Senior Brand Designer (Contract

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios and beyond.

As our Senior Brand Designer, you’ll help shape and evolve Skydio’s visual identity across brand, product, and marketing experiences. You’ll translate complex, cutting‑edge technology into clear, compelling, and distinctive expressions and solutions that show up consistently—and beautifully—wherever our brand lives.

• Location:
  
  San Mateo, CA (Hybrid: 3 days onsite/week)
• Contract:
  
  Full‑time (40 hours/week) contract position, with potential to evolve based on business needs and mutual fit.

• 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.

You’re a versatile, detail‑driven designer with a strong point of view and a deep appreciation for craft. You’re comfortable owning projects end‑to‑end, collaborating across disciplines, and adapting quickly as priorities evolve. Your portfolio demonstrates both conceptual strength and polished execution across digital and physical experiences.

• 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.

This is a temporary independent contractor (1099) position with an initial contract duration of six (6) months, with potential to extend or evolve. The hourly rate range is $80.00–$90.00 per hour, varying based on skill level, experience, and geographic location. This position is not eligible for company‑sponsored benefits. As an independent contractor, the individual is solely responsible for maintaining any required liability insurance, other applicable insurance coverage, benefits, and for payment of all applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local anti‑discrimination laws. For positions located in the United States, Skydio, Inc. uses E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility.