Visual Brand and Marketing Designer

About Ruca

Ruca is a global cooperative focused on innovative creative work, owned by its members and balancing a boutique approach with a broad reach. It partners with businesses by delivering strategic and technology-enhanced design services and also invests in founders, incubates products, and shares profits and equity with members. Ruca offers a unique cooperative culture that rewards contributors with collective success.

Role Overview

Ruca seeks an AI-native visual designer with up to seven years of experience to join their US Studio on a 3-month full-time contract with the potential for permanent employment. This position involves working remotely within a cooperative of worldwide creatives, focusing on client projects, internal brands, and ventures. Occasional monthly visits to cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, or New York are expected to foster collaboration and culture.

Core Responsibilities

• Utilize AI-assisted tools like workflow automation, ideation, and rapid prototyping to speed up and expand creative development.
• Deliver impactful design outputs across various media including web, mobile, social, presentations, print, and video.
• Lead and support branding initiatives from concept through final execution, creating cohesive visual identities.
• Convert complex concepts into clear, engaging visuals that consider brand, business, and user perspectives.
• Produce compelling pitch decks, marketing materials, and internal documents that communicate information effectively and artistically.
• Work collaboratively with senior designers and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent, top-quality brand representation.
• Communicate ideas clearly to clients and team members both visually and verbally.
• Keep current with design trends, AI tools, and best practices in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Qualifications and Experience

• Up to seven years of professional or freelance experience in visual, brand, or graphic design roles.
• A diverse portfolio showcasing work across multiple channels such as web, social media, print, presentations, or motion graphics.
• Proven proficiency and fluency using AI tools in the design process, including AI-assisted ideation and prototyping.
• Familiarity with brand guidelines and visual system frameworks.
• Experience in agencies, startups, or cooperatives is advantageous.

Skills and Tools

• Expertise in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Comfort and thoughtful application of AI platforms such as Claude, Midjourney, Firefly, or similar.
• Knowledge of Premiere, After Effects, or foundational motion design skills is a plus.
• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and information hierarchy.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Highly organized and dependable with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Critical thinking ability to follow and challenge design norms appropriately.
• Confidence in presenting work and engaging in constructive feedback.

What Sets This Role Apart

This position offers integration within a cooperative where members share equity and governance. The designer will collaborate closely with globally dispersed creative teams on meaningful brand, product, and venture projects with real-world impact, supporting professional growth in a unique environment.

Compensation

During the contract period, compensation is hourly at $31.88 to $33.65. Upon successful conversion to full-time employment, the annual salary range will be $66,300 to $70,000 with benefits.

Additional Information

Though work is primarily remote, monthly physical meetups in major US cities are expected for culture and collaboration. Application materials should include a portfolio and a note on how AI tools are integrated into the design workflow; cover letters are not required.