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VercelSenior Brand Designer
Vercel is seeking a Senior Brand Designer to join its Core team and help shape the visual identity of an agentic infrastructure company. Vercel aids developers…
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About This Role
Vercel is seeking a Senior Brand Designer to join its Core team and help shape the visual identity of an agentic infrastructure company. Vercel aids developers and agents in building and running software rapidly and securely, serving millions of users alongside prominent organizations such as OpenAI, PayPal, and Ramp. In this position, the professional will evolve foundational design elements, establish scalable systems, and create memorable brand moments across multiple mediums.…
Job Description
Vercel is seeking a Senior Brand Designer to join its Core team and help shape the visual identity of an agentic infrastructure company. Vercel aids developers and agents in building and running software rapidly and securely, serving millions of users alongside prominent organizations such as OpenAI, PayPal, and Ramp. In this position, the professional will evolve foundational design elements, establish scalable systems, and create memorable brand moments across multiple mediums.
This is not a static design job; applicants must be comfortable utilizing AI-assisted coding tools, prototyping interactive experiences, and working directly with code. The role suits a visual strategist and tinkerer who enjoys moving quickly, sweating fine details, and managing projects from initial concept through production.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with engineering, marketing, and product design teams while maintaining high standards for craft and speed. Responsibilities span digital experiences, campaigns, product launches, physical environments, and internal communications.
Responsibilities
- Lead design efforts for product launches, marketing campaigns, events, and internal initiatives
- Develop foundational visual elements including typography, color, iconography, motion, and composition
- Create assets across various mediums such as web, print, 3D, swag, and physical environments
- Build functional prototypes and write front-end code using Figma alongside AI-assisted development environments
- Establish and scale a cohesive brand system that provides production-ready templates and tools
- Collaborate with design engineers, marketing teams, product designers, and company leadership
- Manage relationships and direct external specialists like photographers, freelancers, and fabricators
- Present and defend creative strategies connected to business and audience goals
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in brand, marketing, or visual design within a fast-paced tech, SaaS, or developer tools environment
- Exceptional command of typography, composition, layout, visual hierarchy, and spacing
- Practical working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Proficiency in leveraging AI tools throughout the design, prototyping, and coding workflow
- Experience producing assets for both digital and physical formats, including print preparation and responsive design
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with equity options
- Inclusive healthcare package
- Mentorship opportunities and sponsorship for professional events and skills development
- Flexible time off policy
- Provided work equipment and a work-from-home setup budget
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the location or remote status for this role?
This position is on-site. The San Francisco, California base salary range is between $156,000 and $234,000, with compensation subject to adjustment depending on the employee's location.
What kind of technical skills are required for this brand design position?
Candidates need practical understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with the ability to use AI-assisted coding tools like v0, Cursor, or Claude Code to build interactive prototypes.
How many years of experience are necessary to apply?
Applicants must have at least five years of experience in brand, visual, or marketing design, ideally within a fast-growing tech company, developer tools organization, or SaaS business.
What benefits are provided with this job?
The employer offers an inclusive healthcare package, equity, flexible time off, mentorship opportunities, event attendance support, work gear, and a home office setup budget.
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