Skydio · 1 day ago
Senior Brand Designer (Contract)
San Mateo, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$80/hr - $90/hr
5+ years expSkydio is the leading US drone company specializing in autonomous flight technology. The Senior Brand Designer will shape and evolve Skydio’s visual identity across various brand, product, and marketing experiences, translating complex technology into compelling visual expressions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Drone ManagementDronesMachine LearningRobotics
Responsibilities
Design across a wide range of brand and marketing deliverables—from concept through final execution
Collaborate closely with Creative, Product, GTM, and Engineering partners to translate ideas into impactful visual experiences
Help raise the overall bar for brand execution through strong taste, feedback, and attention to detail
Partner with vendors—providing art direction and hands-on design as needed
Present design work clearly and confidently to stakeholders, incorporating feedback iteratively
Qualification
Required
5+ years of brand or graphic design experience, either in-house, at an agency, or both
A portfolio showcasing a range of work—brand systems, campaigns, digital experiences, events, and physical collateral
Strong conceptual thinking paired with meticulous design execution
High fluency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), plus comfort working in Google Slides and Keynote
Experience collaborating with and guiding external partners such as agencies, fabricators, or production vendors
A high bar for quality and consistency, with an eye for detail that elevates every deliverable
A flexible, resilient mindset—you embrace iteration and thrive in fast-moving environments
A self-starter who can manage multiple projects independently, balancing timelines and stakeholders with ease
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Benefits
Group health insurance plans
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Statutory holiday pay
401K savings plan
Company
Skydio
Skydio uses artificial intelligence to create flying drones that are used by consumer, enterprise, and government customers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$740MKey Investors
Linse CapitalAndreessen HorowitzN47
2024-11-15Series E· $170M
2023-02-27Series E· $230M
2021-02-28Series D· $170M
Leadership Team
Adam Bry
Co-founder & CEO
Tom Moss
COO (2018-2020), CEO APAC (2020-2024), Chief Corp Dev (2024~)
Recent News
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