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Senior Brand Designer

Job in San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, 94409, USA
Listing for: Skydio
Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Creative Arts/Media
    Graphic Designer, Creative Design / Digital Art
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80 - 90 USD Hourly USD 80.00 90.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: 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.

About

the Role

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.

You’ll be part of a highly collaborative creative team, working closely with creative directors, marketers, and cross‑functional partners to bring the Skydio brand to life across

  • Web and digital experiences
  • Brand and product launches
  • Campaigns, social, and paid media
  • Events, environments, and experiential design
  • Merchandise, packaging, and physical collateral
  • Presentations and internal communications

This role is ideal for a multifaceted design generalist—someone who pairs strong conceptual thinking with exceptional craft and can move fluidly between big ideas and detailed execution.

What You’ll Do
  • 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
What Makes You a Good Fit

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
Compensation

This is a fixed‑term, full‑time contract position with a limited duration as outlined in the job description. The hourly wage range for this position is $80.00‑$90.00 per hour. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, geographic location and experience. Fixed‑term, full‑time employees may be eligible to participate in the company’s group health insurance plans after fulfilling tenure and waiting period requirements, subject to the terms and conditions of the plans.

Fixed‑term, full‑time employees are also eligible to receive the following benefits: paid vacation time, sick leave, statutory holiday pay and 401(k) savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the company’s policies and eligibility criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture. 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.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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