Designer

Story Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Story Inc. is hiring a Designer for BLADE, Story's brand and strategy division. You will take client work from strategy brief to finished design, building brand systems, campaigns, decks, and assets that bring them to life.

You will own design delivery across brand kits and campaigns, turn strategy briefs into distinctive visuals, and present work to clients while collaborating with strategists and account leads to keep projects on schedule. Based in the SF Bay Area or open to relocation.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showing brand systems and campaigns.
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to take work from concept to final delivery.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Based in the SF Bay Area or open to relocation.

Responsibilities

• Own design delivery across brand kits, campaign systems, decks, and client assets.
• Turn strategy briefs into clear, distinctive design, and challenge the brief when the idea needs more work.
• Support shoots and manage vendors with light oversight.
• Present your work to clients and explain the thinking behind it.
• Partner with strategists and account leads to keep projects moving and deliver work on schedule.

Skills

Brand systems

Campaign design

Presentation skills

Communication

Relocation willingness

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Great stories start with extraordinary people.

We're bringing together exceptional creative talent to tell the stories of people shaping the future. Work alongside people who raise your standards, champion your ideas, and give you room to do the best work of your career.

Story inspires science. Science makes story real.

Your Story

We're hiring a Designer for BLADE, Story's brand and strategy division. You'll take client work from strategy brief to finished design, building brand systems, campaigns, decks, and the assets that bring them to life.

Responsibilities:

• Own design delivery across brand kits, campaign systems, decks, and ongoing client assets.

• Turn strategy briefs into clear, distinctive design, and challenge the brief when the idea needs more work.

• Support shoots and manage vendors with light oversight.

• Present your work to clients and explain the thinking behind it.

• Partner with strategists and account leads to keep projects moving and deliver work on schedule.

Requirements:

• Strong portfolio demonstrating brand systems and campaign work across multiple styles.

• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.

• Ability to take work from concept through final delivery.

• Strong presentation and communication skills.

• Based in the SF Bay Area or willing to relocate.

Bonus:

• Systems thinking: you can keep a brand consistent across channels without making everything look the same.

• Experience working with deep-tech or science companies.

• A strong eye for when to push an idea further.

• Comfort moving quickly between independent work and close collaboration.

• Interest in mentoring other designers as your responsibilities grow.