Visual Designer

The role

You will apply and extend the brand across presentations, technical diagrams, documents, hardware, and merchandise. You will build brand systems, templates, and AI-assisted workflows to support company-wide design standards.

What you will do

• Create graphics and communication across physical and digital surfaces
• Develop and extend the brand system and document brand standards
• Develop templates for presentations, product graphics and documentation
• Turn standards into tools for non-design teammates
• Build AI-assisted brand workflows including custom instructions and prompt libraries
• Scale recurring production
• Drive adoption across the company and train teammates on tools
• Contribute to high-profile brand and marketing campaigns
• Maintain the brand asset library and keep tools and templates current

Required qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in graphic design, brand design, or visual communication
• A portfolio that demonstrates strong graphic design and typography, including systems work
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or other modern design tools
• Hands-on experience building with generative AI
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• U.S. Person status required for access to ITAR-controlled environments

Nice to have

• Experience with industrial design, print, or hardware
• Experience writing or formatting technical documentation or user guides
• Experience designing data visualization or technical diagrams
• Prior experience at a startup, defense technology company, or other fast-paced technical environment
• Interest in defense, robotics, aerospace, or technically complex systems
• Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Industrial Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

Benefits

• Significant stock options
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health coverage for you and your family (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
• Relocation assistance provided (if applicable)
• Unlimited PTO (two-week minimum)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave for both parents
• Lunch provided when working in-office
• Fully stocked kitchenette
• Free EV charging at the HQ
• Office in El Segundo, CA stocked with quality coffee, snacks, and craft beer

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

Picogrid is a venture-backed defense technology company building infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators. Their mission is to deliver an operational advantage to secure the United States and its allies.