Founding Designer

Founding Designer

As our Founding Designer you will play a crucial role in shaping and communicating Formal's story by owning UI/UX, visual design, branding, and video production. You'll have ownership of our design strategy and execution, working directly with the CEO and collaborating closely with engineering.

Responsibilities include:

• Design Interfaces: Develop intuitive UI/UX designs for our app using Figma while engaging directly with customers to shape product design.
• Design and maintain our website. Create visually striking and intuitive web experiences that showcase our product and brand narrative.
• Craft Visuals: Create engaging visuals and dynamic content for marketing, launches, and case studies.
• Drive Branding: Ensure design consistency across Formal's brand identity.
• Collaborate Cross-functionally: Work directly with the team to align design strategies with business goals.
• Innovate: Stay ahead of design trends, ensuring Formal remains visually compelling and competitive.

Requirements include:

• Experience in product or brand design, preferably in B2B SaaS or cybersecurity industries
• Standout portfolio showcasing UI/UX designs, marketing assets, and brand design
• Ability to fully own projects from concept to delivery without oversight
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments with rapid iteration cycles
• Strong proficiency in Figma for UI/UX, prototyping, and graphic design
• Skilled in marketing design (social media posts, banners, promotional materials)
• Solid foundation in design principles, typography, and color theory
• Quick learner, eager to dive into new ideas and tools

Nice-to-Haves include:

• Experience working in or with early-stage startups in the security or data management space
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Creativity and innovation in developing marketing strategies and content
• Experience in video editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or Final Cut Pro) is a plus

Compensation includes:

• Cash compensation and a stock options grant
• The positioning of offers within a certain range depends on various factors, including: candidate experience, qualifications, skills, business requirements, and geographical location.

Benefits (for U.S.-based full-time employees) include:

• 100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for you
• Partially covered for your dependents
• Flexible PTO