# Founding Designer

**Company:** [Formal](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/formal)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Product Design
**Skills:** Figma, UI/UX Design, Visual Design, Branding, Prototyping, Graphic Design, Typography, Color Theory, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects
**Posted:** 2025-05-03

> Founding Designer owns UI/UX, visual design, branding, website, and marketing content for a data security SaaS platform. Requires strong Figma proficiency, standout portfolio, and ability to lead projects in a fast-paced startup with CEO collaboration.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design intuitive UI/UX for the app using Figma, engaging with customers to shape product design.
- Design and maintain the website with visually striking experiences.
- Create engaging visuals and dynamic content for marketing, launches, and case studies.
- Drive branding consistency across Formal's identity.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align design with business goals.
- Innovate by staying ahead of design trends.

## Requirements
- Experience in product or brand design, preferably B2B SaaS or cybersecurity.
- Standout portfolio with UI/UX, marketing assets, and brand design.
- Ability to own projects from concept to delivery.
- Comfortable in fast-paced environments with rapid iteration.
- Strong proficiency in **Figma** for UI/UX, prototyping, and graphic design.
- Skilled in marketing design (social media, banners, promotional materials).
- Solid foundation in design principles, typography, and color theory.
- Quick learner for new ideas and tools.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience in early-stage startups in security or data management.
- Strong project management skills.
- Creativity in marketing strategies and content.
- Experience in video editing (**Adobe Premiere Pro**, **After Effects**, **Final Cut Pro**).

## Compensation & Benefits
- Cash compensation and stock options grant (range based on experience, qualifications, skills, business needs, location).
- 100% medical, dental & vision coverage for employee; partial for dependents.
- Flexible PTO.

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