Tessell is hiring: Communication Designer in San Francisco

Overview

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At Tessell, we deliver a highly differentiated Database as a Service (DBaaS) on the cloud platform of your choice, including AWS and Azure, with database engines such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, and SQL Server. Our customers choose Tessell for the unrivaled user experience that empowers everyone to harness the power of data in their work.

We believe that great storytelling and compelling design play a critical role in shaping how users engage with technology. As a Communication Designer at Tessell, you will craft visually engaging narratives, presentations, and design assets that communicate complex ideas with clarity and impact. You will collaborate closely with marketing, product, and design teams to create materials that elevate our brand and enhance user understanding.

What will you do as a Communication Designer at Tessell?

• Design High-Impact Presentations & Decks Create visually compelling and strategic presentation decks for product launches, sales pitches, investor communications, and internal storytelling.
• Translate Complex Information into Visual Narratives Simplify technical concepts and data into engaging infographics, charts, and illustrations that enhance comprehension.
• Develop Brand-Aligned Visual Assets Design on-brand graphics, icons, and illustrations for marketing campaigns, blog posts, product documentation, and social media.
• Support Motion & Interactive Content Collaborate on video storyboarding, micro-animations, and interactive content to enhance communication strategies.
• Maintain & Evolve Brand Guidelines Ensure consistency in Tessell's visual identity across presentations, digital assets, and internal documentation.
• Collaborate Across Teams Work closely with marketing, product, and leadership teams to shape communication strategies and align messaging with business goals.
• Drive Innovation in Design Storytelling Experiment with new design trends, tools, and techniques to refine how we communicate ideas visually.

What types of challenges will you work on?

• Making Complex Ideas Simple Transform technical and data-driven content into intuitive and engaging visual narratives.
• Scaling Design Across Teams Build templates and systems to streamline content creation and maintain brand consistency.
• Data Visualization & Storytelling Craft data-driven stories that enhance user and stakeholder understanding.
• Brand Identity & Adaptability Ensure our visual language remains modern, compelling, and adaptable across multiple formats.
• Keeping Up with Trends Stay ahead of design and communication trends to keep Tessell's storytelling fresh and engaging.

What skills & expertise are we looking for?

• Expertise in Presentation & Deck Design Strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Google Slides, Figma, or similar tools for creating high-quality decks.
• Graphic & Visual Design Experience designing marketing and product-related visuals, infographics, and illustrations using Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) or Figma.
• Storytelling & Information Design Ability to structure compelling narratives and simplify complex ideas into digestible visual content.
• Data Visualization Understanding of how to present data effectively using charts, graphs, and infographics.
• Branding & Identity Experience maintaining and evolving brand guidelines across multiple platforms.
• Motion & Interactive Design (Bonus) Familiarity with After Effects, Lottie, or interactive prototyping tools is a plus.
• Collaboration & Communication Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams, take feedback constructively, and iterate efficiently.

Your Profile Would Stand Out If You Have:

• Experience designing decks and visual materials for SaaS, enterprise, or tech-driven companies.
• A strong portfolio showcasing impactful communication design work.
• Background in working with marketing, product, or leadership teams on high-visibility projects.
• Knowledge of UI/UX principles and how they intersect with visual communication.
• Passion for turning abstract concepts into compelling visual stories.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2 - 5 years of experience in communication design, presentation design, or visual storytelling.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in deck design, branding, and visual storytelling.

Who Are We Looking For?

We're seeking individuals with a startup mindsetthose who bring flexibility to adapt to evolving priorities, agility to deliver quickly and iteratively, and tenacity to overcome challenges and drive impactful solutions. If you thrive in a dynamic, innovative environment and are passionate about shaping the future of cloud & database management, you'll fit right in at Tessell.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries
• Software Development

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