Brand Designer

Nectar's First Brand Designer

Nectar's first Brand Designer will be defining the visual foundation of a category-defining AI company at the exact moment it's stepping into a much bigger spotlight. You'll work directly with the co-founders as the design point of contact for brand and marketing, with your fingerprints on everything from the identity system to the product's early visual language. The scope is intentionally broad: this is a builder's role, not a maintainer's.
What You'll Do
Define and evolve Nectar's visual identity (logo, typography, color, iconography, motion) into a system flexible enough to work across web, product, social, and print
Own brand execution across the website, landing pages, pitch decks, one-pagers, and sales collateral
Design social and campaign creative that captures Nectar's voice across launches, announcements, and always-on content
Build and document brand guidelines that can scale as the team and company grow
Partner closely with founders, marketing, and early product/engineering hires to keep brand and product experience consistent
Help shape and eventually grow the design team you're the first member of
What We're Looking For
4+ years of brand or visual design experience, ideally including startup or agency work spanning multiple brand touchpoints
A portfolio that demonstrates systems thinking, featuring cohesive identities that hold together across many formats, not just standalone pieces
Comfort setting direction with little existing process: you'll be writing the playbook, not just following one
Strong typography, layout, and color instincts; fluency in Figma (motion/video tools a plus)
Genuine curiosity about AI and how it's reshaping marketing, though no technical background is required
Nice to have: experience designing for B2B SaaS, martech, or social/community platforms
What We Offer
Competitive compensation and early equity
Health, vision, and dental benefits + 401(k) match
Hybrid work schedule (4 days in office) with 3 flex remote days per quarter (available after 3 months)
Comprehensive stipends: $1,000/month housing stipend for living near the office, $50/month mobile stipend, $50/month internet stipend for remote employees, and commuter benefits (train stipend or Palo Alto parking permit reimbursement)
Free lunch in the heart of University Ave. in Palo Alto