Description
We're looking for a Brand Designer to help shape and evolve the visual identity of PlanetScale across all touchpoints. In this role, you'll be a key member of our Marketing team, translating complex technical concepts into compelling visual stories that resonate with developers and technical decision-makers.
You'll craft everything from in-person event experiences to web graphics, merch designs, and creative website assets that make databases feel exciting.
Responsibilities
Visual Brand Development
- Design web graphics including technical diagrams, illustrations, and interactive visual assets that simplify complex database concepts
- Create compelling visual systems for campaigns, product launches, and marketing initiatives
- Develop brand assets that maintain consistency while pushing creative boundaries
- Design for multiple formats and contexts: digital, print, experiential, and merchandise
In-Person Experiences
- Design booth graphics, signage, and environmental branding for conferences, meetups, and community events
- Collaborate with the events team to create memorable, on-brand experiences that stand out
- Design merch that developers actually want to wear and use
- Create branded collateral including banners, posters, stickers, and promotional materials
Website & Digital Assets
- Partner with web and product marketing teams to design creative website components and landing pages
- Design data visualizations, technical diagrams, and infographics that make complex information accessible
- Create social media graphics, blog post imagery, and other digital marketing assets
- Develop templates and design systems that enable the team to move quickly
Brand Evolution
- Collaborate with marketing leadership to evolve and expand the PlanetScale brand identity
- Explore new visual directions while maintaining brand coherence
- Document design decisions and maintain brand guidelines
- Mentor and provide feedback to other team members on brand application
Requirements
- A strong portfolio demonstrating versatile design skills across digital, print, and experiential design
- Deep understanding of design fundamentals: typography, color, composition, and visual hierarchy
- Comfortable working in both brand and production modes,you can think big picture and execute in the details
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate design decisions and defend creative work
- Self-directed and able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
- Collaborative spirit with the ability to incorporate feedback while maintaining creative vision
Nice to Have
- Experience designing for technical or developer-focused brands
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design tools
- Experience working with web developers to implement designs
- Understanding of design systems and component-based thinking
- Enthusiasm for learning about databases, infrastructure, and developer tools
Why PlanetScale
We're redefining how high-growth companies manage data at scale,and we work with some of the most exciting brands in gaming, consumer tech, and B2B SaaS. As a Brand Designer, you'll help shape how developers and engineering leaders perceive and interact with PlanetScale, translating the power of our platform into visual experiences that inspire and inform.