Visual Designer

$100,000 - $140,000/Yr

PSI Quantum - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Palo Alto, CA

About the position

The Visual Designer at PsiQuantum will play a crucial role in shaping the visual identity of the company as it embarks on its mission to build the world's first useful quantum computer. This position involves designing a wide range of creative initiatives, establishing a robust visual design system, and ensuring brand consistency across various platforms. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and innovative designer with a strong background in user experience and visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver on a broad range of creative initiatives, including web UI/UX, social content, key presentations, infographics, digital UI, wireframes and other visual assets.
• Establish a robust visual design system, that includes digital, physical, still and motion graphics.
• Create innovative and forward-thinking design solutions while upholding and championing our brand standards.
• Ensure complete alignment across all touchpoints, including business, brand, marketing, communications, hardware and software.

Requirements

• A minimum of a BA/BS degree from a 4-year university in a design-related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional design experience.
• Experience across all phases of the design process, including user research, ideation, workflow creation, high-fidelity mockups, and prototyping.
• Experience collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of marketing, communications, biz dev, scientists, researchers, and engineers.
• An online portfolio that effectively demonstrates proficiency in foundational design principles, including layout, composition, color and typography.
• Ability to grasp complex ideas and translate them into clear and engaging visual narratives (charts, graphs, icons, animations, etc).
• Expertise in brand development and the consistent execution of brand elements across all organizational assets.
• Knowledge of current industry standards for optimizing user experience on web and mobile platforms, with experience in designing wireframes and mockups.
• Proven experience using Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe AfterEffects, Figma, etc.) and presentation software.
• Motion graphics experience is preferred.
• Capable of managing multiple projects concurrently with tight deadlines, delivering high-quality results on time and within budget.

Benefits

• Equity options
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Professional development opportunities