Senior Brand Designer

Summary

Join Apollo.io as a Senior Brand Designer and create visually engaging designs for various communication materials, primarily focusing on slide presentations, sales materials, and company communications. You will collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to transform complex information into intuitive and persuasive designs. This hands-on role requires expertise in graphic design, brand identity, and communication strategy. You will design high-impact slide decks, ensure brand consistency, and create custom graphics. The role also involves designing other communication materials like infographics and brochures. You will work closely with stakeholders to gather feedback and adapt designs. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role and proficiency in design software.

Requirements

• Proven Expertise: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a brand designer, graphic designer, or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing slide deck design and other communication materials
• Advanced Design Tools: Proficient in design software including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, and other related tools
• Branding Knowledge: Deep understanding of brand identity and visual communication principles. Ability to adapt and implement brand guidelines across various mediums
• Storytelling through Design: Ability to transform abstract ideas into visual narratives that resonate with the audience
• Typography & Layout: Expertise in typography, composition, and layout design, with a keen eye for detail and alignment
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Ability to take and apply feedback effectively

Responsibilities

• Design and create high-impact slide decks for internal and client-facing presentations, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate complex ideas into visually engaging slide designs that communicate the intended message clearly
• Use typography, imagery, and data visualization techniques to craft compelling, easy-to-understand presentations
• Ensure all slide decks align with the overarching brand identity and visual language
• Create custom graphics, icons, and illustrations that enhance the visual storytelling of the presentation
• Collaborate with marketing, communication, and leadership teams to maintain consistency across all communication mediums
• Design a variety of communication materials such as infographics, one-pagers, brochures, and other assets to complement the brand’s narrative
• Ensure that all designs are clear, concise, and aligned with the client’s messaging and objectives
• Work closely with stakeholders (including project managers, strategists, and other designers) to gather feedback, refine concepts, and meet design objectives
• Adapt designs based on feedback, ensuring a balance between creativity, functionality, and brand integrity
• Produce versions of slides for various platforms (Zoom, PowerPoint, Google Slides, etc.), ensuring adaptability and seamless viewing experiences across devices

Preferred Qualifications

• Motion Graphics: Familiarity with basic animation or motion design for presentations is a plus
• Data Visualization: Experience designing charts, graphs, and infographics to simplify and enhance data-heavy content
• Video Editing: Experience creating video presentations or incorporating video elements into slide decks

Benefits

• Remote-first company
• Invest deeply in your growth
• Resources, support, and autonomy to own your role and make a real impact