Brand design is what Squarespace is known for. We go to great lengths to ensure every touchpoint of the product and brand are as beautiful and impactful as possible.
As a modern creative organization, we hire aesthetically-driven designers who have a strong process that can be applied across a range of deliverables. You should have a strong background in digital design as well as the ability to maintain an overarching brand aesthetic across channels with an elevated visual taste. This is an opportunity to join the founding team in Squarespace's new creative outpost. You will report to the Brand Design Manager onsite in our Los Angeles office.
Cash Compensation Range: $78,500 - $138,000 USD. The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.
About the company;
Squarespace (NYSE: SQSP) is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity, creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold, and hospitality business management via Tock.
REQUIREMENTS
4+ years of experience as a designer at agencies, studios or in-house.
Strong understanding of steps necessary to take a project from concept to launch.
Produce high-quality designs that follow brand guidelines, ensuring consistency and cohesiveness across all digital touchpoints.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively to overcome design challenges.
Ability to clearly communicate design vision and creative intent.
Broad awareness of design and technology trends.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Figma, Sketch, After Effects.
Experience with Keynote, prototyping tools, 2D and 3D motion, or video editing are a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES
You will help build digital focused creative, brand identities, marketing campaigns, brand partnerships, and content creation.
You will create visually stunning and engaging digital designs for multimedia projects, including websites, apps, video content, and social media.
BENEFITS + PERKS
A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
Fertility and adoption benefits
Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
Headspace mindfulness app subscription
Retirement benefits with employer match
Flexible paid time off
Up to 20 weeks of paid family leave
Equity plan for all employees
Pretax commuter benefit
Education reimbursement
Employee donation match to community organizations
6 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Dog-friendly workplace
Free lunch and snacks
Private rooftop
In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), all Squarespace employees are eligible to receive equity in the company as part of their total compensation.
