Senior Brand Designer, Instacart

• The ideal candidate has a command of their craft, a deep knowledge of how brand strategy applies to design, and an excitement for storytelling through design
• An Instacart Senior Designer shows an ability to champion brand strategy and innovative design both on the brand team and in collaboration with marketing and product design teammates
• They are highly iterative, demonstrating breadth as well as craft
• You possess a strong ability to craft and adapt the brand look and feel to resonate across all marketing materials
• You love design and you design intentionally. From color and type to understanding your audience, there is a “why” behind everything you do
• You can multitask and self-manage with little to no supervision
• You are naturally curious and see opportunity in everything
• You are hungry, self-motivated, and thrive on constructive feedback
• You are a creative problem solver, overcoming challenges and striving to develop original and effective visual concepts
• Understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles
• You have a bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field or a robust portfolio of creative work
• You have 5-8+ years of professional experience in brand design
• Key skills required are creativity, leadership, great communication, time management, and proficiency with design software like: Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Google Slides
• Demonstrates core artistic concepts, including typography, layout, color theory, and photography
• Experience with design across multiple platforms (web, mobile, print)

Desirable

• We are seeking a senior brand designer to join Instacart’s Creative Studio inside the Marketing Department. They will be on the brand team and report directly to the Senior Group Creative Lead
• At Instacart, our Creative Studio stands as a cornerstone of our Marketing Department, embodying a fully integrated in-house agency committed to excellence across every aspect of our brand
• Our mission is to deliver unparalleled creative solutions across all marketing funnels and channels, including consumer marketing, B2B, product, and retailer marketing, amongst others
• If your goal is to join a lean and ambitious team which strives to make best-in-class award winning marketing, Instacart’s Creative Studio is the team for you
• Collaborate with the product design team to build brand touchpoints within the app
• Lead the creation of design systems for campaigns and activations
• Seamlessly collaborate with copywriters
• Provide impactful and consistent design support across various media, ensuring alignment with our strategic vision and brand guidelines
• Developing design systems for campaigns and seasonal moments, working and sometimes directing other designers, illustrators and animators to achieve a common vision, and ensuring visual consistency and alignment with brand guidelines