AI Research Web Developer & Visual Designer

Institute of Foundation Models; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Bonus

401K Plan

Paid time off, sick leave and holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Institute of Foundation Models seeks a dual-skilled Web Developer and Visual Designer to own and maintain a high-performance website while producing visuals (diagrams, graphics, templates, short videos) that shape external perception.

This role blends technical and creative work, ensuring a cohesive visual identity and collaboration with an external design agency as needed. 7–10 years of hands-on experience and strong Figma skills are required.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of hands-on experience.
• Web development experience (front-end and back-end/CMS familiarity is a plus).
• Proven ability to adapt style and voice across formats, platforms and audiences.
• Strong Figma skills and experience with design systems, components, and prototyping.
• Comfort moving between technical and creative work.
• Experience with X, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube etc. required.
• Strong command of data—from implementing and using analytics to interpreting insights.
• Experience with short-form video editing/motion graphics.
• Passionate about technology, AI, Open Source—intellectually curious and always learning.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day performance and technical health of IFM’s website.
• Provide visual and graphic design support to owned channel content in collaboration with Social Media Manager and Content Marketing and Editorial Manager.
• Monitor site speed, security, accessibility and SEO best practices.
• Create and produce graphics, diagrams, and infographics translating complex concepts into visuals.
• Produce short-form video content (editing, motion graphics, clips).
• Brainstorm creative formats and stay on top of trends to guide visual support.
• Track and report website analytics (traffic, engagement, conversion).
• Collaborate with external design agency to maintain continuity.
• Own IFM’s visual language and coherence over time.

Skills

Front-end & back-end web development

Figma

Design systems

Analytics/data interpretation

Video editing/motion graphics

Social media formats

Tools

CMS

Google Analytics

Plausible

Job description

Institute of Foundation Models seeks a dual-skilled Web Developer and Visual Designer to own and maintain a high-performance website while producing visuals (diagrams, graphics, templates, short videos) that shape external perception.

This role blends technical and creative work, ensuring a cohesive visual identity and collaboration with an external design agency as needed. 7–10 years of hands-on experience and strong Figma skills are required.