Head of Brand

Summary

Join Seqera, a company advancing science through software, as their Head of Brand Design. Lead the visual representation of the Seqera brand across all platforms. This role blends strategic creative direction with hands-on design execution, ensuring consistent brand representation. You will own the evolution and maintenance of Seqera's visual identity and lead a small brand team. The position involves translating Seqera's mission into compelling visual stories. This is a foundational leadership role shaping Seqera's brand as it scales.

Requirements

• 8+ years of brand design and creative direction experience, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role with a background in scientific or technical communication design
• Proven track record of leading design within fast-paced, high-growth technology companies
• Ability to balance high creative standards with empathy, clarity, and team trust
• Strong portfolio demonstrating visual, typographic, and strategic thinking across diverse formats and channels
• Ability to create scalable design systems that work across multiple product lines and use cases
• Data-driven approach to measuring brand impact and creative performance
• Experience translating complex technical concepts into accessible, compelling visual narratives
• Proficiency in modern design tools including Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and emerging design technologies
• Web design and development experience with modern web technologies, content management systems (Netlify, Sanity CMS), and responsive design principles
• Strong presentation and communication skills, especially when collaborating with cross-functional teams and executives

Responsibilities

• Own the visual expression and storytelling of the Seqera brand across all surfaces—uphold design quality standards, direct creative workflows, and guide key visual decisions
• Evolve and maintain brand systems that enable consistency and creative flexibility across internal and external communications
• Drive hands-on design execution from concept through delivery across digital, print, and event environments
• Develop creative strategies that build Seqera's relevance and differentiation in the life sciences market
• Lead and mentor a small design team, fostering collaboration and professional growth
• Establish scalable design processes and workflows that enable fast iteration without sacrificing quality
• Set clear creative direction and provide constructive feedback through design reviews and critiques
• Build team capabilities to operate as a best-in-class design function
• Ensure cohesive brand representation across all materials including, but not limited to, slide decks, brochures, one-pagers, web design, and other marketing collateral
• Collaborate on web experience design and development, working with modern web technologies and content management systems (Netlify, Sanity CMS, and similar platforms)
• Create and maintain comprehensive brand guidelines and design systems
• Develop iconography, architecture diagrams, and visual frameworks that communicate complex scientific concepts with a clear visual storytelling POV
• Coordinate event design needs and conference presence materials
• Partner closely with Product Design to ensure seamless alignment between product experience and public brand
• Work with EPD and Scientific Development teams to translate Seqera's technical story into digestible brand experiences that communicate complex workflows and scientific concepts
• Collaborate with Marketing team to translate business goals into compelling visual narratives
• Partner with Sales and Customer Success teams to create effective sales enablement materials
• Present creative concepts and brand strategies to executive stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in B2B SaaS, life sciences/biotech industry, or developer tools
• Understanding of open-source communities and developer-focused brands
• Experience with motion design, 3D, or interactive design
• Previous startup or scale-up experience building design functions from early stages

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and remote-friendly culture
• International working environment with more than 25 nationalities
• Passionate & talented team
• Continuous skills development
• Team retreats and bonding activities
• A culture where your opinion is valued and your decisions have a real impact on the industry
• Excitement of a fast-growing startup in a constantly changing environment
• Time off: 20 days for vacations per year, 3 days given by Seqera in December of 2025, and the national/public holidays according to your location
• Equity
• Private health insurance with United Healthcare, dental with Delta, and vision coverage from Vision Service Plan
• Private life insurance with Lincoln
• Investment app with Vestwell (401K)
• Home office equipment (valued over 1,000 USD)
• Subscription to Oliva, Mental Health App
• Learning and development budget per year (1,000 USD)