to large-scale projects
Lead (in-person and virtual) meetings with clients including interviews / pitches, real estate tours, visioning, programming, workplace strategy and detailed design presentations
Lead all phases of project delivery from fit planning, conceptual design, design development, coordination, preparation of documents, project site tours, and construction administration, through project completion and post-occupancy studies (participate / lead in-person meetings at all phases)
Interface (in-person and virtually) directly with clients, product representatives, furniture dealers, fabricators, multidisciplinary consultants, general contractors, and building / planning agencies
Participate in cost estimate review and overall design budget analysis and management
Review design and technical drawings of other more junior designers and provide in-person mentorship
Other related duties as assigned
Your Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ownership and accountability for project- and firm-wide success
Excellent design creativity, aptitude, competence, and experience
Thought leader and innovator
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent people skills including inspirational and collaborative leadership
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-based design process
Extensive knowledge of design research, workplace strategy and FF&E
Advanced understanding of corporate commercial real estate objectives
Extensive knowledge and experience in all phases of interior design / architectural project delivery
Initiate mentoring of junior staff within the office and at project site locations
Working knowledge of state and local building and fire codes related to interior environments, including accessibility a must
Extensive knowledge of CDs and procedures
Ability to work in-person in low-, mid-, and high-rise buildings on any floor
Experience working in a Citrix environment is highly desired
Autodesk Revit skills are a must
Enscape modeling skills are nice to have
Strong Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) skills are highly desired
Experience with Mural collaboration platform is a must
Office 365, Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills are a must
Hand sketching and conceptual drawing skills are a plus
Sustainable design experience, with a preference for hands-on LEED and/or WELL project participation
Your Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Interior Design or Architecture
Minimum 12 years of experience working on interior design and/or architectural projects, with a primary focus on design for workplaces, commercial interiors, and tenant improvement projects
Interior Design Certification and LEED and/or WELL accreditation strongly preferred
Candidates must have legal working status in the U.S. as Huntsman will not be sponsoring work visas at this time
Compensation, Benefits, and Perks
Compensation is based on relevant experience and qualifications. Salary for this role is estimated between $115,000 to $145,000 plus benefits
Candidates who apply personally to the Huntsman HR email will be eligible for a signing bonus!
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Opportunity to participate in pre-tax Flexible Spending plans for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses, and 401k
Comprehensive PTO and paid holidays offering
Enrollment in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan after 1 year
How to Apply
Please e-mail your cover letter, resume, portfolio and/or a link to your work in a single PDF (maximum 10 MB) to: ************************. In your e‑mail subject line, please indicate Senior Interior Designer - San Francisco.
About the Company
Huntsman Architectural Group is an award-winning architecture and interiors firm dedicated to elevating the human experience by designing places that connect, sustain, and inspire.
We actively engage clients as partners in the design process to explore their unique aspirations and culture, while prioritizing wellness, sustainability, and equity in the built environment. The result is places with meaning.
We believe in the conservation of environmental resources. Our focus is on realizing the potential of existing buildings through revitalization and inspiring interior environments to create lasting value for our clients and communities.
Our services include strategic workplace consulting, interior design, and architecture across a wide array of project types in the commercial, institutional, educational, residential, and other sectors.
The firm was established in 1981 and is a 100% ESOP employee‑owned company. Our offices in San Francisco, New York, and Chicago are home to over 60 architects, interior designers, project managers, and support staff who are passionate about their work - explorers and innovators who never lose sight of our client's vision. We maintain a fast‑paced and fun work environment where team‑based success is highly valued.
Huntsman is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in its design practice, its operations, and in the greater community by improving access for all to the architecture and design profession. We value our employees' work‑life balance, offering hybrid work (home/office), comprehensive benefits, and paid time off, in addition to competitive salaries. We consider mentoring and continuous learning integral to the long‑term professional development of our team members.
Huntsman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We seek talent in every job position that best supports our clients, teams, and workplace. We prohibit discrimination based on race; color; creed; sex; gender (including identity and expression); religion (including dress and grooming practices); marital status; registered domestic partner status; age; national origin or ancestry; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sexual orientation; military and veteran status; caregiver status; political affiliation; or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
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$115k-145k yearly 4d ago
Principal, Visual Design
Jobr.Pro
Associate designer job in San Francisco, CA
Why Dept ?
We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world's most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.
We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.
At DEPT , you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.
The Role:
The Principal, Visual Design role requires a visionary approach, collaborating with the creative team to not only meet client needs but to establish new benchmarks for conceptual and visual design excellence. A core responsibility is to challenge the team's thinking, pushing beyond conventional problem-solving to deliver transformative, best-in-class solutions.
The ideal candidate is a design expert with an exceptional eye for detail and strong leadership, collaboration, and execution skills. You possess the conviction to lead when necessary and the humility to follow great ideas, regardless of their source. You are committed to meticulous detail and leveraging every challenge as an opportunity for growth. You have experience across mediums, including retail
As part of the creative leadership team, you will play a crucial role in executing the overarching creative and design strategy, ensuring the team's activities align with and significantly contribute to the organization's strategic short and long-term success. This role is hybrid in Mountain View, CA.
What You'Ll Do:
Closely collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of talented people.
Lead and mentor the creative team, fostering a collaborative, optimistic, and proactive culture.
Bring a fresh, insightful point of view that inspires both the internal team and the client, putting the team and client first.
Define and implement successful design strategies, setting high visual and conceptual standards for all company efforts (including retail, websites, branding, and content).
Generate strategic insights and moodboards to facilitate creative innovation.
Drive complex digital projects from kick‑off to completion, ensuring the team's deliverables exceed client expectations and stay within budget and deadlines.
Establish project direction, craft guidelines, and assist with production as needed.
Identify key client decision‑makers and leverage excellent interpersonal skills to grow and maintain these relationships, collaborating across all internal departments and external stakeholders to achieve desired results.
Actively contribute to the design discipline through mentoring, conversation, and proposing ideas to elevate company operations and improve processes.
What You Bring:
5+ years of proven experience in design and interactive work for leading brands, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
Bachelor's Degree in Design, Visual Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Mastery of Figma (including components, variants, and auto layout) and familiarity with essential collaboration tools (e.g., Hubspot, Google Suite, Slack).
Strong knowledge and experience in visual design, user‑centered experience design, interaction design, and brand development. Experience developing and maintaining a robust design system.
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic vision and creative inspiration to large, diverse teams.
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex information to clients and internal stakeholders.
Highly detail‑oriented, proactive, comfortable navigating complex organizations, and focused on strategic problem‑solving and process efficiency.
What Do We Offer?
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
401K plan, plus matching
PTO
Paid Company Holidays
Parental Leave
We Support You Being You:
DEPT is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We're committed to an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone's identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It's totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.
DEPT participates in E‑Verify, meaning your Form I‑9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
We are a B Corp‑certified company passionate about purpose‑driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.
DEPT is a Growth Invention company built to help the world's most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We're 50|50 tech and marketing, partner‑led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI.
Learn more about DEPT
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
At DEPT , we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.
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This is remote role, however you must be located within 50 miles of San Francisco, CA to be considered
San Francisco, CA Salary Band $118,400 - $155,000 USD
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$118.4k-155k yearly 4d ago
Senior Content Designer: AI Copy & Strategy
Slack Enterprise 4.6
Associate designer job in San Francisco, CA
A leading tech company in San Francisco seeks an experienced Content Designer for its Slack team. This role focuses on product copy and content strategy, requiring a minimum of three years' experience in product writing or content strategy. The ideal candidate is skilled in collaboration across teams and proficient in design tools like Figma and Photoshop. This position offers competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment where you can thrive and help enhance user experiences.
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$129k-187k yearly est. 5d ago
Head of Brand Studio
Monograph
Associate designer job in San Francisco, CA
Gusto is a modern, online people platform that helps small businesses take care of their teams. On top of full-service payroll, Gusto offers health insurance, 401(k)s, expert HR, and team management tools. Today, Gusto offices in Denver, San Francisco, and New York serve more than 300,000 businesses nationwide. Our mission is to create a world where work empowers a better life, and it starts right here at Gusto. That's why we're committed to building a collaborative and inclusive workplace, both physically and virtually. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy.
Job Summary
Gusto is hiring a visionary Head of Brand Studio to lead our in-house creative team and shape a world-class brand that champions small businesses. In this high-impact role, you'll define our creative vision, scale systems for brand consistency, and produce bold, distinctive work that brings Gusto's mission to life across every touchpoint.
You'll oversee creative across key channels-brand advertising, website, digital campaigns, social, email-and collaborate closely with Product Design, especially our Growth Design team, to ensure a cohesive experience across marketing and product.
As a strategic partner to Marketing, Product, and company leadership (including our founders), you'll drive a culture of creative excellence while staying hands-on in the work. Your blend of taste, executional rigor, and business acumen will ensure our brand not only inspires but delivers results.
We're looking for a proven leader with a strong portfolio, exceptional judgment, and the ability to scale brand systems in fast-paced environments. If you're passionate about design that moves people-and moves the needle-we'd love to meet you.
This role reports to and is empowered by our Chief Design Officer, Amy Thibodeau.
Here's what you'll do day-to-day:
Set the Creative Vision: Define and evolve our brand's visual identity, voice, and storytelling across all platforms with a focus on our owned web properties like Gusto.com, and marketing channels
Lead & Inspire: Manage, mentor, and empower a team of designers, writers, and creatives, fostering a culture of collaboration, feedback, and innovation.
Ensure Brand Consistency: Oversee creative execution across website, digital, tv, social, product marketing, and events, ensuring every touchpoint is cohesive and impactful.
Be Hands-On: While leading strategy, roll up your sleeves when needed-whether it's concepting, reviewing work, or jumping in to refine a campaign.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Product, and Gusto Senior Leadership to align creative strategy with business objectives and internal client needs.
Operationally Excellent: deliver high quality creative on time, at a high velocity, aligned with stakeholder expectations and briefs
Client Service Mindset: Ensure internal teams-our clients-feel heard, supported, and excited by the creative process and outcomes.
Approve Final Assets: Provide clear, high-quality creative direction and sign off on final deliverables to maintain brand integrity.
Measure Creative Impact: Define and track KPIs for brand and creative success, ensuring we're delivering measurable results.
Drive Innovation: Stay ahead of design, storytelling, and brand trends, pushing creative boundaries while maintaining brand integrity.
Here's what we're looking for:
15+ years of experience in brand design, advertising, or creative direction, preferably in startups, tech, or consumer brands.
Proven track record of leading and growing creative teams, with strong management and mentorship skills.
Expert-level design and brand craft-you have exceptional taste and can articulate what makes great creative work great.
Experience working across multiple mediums (digital, video, print, social, experiential, etc.).
Deep understanding of brand strategy, storytelling, and user experience.
Ability to balance creativity with business impact, aligning creative work with company objectives.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills-you know how to advocate for great creative while bringing people along.
Resilient, adaptable, and excited to thrive in a fast-paced, get-sh*t-done startup environment.
Nice to have:
Experience with TV advertising, commercial production, or high-impact brand campaigns.
Background in design systems and product marketing creative.
Knowledge of growth marketing and performance-driven creative.
Familiarity with AI and emerging creative technologies.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and scale a brand with purpose-while leading a talented team that loves to create, collaborate, and push boundaries. If this sounds like you, reach out today-we'd love to talk!
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$84k-145k yearly est. 2d ago
Senior Brand Designer
Trucksmarter
Associate designer job in San Francisco, CA
Logistics is one of the single largest industries in the world. Globally, logistics is an $8-$12 trillion dollar industry, and in the US alone, ~$2 trillion, representing ~10% of GDP. A single percent of improvement drives profound change to every corner of the world-from the cost of our goods, to the livelihoods of local communities, to even the impact on our environment.
At TruckSmarter, we're reshaping the industry by focusing first on truck drivers. Trucks move 71% of freight in America (~$800bn annually), and the trucking industry represents nearly 6% of the full‑time jobs in the country. If you look around you, every item has sat on a truck at one point on its journey to you. However, despite the industry being one of the greatest levers of innovation throughout history, it is still deeply fragmented and structurally misaligned. Our mission is to fix that-and we need your help.
The Role
TruckSmarter is looking for a Senior Brand Designer with experience managing the core brand, including a new suite of AI products, across multiple channels.
This is a high‑impact role where you'll work directly with our leadership team to shape the visual identity and brand strategy that drives our business forward. We're a lean XFN team that includes design, product, engineering and operations. We foster an entrepreneurial, supportive culture grounded in collaboration, craft, and execution, all in service of improving our customers' lives.
What Excites You
Evolve the existing TruckSmarter brand through digital activations (static and video) for a wide variety of channels across a broad range of media, including web, email, mobile, social, and paid ads.
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to establish a differentiated and high quality digital brand presence.
Collaborate with our design manager to create high‑quality work that delivers on our brand and business strategy.
Own all content, brand, and marketing projects from concept to final execution and iterate on designs to optimize performance.
Harness AI tools like MidJourney, ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini where needed to augment assets.
What Excites Us
At least 5 years of digital creative experience, with at least 2 years in senior creative roles.
Portfolio showcasing multidisciplinary brand design expertise, including brand development, visual solutions, storytelling, digital advertising, and web design.
Proven track record developing both brand‑focused and performance‑driven creative assets.
End‑to‑end creative experience from conceptualization through execution.
Startup mindset with willingness to drive change and build processes from the ground up.
Excellent working knowledge of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
Nice to haves:
Experience servicing Direct‑to‑Consumer and Business‑to‑Business companies.
Experience with product marketing.
Proficiency with web development or tools like Framer.
Proficiency with lifecycle marketing using tools like customer.io.
Motion design experience with After Effects, LottieFiles, or similar tools.
A background in transportation or logistics.
We Offer
Health, Dental & Vision Plans
Competitive Pay
401k
Unlimited PTO
Lunch + dinner daily
Commuter benefits
Working model: TruckSmarter offers an in‑office collaborative culture. This role is based out of our downtown San Francisco office.
We would love to have you be a part of something special, and are excited to review your application!
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$105k-163k yearly est. 3d ago
Senior Brand Designer
Nencreative
Associate designer job in San Francisco, CA
Senior Brand Design
Please apply using the form and include a portfolio - it's the best way to ensure we see your work.
To Apply/Requirements (Read First)
We're only reviewing applications that meet the following:
US-based - time zones and client calls make this essential
3-5 years of professional experience in branding and visual design (agency or startup preferred)
Strong portfolio of relevant work
About Nen Creative
Nen Creative is an interdisciplinary studio helping tech startups launch bold ideas into the world - building the brands, products, and stories that power their growth.
Since 2022, we've partnered with some of the world's top founders and institutions - including Amazon, Pear VC, Andreessen Horowitz, Mercor, Context Inc, Netic, Listen Labs, Tech Week, and many more. We're growing crazy fast and are looking for amazing people to join us!
About the Opportunity
We're building the studio we always wanted to work at - fast-moving, design-led, and trusted by the best in tech. In a short time, we've gone from zero to partnering with Amazon, top VCs, and some of the most ambitious startups in the world.
Now we're looking for a Senior Brand Designer to lead the creation of bold, modern brand identities and websites for high-growth startups. This is a client‑facing role that requires strong design craft, the ability to think strategically, and the confidence to guide clients through the brand process. You'll join a small, focused team where your work has direct impact on how tomorrow's companies launch and scale.
What You'll Do
Lead the development of brand identities from concept through execution - including logos, typography, color systems, and full brand guidelines
Design and launch websites (Webflow/Figma) that translate brand strategy into digital experiences
Present and communicate work directly to clients, helping them make confident creative decisions
Balance multiple design explorations with high‑level craft and detail
Partner with creative directors, strategists, and PMs to ensure design outcomes align with client goals
Drive visual consistency across brands, websites, and marketing design projects
What We're Looking For
3-5 years of experience in brand and digital design (agency or studio preferred)
A strong portfolio that showcases:
Brand identities created from scratch (not just refreshes or marketing visuals)
Website design that feels modern, clean, and built for tech/startup audiences
Confidence in client communication - you can present work, explain rationale, and guide non‑designers through decisions
Strong grasp of typography, layout, and composition with a modern, tech‑forward aesthetic
Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team in a fast‑paced environment
Bonus Points
Experience in Webflow or hands‑on website building
Motion, 3D, or illustration skills
Marketing design experience across campaigns, social, or advertising
Comfort working in unstructured, high‑growth environments
Why Join Nen Creative
Be part of a small, fast‑growing studio trusted by world‑class startups and investors
Work directly with top founders shaping the future of tech
Clear growth path as we scale - you'll help define the design practice itself
Remote‑friendly, flexible, and entrepreneurial environment
Healthcare, PTO, 401K
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$105k-163k yearly est. 5d ago
Casework and Millwork Designer
38° North Latitude Builders, Inc.
Associate designer job in San Rafael, CA
Millwork Engineer
38 Degrees North Latitude Builders, Inc. is a general contractor and cabinetry manufacturer located in San Rafael, CA. 38 Degrees specializes in residential remodels and high end custom cabinetry.
Produce shop drawings
Requirements:
Extensive experience using Microvellum
Convert DWG files to DXF files
Knowledge of X-refs
Ability to interpret design documents including blueprints and fabrication drawings
Experience in cabinetry manufacturing or construction is a plus
Strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Interpersonal skills that allow for constructive teamwork
Willingness to learn and adapt to situations
Start: Immediately
Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Location: San Rafael, CA
Salary: Based on experience
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00 pm
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Born from two California creatives fueled by their explorer spirits, Banana Republic has repositioned itself as a premium, experiential lifestyle brand for today's modern world. Designed for a life where anything is possible, we use the finest materials with the latest fabric innovations to create timeless, versatile clothing, jewelry, shoes and handbags. Through our home and art collections, we extend beyond apparel and are a part of our customers' lives at home.
We are creating memorable, immersive experiences online and in-store that build lasting relationships and solve our customers' lifestyle needs. Our team is made up of passionate and curious storytellers who are pushing the boundaries to deliver consistent, quality product through an elevated customer experience. Sound interesting? Join us as on the BR journey as we create what's next.
About the Role
In this role, you will work in an energizing, inclusive, and creative environment focused on concepting and creating sustainable product that exceeds customers' expectations. Your goal is to partner with cross functional team members who collectively are responsible for ensuring that the product style, fit, and quality are more than worth the price for our customers. Responsibilities include assisting in designing the product line, preparing sketches, and assisting with basic specifications of the product. Must lean into risk taking and be customer curious!
What You'll Do
Research global markets in order to identify new seasonal trends, silhouettes, fabrics, techniques, product categories and competitive inspiration.
Assist in developing concepts and sketches for product line and advocate for design ideas by presenting to internal leadership and cross functional partners.
Develop strong internal cross functional relationships with Merchandising, Production, Technical design, Gap Inc Sourcing (GIS), Visual Merchandising and Marketing to ensure product concept to store and site execution is a seamless experience.
Partner with Production and Tech Design to create tech packs and communicate vision behind fit and product design, ensuring execution, quality, and desired margin targets are achieved.
Ask effective questions and solicit feedback to understand needs.
Complete structured assignments, like attending fit sessions with manager, and makes revisions to sketch and design packages based on stated priorities.
Manage administration and follow up of product design process such as presentation boards creation to ensure team stays organized and hits required deadlines.
Who You Are
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment, with the ability to juggle multiple seasons at one time and track development deadlines
Possess an elevated sense of style, aesthetic, and color and understand how to translate trends through the lens of the customer and brand filter
Thorough knowledge of silhouette, fit, fabrication, construction, color use, sewing techniques, and trim; applied knowledge of garment construction methods to design process
Strong computer knowledge including Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel
Recognize and act on inconsistencies in data or results
Benefits at Banana Republic
Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.*
Employee stock purchase plan.*
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
See more of the benefits we offer.
*For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
Salary Range: $56,400 - $71,900 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
$56.4k-71.9k yearly 3d ago
Assistant Designer, Performance
Athleta
Associate designer job in San Francisco, CA
For the past 25 years, we've committed ourselves and our brand to a single aim: to empower all women and girls. Inspiration. Collaboration. Connection. Inclusivity. It's what we do best, and we're on the hunt for people who share our passion for leading an active lifestyle, growing personally as well as professionally, and creating game-changing products and experiences.
We use business as a force for good by putting people and the planet right up there with profit, which is why Athleta is a certified B Corp. Ready to make a move? Join us. Because we know that alone we're strong, but together we're unstoppable.
About the Role
In this role, you will work in an energizing, inclusive, and creative environment focused on concepting and creating sustainable product that exceeds customers' expectations. Your goal is to partner with cross functional team members who collectively are responsible for ensuring that the product style, fit, and quality are more than worth the price for our customers. Responsibilities include assisting in designing the product line, preparing sketches, and assisting with basic specifications of the product. Must lean into risk taking and be customer curious!
What You'll Do
Research global markets in order to identify new seasonal trends, silhouettes, fabrics, techniques, product categories and competitive inspiration.
Assist in developing concepts and sketches for product line and advocate for design ideas by presenting to internal leadership and cross functional partners.
Develop strong internal cross functional relationships with Merchandising, Production, Technical design, Gap Inc Sourcing (GIS), Visual Merchandising and Marketing to ensure product concept to store and site execution is a seamless experience.
Partner with Production and Tech Design to create tech packs and communicate vision behind fit and product design, ensuring execution, quality, and desired margin targets are achieved.
Ask effective questions and solicit feedback to understand needs.
Complete structured assignments, like attending fit sessions with manager, and makes revisions to sketch and design packages based on stated priorities.
Manage administration and follow up of product design process such as presentation boards creation to ensure team stays organized and hits required deadlines.
Who You Are
Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment, with the ability to juggle multiple seasons at one time and track development deadlines
Possess an elevated sense of style, aesthetic, and color and understand how to translate trends through the lens of the customer and brand filter
Thorough knowledge of silhouette, fit, fabrication, construction, color use, sewing techniques, and trim; applied knowledge of garment construction methods to design process
Strong computer knowledge including Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel
Recognize and act on inconsistencies in data or results
Benefits at Athleta
Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.*
Employee stock purchase plan.*
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
See more of the benefits we offer.
*For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
Salary Range: $56,400 - $71,900 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
$56.4k-71.9k yearly 4d ago
HVAC Designer
LVI Associates 4.2
Associate designer job in San Francisco, CA
Aan employee-owned consulting firm in San Francisco, is seeking a HVAC Design Engineer to join their team. With over 80 years of experience, this firm is known for delivering innovative MEP solutions for healthcare, higher education, and research facilities. If you're a motivated engineer looking to contribute to complex, impactful projects in a collaborative and rewarding environment, let's connect!
Responsibilities:
HVAC system design
Drafting and Modeling
Qualifications:
2+ years of mechanical engineering experience
Proficiency in Revit
Benefits / Perks:
100% employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance
Work / life balance
Professional and career development
$65k-108k yearly est. 3d ago
Head Design Manager, Print & Pattern - Pottery Barn Kids
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 4.4
Associate designer job in San Francisco, CA
Job Description About the Role
You will have the opportunity to manage new product lines and product development processes for each season that reflect the mood, market trends, and business needs. In this role you will conceptualize, develop and execute original print and pattern, manage a team of print designers, and deliver designs that reflect our brand's aesthetic, market trends, and seasonal direction. You will work collaboratively across design, product development, sourcing and merchandising teams to bring compelling and commercially successful designs to life.
Responsibilities
Gathers market data on key fashion trends and analyze what competition is doing to bring new business opportunities to be developed
Has a clear understanding of department business needs and guides the PD team to design accordingly
Drives calendar to ensure all deadlines and key dates are met
Clarify objectives, assess performance, and provide regular feedback to those assisting you
Recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results
Ability to build and lead a team
Present seasonal product information to the field, product information, sourcing, etc.
Operate a computer including adobe creative suite
Paint and illustrate original artwork
Transport materials and equipment and lift, move and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis
Criteria
7 + years of design experience
3 + years of management experience
Degree in Design or equivalent experience
Aspirational taste-level with an eye for interiors
Experience designing product keeping materials and pricing in mind
Design Skills, Creative and Inspirational thinker, Deadline driven
This role requires being onsite in the San Francisco
Our Culture & Values
We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.
People First
Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available :
Benefits
A generous discount on all WSI brands
A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
Tax-free commuter benefits
A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
Continued Learning
In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
Resources for self-development
Advisor (Mentor) program
Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series
WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).
This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.
The expected starting pay range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.
About Us
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi‑brand, multi‑channel, global enterprise supported by state‑of‑the‑art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.
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$110k-125k yearly 4d ago
Head of Design
Inkitt
Associate designer job in San Francisco, CA
Inkitt is building the Disney of the 21st Century, standing at the forefront of technology and entertainment. Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt discovers unknown stories and turns them into blockbuster hits, producing a new $1M ebook every 4 weeks and selling directly to consumers through its Galatea app. Inkitt has become the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world, boasting a 40x higher hit-rate than traditional publishers. Recently raising a Series C and backed by some of the top VC's such as: Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, and NEA Ventures, our recent expansion into CandyJarTV is only the beginning of our journey to becoming the next-gen entertainment powerhouse.
What You'll Do:
Lead and execute design across brand, product, and marketing, unifying all creative output under one strong vision.
Work hands-on every day-designing visuals, book covers, movie covers, social ads, app screens, and app user interfaces yourself. You'll move fast, iterate often, and set the standard for design excellence through your own output.
Represent design at the leadership level, influencing company strategy while collaborating deeply with product, marketing, and executive teams.
Create wireframes, prototypes, and polished UI/UX deliverables that balance storytelling, usability, and performance.
Drive high-impact campaigns, rebrands, and product launches, ensuring design execution matches business goals and brand identity.
Develop and maintain comprehensive brand and design systems that scale across channels and teams.
Build and mentor a talented design team, leading by example through hands‑on creation and design excellence.
Stay on top of design, cultural, and tech trends, translating them into innovative creative directions that keep Inkitt ahead of the curve.
What You'll Bring:
Proven experience leading both brand and product design, ideally in fast‑growing consumer tech, media, or entertainment environments.
Mastery of UX/UI and visual design for mobile and web apps, with deep expertise in tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
A strong visual design background-you love typography, layout, and storytelling and can craft stunning book covers, movie covers, and campaign visuals that embody our stories.
Experience designing for large audiences, combining creativity with data‑driven decision making.
Proven ability to build and refine complex design systems that express brand identity across all touchpoints.
Excellent communication and storytelling skills-you can inspire teams and clearly explain design rationale to executives.
A balance of visionary leadership and hands‑on execution-you thrive on doing the work, not just directing it.
Who We're Looking for:
Autonomous
Bring solutions instead of problems
Data driven
Quick to action
Looking for exponential career growth
Have lots of fun building a generational AI x Entertainment company
What We'll Offer:
401k plan, designed to help you save for the future
Health benefits tailored to your needs, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Professional coaching for everyone
Team‑building events, including our annual company wide trip
Unlimited access to our Galatea app and CandyJarTV app
Unlimited budget for self‑development books
Charity donation of your choice at your one year anniversary
Free lunch in office everyday
Class Pass membership for US based employee and gym access for Berlin employees
Dog friendly offices
$220,000 - $260,000 a year
Salary offers are determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the requirements of the role, as well as internal equity and market benchmarks
At Inkitt, we strive to build a company culture and provide employment opportunities based on diversity and inclusion. We believe every author should have an equal opportunity to succeed, as should our team members. As a growing team from 20+ countries, we welcome everyone to apply.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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$220k-260k yearly 5d ago
Head of Design - San Francisco
Plaud
Associate designer job in San Francisco, CA
Inc.
Plaud is building the world's most trusted AI work companion for professionals to elevate productivity and performance through note‑taking solutions, loved by over 1,000,000 users worldwide since 2023. With a mission to amplify human intelligence, Plaud is building the next‑generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize what you say, hear, see, and think.
Plaud Inc. is a Delaware‑incorporated, San Francisco‑based company pushing the boundary of human-AI intelligence through a hardware-software combination. With SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO27001, ISO27701, and EN18031 compliance, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection.
Why You Should Join Us
Plaud is building the next generation intelligence infrastructure and interfaces to capture, extract, and utilize intelligence from what people say, hear, see, and think.
Plaud is a bootstrapped, skyrocketing, profitable company with a $250M revenue run rate achieved in just three years.
Define the next‑gen paradigm for human‑AI interaction.
Gain exposure to cutting‑edge AI for Pro tools and play a direct role in our global expansion.
Work with passionate teammates who value innovation, collaboration, and customer success.
Grow your career in a culture that champions continuous learning and fast career development.
Market‑competitive compensation, global exposure, and a vibrant, creativity‑fueled work atmosphere.
What You Will Do
Define the global product experience standard and visual language; build and maintain the cross‑platform Design System (App/Web/Desktop).
Design and implement AI‑native interaction paradigms (Agents, intent‑based workflows, multi‑turn dialogues).
Lead information architecture and core interaction frameworks, delivering high‑quality, high‑fidelity design specifications.
Serve as the design quality gatekeeper, reviewing and elevating deliverables from the China‑based design team to ensure international SOTA standards.
Establish effective cross‑cultural and asynchronous collaboration processes, enabling scalable and consistent design execution across global teams.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience We Look for
8-12+ years of UI/UX design experience with real product launches in North America or Europe.
Demonstrated ability to build Design Systems, visual languages, and multi‑platform interaction frameworks.
Strong experience in AI product interaction (e.g., agents, conversational UX, intent modeling, AI workflows).
Deep product thinking and the ability to articulate design rationale, problem framing, and end‑to‑end decision‑making.
Excellent communication skills; fluent in English; proven cross‑cultural collaboration experience in distributed teams.
What We Offer
Founding Team: Opportunity to join the founding team of this new initiative, with meaningful ownership and impact on a fast‑growing startup.
Competitive Compensation: $210K‑$250K base salary+performance bonus+Equity.
Comprehensive Benefits: Top‑tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, and a generous employer subsidy.
Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan for full‑time employees with company matching.
Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays.
New Parent Leave: 12 weeks of paid time off to spend time with your new family, regardless of gender.
Hybrid Office: Minimum of 3x in office per week.
Gear: New hires are equipped with their choice of new top‑of‑the‑line laptops and workstation setups.
Perks: Best office equipment. Annual offsites. Free office drinks and snacks.
Plaud is and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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$210k-250k yearly 4d ago
Designer, Trims & Branding
Athleta
Associate designer job in San Francisco, CA
For the past 25 years, we've committed ourselves and our brand to a single aim: to empower all women and girls. Inspiration. Collaboration. Connection. Inclusivity. It's what we do best, and we're on the hunt for people who share our passion for leading an active lifestyle, growing personally as well as professionally, and creating game-changing products and experiences.
We use business as a force for good by putting people and the planet right up there with profit, which is why Athleta is a certified B Corp. Ready to make a move? Join us. Because we know that alone we're strong, but together we're unstoppable.
About the Role
As a Designer for Trims & Branding, you'll support the development and execution of seasonal trim and branding strategies-spanning labels, hardware, packaging elements, and brand identity details. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to bring brand storytelling to life through high-quality, functional, and visually compelling trims that align with aesthetic, cost, and sustainability goals.
You will contribute to all aspects of the design process-from concepting and vendor collaboration to sampling, approvals, and execution-ensuring that trim details enhance the customer experience and reinforce the brand identity at every touchpoint.
What You'll Do
Design Development & Execution
Assist in designing seasonal trim collections and branding details (e.g., heat transfers, buttons, zippers, labels, patches, etc.) across categories in alignment with brand direction.
Translate concept boards and seasonal direction into detailed trim design specifications and CADs.
Support creation and maintenance of BOM-ready artwork, design cards, and tech packs in collaboration with Product Development and Sourcing.
Participate in handoffs, approvals, and sample reviews to ensure on-brand execution.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Partner with Product Development, Sourcing, Merchandising, and Color teams to execute seasonal trims that meet aesthetic, timeline, and cost targets.
Collaborate with peers to ensure cohesion across all physical brand elements.
Support communication with vendors and mills, including development requests, comments, and sample tracking.
Process & Calendar Management
Assist in maintaining seasonal timelines for trims and branding deliverables, ensuring milestones are met and sample reviews are completed on time.
Help manage updates and organization of trim libraries and internal reference materials.
Support the team in prepping for milestone presentations and reviews with senior design and merchandising partners.
Who You Are
A detail-oriented designer with a passion for physical branding, storytelling through materials, and innovative product execution.
A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, seasonal environment.
Eager to learn and grow in your technical understanding of trims, packaging, and manufacturing processes.
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Industrial Design, or related field.
2-4 years of design experience, preferably in trims, branding, packaging, or accessory design.
Strong understanding of materials, finishes, and manufacturing techniques related to trims and branding.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop); experience with PLM systems and 3D tools a plus.
Excellent visual communication skills; able to present ideas clearly and effectively.
Familiarity with sustainability trends and material innovations in trims is a plus.
Benefits at Athleta
Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.*
Employee stock purchase plan.*
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
See more of the benefits we offer.
*For eligible employees
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
Salary Range: $85,600 - $113,500 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
How much does an associate designer earn in Fairfield, CA?
The average associate designer in Fairfield, CA earns between $46,000 and $118,000 annually. This compares to the national average associate designer range of $40,000 to $80,000.
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