Lead Brand Designer (San Francisco)

About CheckrCheckr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Over 140,000 companies and millions of people rely on Checkr for AI verification in the moments that matter most: getting a new job, a new place to live, a car ride, childcare, even a date. Customers include Uber, Pennymac, Airbnb, Doordash, Amazon, and Anthropic.We’re a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.About the roleCheckr's Brand Studio is the creative engine behind how the company shows up across every channel and touchpoint. As part of a small, high-craft team supporting a broader marketing organization, the Lead Brand Designer owns visual storytelling across multiple mediums, from campaign creative to templates and systems that scale across teams. This role is for someone who pairs creative mastery with a systems mindset, makes decisions informed by customer insight, and can hold the quality bar high across a lot of moving pieces at once.What you'll doBrand systems and standards: Build templates and reusable assets that other teams can confidently work from, and develop and enforce brand standards across the organizationArt direction: Set visual direction across projects, directing photography, establishing tone, and giving feedback that elevates the workTools and AI-assisted workflow: Work fluently in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, and AI-assisted tools to accelerate production without compromising craftContractor and freelance direction: Direct and QC the work of contractors and freelancers to ensure quality and brand alignmentCreative production and craft: Produce outstanding creative across multiple mediums and channels, applying expert visual communication, typography, layout, and storytelling, with a sharp eye for detail and brand consistencyCross-functional partnership: Partner with marketing to shape how brand shows up across programs and channels, and present design rationale clearly to everyone from peers to senior executivesPrioritization and ownership: Hold quality high across multiple projects, move with urgency, and take ownership of getting to the right answer even when the brief needs workWhat you bring7+ years of in-house or agency experience on tech or B2B brandsA strong point of view, high craft standards, and the confidence to present and defend your work to senior leadershipAn outstanding portfolio showing mastery of typography, layout, storytelling, and art directionFluency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, plus experience using AI-assisted tools to accelerate productionA systems-minded approach to building templates and reusable assets other teams can rely onExperience developing brand standards and directing contractor or freelance creative workComfort in fast-moving environments where the brief isn't always perfectAn A-player mindset with a strong bias for action: you raise the bar, move with urgency, stay resilient through ambiguity, and take ownership to deliver meaningful outcomesPay Transparency DisclosureWe use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, seeour website.On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (San Francisco, CA)$167,000—$196,000 USDWhat We OfferA fast-paced and collaborative environmentLearning and development allowanceCompetitive cash and equity compensation, and opportunity for advancement100% medical, dental, and vision coverageUp to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning servicesFlexible PTO policyMonthly wellness stipendAt Checkr, we believe an in office work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Nashville, TN; and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 3+ days a week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch five times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages. A relocation stipend may be available for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location.Equal Employment Opportunities at CheckrCheckr is committed to building the best product and company, which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds, including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.Applicant Privacy PolicyIf you are a California resident or are located in Alberta or British Columbia, our Applicant Privacy Policy applies to our collection and processing of your personal information when you apply for a role with us or otherwise participate in our recruitment process.*Legitimate Checkr emails will always include our official domain name after the @ symbol (e.g., View email address on apply.placed-app.com or View email address on apply.placed-app.com).