Brand Design Lead

Brand Design Lead Company: Panthalassa Location: Portland, OR Posted: Jul 16 We are a renewable energy and ocean technology company committed to rapidly developing and deploying technologies that will ensure a sustainable future for Earth by unlocking the vast energy potential of its oceans. Our focus is on capturing civilizational levels of ultra‑low‑cost renewable energy for applications including computing and affordable renewable fuels delivered to shore. The company is a public benefit corporation headquartered in Portland, Oregon and backed by leading venture capitalists, philanthropic investors, university endowments, and private investment offices. We operate as an idea meritocracy in which the best ideas change the company’s direction on a regular basis. Responsibilities Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, setting the creative bar and ensuring cohesion across all deliverables Independently drive design and brand projects from concepting to execution, and also know when to step back and gather feedback or ask for help Oversee design systems and ensure visual consistency, ensuring materials are executed to a high level of craft and clarity across all mediums and audiences Lead thoughtful, constructive critiques, where we focus on the work not the ego Take as much responsibility as possible, often managing your own projects Define, refine, and protect brand aesthetics Sketch, storyboard, and prototype websites, publications, and brand guides, decks, one-pagers, digital brochures, investor materials, and corporate communications Be a team player with a "no task is too small" attitude, but also know when to delegate and how to mentor others Maintain asset libraries and archives Basic Qualifications 8+ years of experience in graphic, brand or communication design experience at a creative agency, brand, technology company or similar environment 3+ years of experience leading projects, teams or cross‑functional initiatives Mastery of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite Exceptional graphic design fundamentals, typographic sensibilities, strong grids, hierarchy and systems thinking Experience building and evolving design systems Proven ability to thrive in a creative, scrappy, and collaborative environment, while having the vision and autonomy to create systems and process for the future Confident in the work, but balanced by healthy self‑doubt (most of us are usually wrong) Smart, kind, creative, collaborative Verbally and visually articulate Comfortable mentoring junior designers and contributing to a healthy team culture Ability to be detail‑oriented and meticulous, but also a “big picture” thinker Ability to maintain a calm confidence in challenging situations Organized and able to prioritize tasks from a big pile Bonus Points A strong network of freelance creative collaborators across design and web development Compensation And Benefits If hired for this full-time role, you will receive: Cash compensation of $110,000 - 155,000 Equity in the company. We’re all owners and if we’re successful, this equity should be far and away the most valuable component of your compensation. Flexible paid time off Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents) Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents) Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees, their partners, and dependents) Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long term financial support if you become disabled) Ability to contribute to tax‑advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed). Our offices, lab, and machine shop are located in Portland, Oregon. This position is on‑site. #J-18808-Ljbffr Designer Interiors