Brand Designer, Arondite
+ Generous equity in EMI share options in a well-funded and growing startup
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AI and autonomous sytems for the defence sector
Job no longer available
AI and autonomous sytems for the defence sector
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
+ Generous equity in EMI share options in a well-funded and growing startup
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To enable organisations to wield autonomy, data and AI at scale.
Role
Who you are
- An exceptionally strong and opinionated portfolio showcasing brand experience across a range of mediums: digital, print, web, presentation and beyond
- 3-5 years professional experience in brand or graphic design - either at agency or in-house at a fast-moving product company. Having worked for software-only companies is a major advantage
- Mastery of design fundamentals: typography, hierarchy, composition and colour - from statement work to complex document layout
- Able to work at pace and make good decisions independently - briefs will not always be complete or clear. We value the ability to take ambiguity and turn it into clarity
- We don’t expect everyone to have experience across each of these areas. Please apply even if you only partially fulfil this list
- We believe in working closely with defence customers. As a result, this role is likely to require you to hold a clearance or be willing to undergo UK security vetting to Security Check (SC) or above. This normally requires having continuous residency in the UK for at least 5 years
Desirable
- Experience working alongside technical teams and complex organisations is a plus
- Experience and appetite for motion graphics, video production or photography skills are a significant advantage. We don’t expect mastery across every discipline, but a willingness to try and experiment with new capabilities is key
- Ability to work with, brief and feed back to external and internal design partners
What the job involves
- Design is at the heart of everything we do at Arondite. Our software is used in some of the world’s most complex and demanding environments, where design can mean the difference between success and failure. We are obsessed with good design and want to ensure our brand reflects this passion
- You will join our marketing and communications team as our first brand designer. You will work closely with marketing, deployment teams, product designers and strategy to define our brand direction, the visual assets we need to deploy and the best way to deliver them
- We will look to you to be the voice of the Arondite brand - you will own our visual identity from day one, and drive it forward as we scale
- Lead on the execution, refinement and evolution of the Arondite brand
- Design visually compelling assets across the full range of marketing and external communications: from decks, factsheets and white papers to conference stands, adverts and social graphics
- Develop illustrations and graphics to support our product marketing efforts
- Ensure brand consistency across all deliverables while pushing creative boundaries
- Collaborate with growth, video, design and ops teams to understand company and project needs, and deliver impactful design work that showcases the world-class work we do
- Build, maintain and grow a world-class asset bank of deployable materials and templates to help teams self-serve world class design assets
- Explore new opportunities for design-led initiatives across every company function and priority
Application process
- CV submission with initial questions
- Introductory Teams call (30-45 mins)
- In-person portfolio review and discussion (45 hour) + brand exploration / critique (45 mins)
- Final interview with one of Arondite's Founders (30 mins)
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Modern defence operations rely on networks of drones, robots and sensors, but these systems are often built by different manufacturers and struggle to work together. This fragmentation makes it harder to share information quickly, slowing decision-making and increasing risk in high-pressure environments.
Arondite addresses this by creating software that connects these systems into a single platform. Its Cobalt system links different hardware, combines their data, and gives operators a clear real-time view. Rather than replacing equipment, it integrates existing tools and uses AI to support mission planning, coordination, and human-machine teamwork. And its technology is already being developed with partners like Babcock International for the Royal Navy's move toward a mix of crewed and autonomous systems.
Unsurprisingly, Arondite is gaining momentum as demand for AI defence tools grows. Now with over $12M in funding, the company is expanding across Europe, running trials, and refining its platform. Its focus is on helping defence organisations safely manage increasingly complex, connected technologies at scale.
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Company
Company benefits
- Highly competitive base salary and generous equity in tax-efficient EMI options.
- Free meals provided every day in the office, along with snacks and drinks
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance, and opt-in cover for dependants.
- 7 % employer pension contribution from day one.
- Unlimited, "Take What You Need" holiday policy.
- Relocation support if you're moving to London from elsewhere.
Company HQ
Westminster, London, UK
Leadership
Will Blyth
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously served in the British Army for 12 years. They then moved on to work as a Defence Strategy Lead at Panatir Technologies and in Partnerships & Programmes at Helsing before co-founding Arondite in December 2023.
Rob Underhill
(Co-Founder & CTO)Graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Master's in Electronic Engineering. They previously served as the Head of Product at Garrison Technology and as a Lead Engineer at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence.
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