Job Description
Location: Austin preferred (Hybrid)
About SweatPalsSweatPals is the community-first fitness platform turning workouts into social adventures. Backed by a16z, Kevin Hart, and other world-class investors, we connect hundreds of thousands of “Pals,” hosts, and gyms through events, memberships, and social features.
We believe fitness should be joyful, social, and inclusive — not just a solo grind. From run clubs and beach pilates to pickleball leagues and cold plunge socials, SweatPals turns everyday workouts into meaningful social experiences.
We also empower local leaders to grow their communities from side hustles to full-time, even million-dollar businesses. Hosts use SweatPals to run their business, from ticketing and memberships to marketing and POS tools.
As we scale, design is at the heart of how we stand out. We’re looking for a Brand & Motion Designer to bring our MetaLab-led rebrand to life — making SweatPals feel vibrant, social, and trend-setting across every touchpoint.
What You’ll DoYou’ll own the visual and motion design execution across our brand, product, and campaigns, collaborating closely with design, product, and marketing teams.
Implement the rebrand guide across all channels (app, web, email, ads, decks, socials, merch)
Animate brand elements (logos, badges, iconography) for use across surfaces
Provide animation and graphic design support for new feature releases and product moments
Design campaign visuals: city launch kits, feature promos, and event playlists
Support growth marketing with high-ROAS ad creative and A/B test variations
Create reusable templates for email, social, and event collateral
Build and maintain motion design assets (animations, transitions, micro-interactions)
QA and ensure brand consistency across engineering, marketing, and partnerships
Elevate decks, investor materials, and internal docs with brand polish
Design swag, merch, and event branding to strengthen our culture
Stay ahead of social and design trends to keep SweatPals visually competitive
Provide ongoing design support for hosts, communities, and business partners
Move fast and experiment — deliver quick-turn assets for campaigns and partnerships
3+ years of experience in brand design with motion skills
Portfolio showcasing brand systems, motion design, and campaign work
Experience working in startups or fast-paced environments preferred
Bonus: experience with fitness, lifestyle, or creator brands
Strong command of Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop and Canva
Motion design proficiency (After Effects, Rive, Lottie, or similar)
Basic video editing skills for social and product content
Strong typography, layout, and visual storytelling instincts
Familiarity with marketing creative needs (ads, landing pages, A/B testing)
Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects
Clear communicator and confident collaborator across teams
Have a strong sense of taste, tone, and storytelling
Take ownership and pride in quality, even in fast turnarounds
Are energized by autonomy and ambiguity
Think like a trendsetter — remix trends to make them ours
Care deeply about craft and raising the creative bar
Use modern tools and AI to work smarter and scale faster
Celebrate Diversity: Different perspectives make us better.
Be a Leader: Initiative is a mindset, not a title.
Roll Up Our Sleeves: No job is too small when building something big.
Embrace the Adventure: We stay curious and see challenges as opportunities.
Help shape a brand that stands for joy, connection, and belonging
Own creative and strategic projects from day one
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible PTO and remote-friendly policies
Monthly fitness & wellness allowance
Team workouts, IRL events, and early access to SweatPals tools
Please include a portfolio link with examples of brand design and motion work (social content, campaigns, product animations, launch assets). Bonus points for context on your role, creative process, and results. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
Compensation Range: $50K - $70K