Senior Staff Designer (R5944)

Shield AI
Washington
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 190,000 - 290,000 annuallyFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Experience: 6+ yearsSkills: ["Judgment","Craft","Bias toward action","Presentation skills","Attention to detail","Brand consistency","Collaboration","Ability to work with incomplete information"]

Lead the development and execution of integrated brand campaigns, translating campaign strategy and creative direction into distinctive visual concepts and scalable design systems. Partner closely with the Director of Brand and Creative from early concept through production and launch, shaping briefs, establishing visual direction, and delivering cohesive assets across digital, social, events, presentations, and advertising. Collaborate across marketing, writers, video teams, and external partners while presenting and defending creative decisions under tight timelines.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
15 hours ago

Senior Staff Designer (R5944)

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Job Summary

Lead the development and execution of integrated brand campaigns, translating campaign strategy and creative direction into distinctive visual concepts and scalable design systems. Partner closely with the Director of Brand and Creative from early concept through production and launch, shaping briefs, establishing visual direction, and delivering cohesive assets across digital, social, events, presentations, and advertising. Collaborate across marketing, writers, video teams, and external partners while presenting and defending creative decisions under tight timelines.
Location: Washington
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead integrated brand campaign development and execution, translating strategy into cohesive visual concepts.
  • •Partner with the Director of Brand and Creative through concepting, exploration, and production/launch phases.
  • •Own high-visibility design work and provide direction, feedback, and hands-on support across broader campaign efforts.
  • •Collaborate with writers, designers, video teams, marketers, and external partners to align messaging and visuals as requirements evolve.
  • •Present and defend creative decisions to senior stakeholders and deliver polished work under demanding timelines.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 190,000 - 290,000 annually
Perks:Annual BonusEquity

Key Requirements

  • •6+ years of professional design experience with a portfolio showing conceptually strong, integrated brand campaigns.
  • •Expert command of visual design, including typography, composition, color, imagery, and art direction.
  • •Translate campaign strategy and creative briefs into distinctive concepts and scalable visual systems.
  • •Develop campaigns across digital, social, advertising, events, presentations, and other brand touchpoints.
  • •Ability to move from early concept development through detailed design and final production.
Experience:6+ yearsAerospaceDefenseAdvanced technology
Skills:JudgmentCraftBias toward actionPresentation skillsAttention to detailBrand consistencyCollaborationAbility to work with incomplete information
Tech Stack:Adobe Creative SuiteFigmaMotion designVideo production3D workflows

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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