Brand Designer / Art Director

Brand Designer / Art Director Burlingame, CA Job Details Full-time $110,000 - $140,000 a year 14 hours ago Qualifications UX prototyping Illustration Startup experience Mid-level 3 years Prototype creation Visual communication design Integrated marketing campaigns AI Brand identity design Figma Prototypes Project stakeholder communication Cross-functional communication Art direction Full Job Description Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth. With Pulsar - the world's most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit - Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection. We're hiring Xona's first Brand Designer / Art Director to define how this technology is seen, understood, and experienced. This foundational design role will work closely with the Head of Marketing to evolve and extend Xona's visual identity across every touchpoint, from graphics that live on our satellites to sales enablement assets, web experiences, and brand campaigns. The right person will architect clear visual stories while building the systems underneath it that unlock consistency and scale, collectively defining the emerging category of premium location services. Required Qualifications 3-5 years of experience in brand design and art direction, with a focus on identity systems and brand evolution Strong visual eye and attention to detail, with editorial instincts and an understanding of pacing, narrative, and how ideas build across a system Ability to switch from micro to macro and communicate both levels of vision to internal stakeholders and external partners Portfolio demonstrating concept development, strategic campaign thinking, and refined execution across multiple touchpoints Experience translating complex or technical concepts into accessible visual storytelling across different levels of depth Proven ability to work across brand surfaces and mediums, including web, social, print, and experiential Comfort operating with ambiguity and high ownership in a fast-moving environment Mastery of Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and core design tools with the ability to prototype and iterate quickly Self-directed with a bias toward action. You identify problems, propose solutions, and execute Clear communicator who can collaborate effectively with both creative partners and technical stakeholders Practical experience using AI tools in the creative process, with strong judgment on when and how to apply them Desired Qualifications Experience as an early or founding designer at an early-stage startup Motion, video, or illustration experience applied to brand systems or campaigns Experience art directing complex brand work with external creative partners Experience building interactive brand or web experiences (e.g. Framer) Strength in illustration, diagramming, or information design Background working on integrated brand campaigns, contributing to art direction and production across video or photo For U.S.

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To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). For U.K.

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To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

For Canada Roles:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Compensation Range:

$110K - $140K