Brand Designer

About Chalk

Chalk is creating the data platform behind the next generation of machine learning products. The company focuses on removing the complexity, lag, and scaling limitations that have historically held ML systems back. Its platform blends high-performance Rust-based speed with polished developer-friendly tooling. Companies rely on Chalk for use cases such as preventing fraudulent card transactions, confirming identities, and improving clean energy capture. Chalk recently closed a $50 million Series A round led by Felicis.

About the Role

Chalk is hiring a Brand Designer to join its brand team and take ownership of the company’s visual presence across every channel. Reporting to Brand Design, this person will help shape the creative output behind marketing, ensuring consistency, strong visual taste, and a clear point of view across print, web, motion, and physical environments.

This is a fast-moving role with a large variety of deliverables. You will work inside Chalk’s existing design system and should be comfortable taking direction, while also bringing precision, initiative, and the ability to work quickly. If you enjoy producing a high volume of quality work across many formats, this opportunity is a strong fit.

Work Arrangement

This role is based in person Monday through Friday in New York. Remote and hybrid setups are not currently available for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and deliver a large volume of marketing materials for social channels, digital advertising, email campaigns, events, and print.
• Develop event-related creative, including booth visuals, signage, branded collateral, and environmental design elements.
• Build web assets such as landing pages, campaign pages, and site updates using platforms like Sanity and Figma.
• Work within Chalk’s Figma component library and broader design system to keep every output visually aligned.
• Use AI-powered design tools to speed up production, test creative directions, and iterate efficiently.
• Collaborate with growth, content, and field marketing teams to turn briefs into finished deliverables on schedule.

What You Need

• Two to five years of experience in brand or marketing design, either in-house or at an agency.
• A portfolio demonstrating versatility across social, digital, web, print, and ideally video or motion.
• Strong command of Figma, including working with components and structured design systems.
• Experience designing for the web and using CMS tools such as Sanity, Webflow, or similar platforms.
• Practical experience using AI design tools.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately from a brief without needing to reimagine the concept every time.
• Strong organization and communication habits, including managing your own work, raising blockers early, and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and the habit of spotting and correcting issues proactively.

Bonus Experience

• Exposure to video editing or motion design tools such as After Effects, Spline, or Lottiefiles.
• Experience working with B2B SaaS, developer tools, or technology-focused brands.
• Background in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities and deadlines shift frequently.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Expert healthcare support and guidance.
• Retirement savings benefits.
• 15 company holidays each year.
• 15 days of personal time off each year; additionally, one benefits section states 15 days of PTO and 14 company holidays each year.
• Flex commuter benefits.
• Daily lunch and dinner provided by Chalk.
• A fully stocked office with drinks and snacks.
• Late-night dinner coverage if you stay late.
• Uber or Lyft home covered by Chalk if you work even later.
• Paid parental leave.
• Team-building events and happy hours.

Compensation

Chalk offers early team members a competitive salary and equity package aligned with experience, along with strong benefits. Final pay is determined by factors such as market rates, location, scope of the role, and the candidate’s qualifications as assessed during interviews. The stated compensation range for this role is $170,000 to $250,000.

Inclusivity

Chalk is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals who need personalized support.