Sift is hiring: Visual Designer, Marketing in San Francisco

Overview

Join as a Visual Designer, Marketing at Sift.

About Sift
At Sift, we accelerate next‑generation machines, improving life on and off the planet. We build the data infrastructure that underpins the engineering, manufacturing, and operation of connected machines. Our system is inspired by SpaceX processes and software, and we are a fast‑growing startup backed by top investors.

About The Role
We’re hiring a Visual Designer to shape how the world sees Sift. This isn’t a support role—you’ll own the external visual identity across every touchpoint: website, campaigns, sales assets, product storytelling, and more. You’ll define and evolve our brand for deeply technical audiences in aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the design of Sift’s external‑facing materials: website graphics, landing pages, social posts, diagrams, visuals, decks, and more
• Translate complex product capabilities into clear, compelling visuals that resonate with engineers and decision‑makers
• Build and maintain brand cohesion across every touchpoint—web, sales, campaigns, motion, and more
• Develop and evolve visual systems and templates that scale with the company
• Create visual explainers, conceptual diagrams, and product visuals that simplify technical ideas
• Partner with product and marketing to keep Sift’s visual language aligned with the product roadmap
• Set the quality bar and ensure every deliverable reflects Sift’s sophistication and precision

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• 3+ years of experience as a designer
• 2+ years designing for technical B2B companies (startups or high‑growth environments strongly preferred)
• Strong portfolio showcasing range across web, brand, marketing, and storytelling
• Ability to work autonomously and own projects end‑to‑end
• Comfort turning ambiguous concepts into concrete visual outputs
• Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills—you can explain your design rationale clearly
• Fluency in Figma; bonus points for motion, Webflow, or frontend familiarity
• Genuine curiosity and respect for technical audiences—engineers, operators, and decision‑makers

Portfolio Requirement

Applications without visual work samples will not be reviewed. Please include a link to your portfolio or design examples.

Location

We’re looking for candidates who can collaborate in person twice a week in the SF Bay Area and join the team at Sift’s headquarters in El Segundo, CA. A full week every two months at the office is required. We’re open to relocating candidates to San Francisco or considering those already based in the Los Angeles area for the right fit.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $130,000 – $170,000 per year. Plus equity and benefits.

Eligibility

U.S. Person Required: Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual such as an asylee or refugee in compliance with ITAR / EAR regulations.