Brand Design Lead

You will:

• Cultivate the team strategy and career growth of our exceptional IC designers and design technologists, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.
• Develop and refine design processes, set impactful quarterly team goals, and work closely with the team to bring projects to fruition, aligning efforts with broader company objectives and key Brand Design initiatives.
• Take creative ownership of the AngelList brand, shaping its voice and growing our reputation as a cutting-edge, institutional-level software provider for fund managers, investors, and founders across private markets. Serving as a foundational leader in AngelList’s evolution upmarket, refining our visual identity across our core brand, AngelList, and exploring opportunities for potential sub-brands.
• Collaborate closely with an exceptionally talented Marketing team—including design, product marketing, marketing operations, and growth marketing—to establish AngelList as a leading brand at every touchpoint of the prospect and customer experience. This includes creating branded materials such as landing pages, customer stories, marketing campaigns, events, and more.
• Bring expertise in technical environments, with a deep understanding of web and mobile client-side development processes, ensuring seamless collaboration with engineering teams.
• Partner with leadership to build a healthy and collaborative work and Design culture

You have:

• At least 8–10 years of experience in Brand Design and 2 or more years of management experience, ideally within a fast-growing SaaS company.
• You inspire, not merely direct – You are a coach to others and give and ask for honest and critical feedback.
• Demonstrate a proven ability to deliver impactful, beautiful brand designs that inspire customers while translating ideas into clear deliverables and measurable outputs. You’re skilled at improving team efficiency by refining processes and workflows.
• Embrace a learning and growth mindset. You understand that our team size and design processes will evolve significantly in the coming years and strive to continuously improve and adapt based on what we learn together.
• Excel in written and verbal communication, confidently handling high-stakes conversations and ensuring alignment across stakeholders.
• Possess a strong understanding of product development processes and the ability to address product challenges across various platforms effectively.
• Maintain composure in the face of ambiguity, skillfully navigating complex situations while adapting to multiple leadership styles and working on tight deadlines.

How success will be measured in this role:

• Lead brand strategy that elevates and advances the AngelList brand as we expand upmarket.
• Mentor and develop team members through thoughtful coaching, actionable feedback, and strong creative guidance.
• Set strategic goals for the Brand Design team while ensuring the successful execution of both proactive and reactive projects—upholding a high standard for creative quality, scalability, and dependability.