Squarespace is Hiring a Senior Brand Designer (NYC)
Brand design is what Squarespace is known for. We prioritize making every touchpoint of our brand as visually compelling and memorable as possible. As a modern creative organization, we seek designers who bring both aesthetic sensibility and a solid design process that can be applied across a range of deliverables. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Brand Designer to lead the charge in creating powerful brand campaigns, captivating social media content, and high-impact multimedia experiences across websites, apps, video, and beyond. This role calls for a visionary creative who not only understands the pulse of modern design but also inspires teams to push boundaries and deliver compelling work. Our Senior Brand Designers set the standard across projects, guiding brand alignment and elevating our voice across different touch points.
You’ll work on both Squarespace and our sub-brands, like Acuity Scheduling, with a focus on crafting stories and visuals that address the needs of both B2C and B2B audiences. Collaborating closely with producers, designers, art directors, and marketing managers, you’ll deliver sophisticated design solutions that resonate deeply with our audiences through a refined use of typography, color, and animation.
You will report to the Brand Design Director.
Salary range: Range: $126,500 - $203,550 USD
The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.
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), Squarespace employees are eligible to receive an incentive award as part of their total compensation.
REQUIREMENTS
6+ 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
Broad awareness of design and technology trends
Interest in mentoring more junior designers to help elevate their work
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and Figma
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead design direction for brand campaigns, multimedia content, and social media initiatives, ensuring alignment with our core brand and sub-brands
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce visually engaging and cohesive brand assets across various media touchpoints
Create designs for performance marketing, testing creative ideas to see what resonates best with different customer groups and boosts engagement and conversion
Tailor designs for different audience profiles, adapting style and tone to fit each brand and audience
Maintain a pulse on design and technology trends, bringing fresh ideas to keep our projects innovative and relevant
Present design concepts to stakeholders, and work fluidly within a feedback loop to refine and perfect final outputs
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
Global Employee Assistance Program (available January 2025)
Retirement benefits with employer match
Flexible paid time off
20 weeks for parental leave and up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
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
Hack week twice per year!
