Brand Designer

Location

New York City, New York

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Engineering, product, & design

Compensation

• $140K – $180K • Offers Equity

Graphite builds modern code review tools that help software engineering teams write better code, stay unblocked, and ship faster through automation and AI.

Our product

Graphite is modern code review for fast-moving teams - we help engineers write and review smaller pull requests, stay unblocked, and ship faster .

Anyone can start using Graphite individually without needing their coworkers to change tools - we seamlessly sync code changes and reviews. We started Graphite because we missed internal code review tools like Phabricator (at Facebook) and Critique (Google) that help engineers create, approve, and ship small, incremental changes, and long-term we’re passionate about creating products & workflows that help fast-moving eng teams achieve more.

Our company

We’re a small-but-mighty team of 30+ based in Manhattan in the heart of Soho, with a passionate and rapidly growing group of users at top engineering orgs like Datadog, Ramp, Shopify, Vercel, Doulingo, and Figma.

We've raised a $52mil Series B ( featured in TechCrunch ) led by Christine Esserman , following a previous $20mil Series A from Peter Levine at Andreessen Horowitz (who led GitHub's Series A). Other investors include folks like Tom Preston-Werner (founder of GitHub), Sam Lambert (Planetscale CEO & ex-GitHub CTO), Sebastian Markbåge (creator of React), and many more .

Our culture centers on putting people first, applying science and craft, practicing disciplined ambition, and giving ownership - both literally (with equity) and in the responsibility and scope you’ll have as a part of our early team. Outside of work you’ll find us brewing espresso drinks, producing music, or practicing yoga. We can’t wait to see what you’ll add to the mix!

About the Role

We're seeking a Brand Designer to support the evolution of our brand through visual identity, design systems, campaigns, events, long-form video, motion, merch, and storytelling across various digital and physical touchpoints. You don’t need a background in dev tools or startups, but you should thrive in fast-paced environments where adaptability, collaboration, and creativity are key. Previous experience working on SaaS brands is a plus.

This is a full-time, in-person role based at our SoHo, New York studio, working five days a week.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate closely with the creative team, product, and marketing teams to define and evolve Graphite’s brand.

• Conceptualize and craft compelling visual narratives across diverse touchpoints, from product launches and campaigns, dynamic social content, and engaging event experiences to meticulously crafted merchandise, impactful presentation decks, and expressive video assets.

• Develop and regularly update detailed brand design system, ensuring consistency and clarity across all platforms.

• Present design concepts clearly, effectively connecting creative execution to strategic objectives.

• Contribute to efficient and effective design processes, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality work.

• Continuously explore new visual techniques, styles, and formats to maintain Graphite’s innovative creative edge.

Requirements(What We’re Looking For)

• 5+ years of experience in visual branding, design systems, and art direction.

• A strong portfolio showcasing visual storytelling, conceptual thinking, and meticulous craft.

• Proficiency in Figma & Adobe Creative Suite.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.

• Passionate about creative exploration, risk-taking, and ongoing professional growth.

Nice to haves

• Experience working on SaaS, enterprise, devtools, or productivity tools

• Motion and animation skills (2D, 3D, or both)

• Experience with photo and video production

• Experience using generative AI tools in design workflows

• A good understanding of web front-end (i.e. HTML/CSS, React)

• Adaptable and comfortable in evolving startup environments.

• Experience with zero-to-one projects

Life at Graphite

• Competitive compensation: ($140-200k base + substantial equity) . We're backed by some of the best investors and excited to offer competitive compensation packages

• Role trajectory: Growth opportunities in responsibilities and compensation.

• Health and wellness: Comprehensive health coverage, plus 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Time to decompress: Four weeks vacation annually, plus federal holidays.

• Relocation assistance: Support available for NYC relocation.

• Team culture: Field trips, book clubs, design events, team meals, coffee breaks, and unlimited NYC MetroCard on us.

• Financial planning: 401(k) retirement options.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If your skills closely align but don’t perfectly match every criterion, we’d still love to hear from you. At Graphite, diversity and inclusion are central to our culture.

Compensation Range: $140K - $180K