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Gradial · 1 day ago

Creative Lead

Gradial is a Seattle-based startup enabling digital experiences at the speed of thought. As Creative Lead, you will own and shape the visual and brand identity across various platforms while translating complex concepts into intuitive designs that resonate with users.

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Hiring Manager
Carly Montague
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Responsibilities

Shape and evolve Gradial’s visual identity across all brand touchpoints, including website, product marketing, email, decks, social, infographics, and motion explainers
Translate complex technical ideas into brand-aligned design that feels intuitive, modern, and human
Partner closely with Product and GTM to ensure brand, messaging, and product reality are always aligned
Raise the bar on design quality, polish, clarity, and boldness across the company
Move quickly while maintaining a high standard, knowing when to refine and when to ship
Set and uphold an extremely high quality bar, pushing back when work doesn’t meet it
Build and maintain strong visual systems that scale, not just one-off assets

Qualification

Design instinctsBrand buildingSystems-oriented mindsetMulti-surface designAI literacyCommunicationOwnershipAdaptability

Required

Strong design instincts and clear opinions, with the ability to articulate and defend design decisions
Demonstrated experience building modern, intentional brands or products
A systems-oriented mindset. You care about consistency, cohesion, and long-term scalability
Comfort starting from a blank page and navigating ambiguity
Ability to operate independently without large teams, rigid processes, or perfect briefs
Experience designing across multiple surfaces (web, marketing, motion, presentation, social)

Preferred

Taste - you have a sharp eye for what looks and feels right, and consistently make design decisions that elevate the brand
Clarity - you turn complex ideas into design that is intuitive, confident, and easy to understand
Momentum - you move fast, ship thoughtfully, and keep work progressing without sacrificing quality

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance
401K retirement plan
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Other employee wellness programs

Company

Gradial

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Gradial is an enterprise software company that provides AI agents that automate enterprise content workflows.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$53.26M
Key Investors
VMG PartnersMadrona
2025-12-03Series B· $35M
2025-03-17Series A· $13M
2023-11-20Seed· $5.26M

Leadership Team

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Doug Tallmadge
Co-Founder and CEO
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Anish Chadalavada
Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer
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