You'll craft everything from in-person event experiences to web graphics, merch designs, and creative website assets that make databases feel exciting.

Responsibilities

Visual Brand Development

• Design web graphics including technical diagrams, illustrations, and interactive visual assets that simplify complex database concepts
• Create compelling visual systems for campaigns, product launches, and marketing initiatives
• Develop brand assets that maintain consistency while pushing creative boundaries
• Design for multiple formats and contexts: digital, print, experiential, and merchandise

In-Person Experiences

• Design booth graphics, signage, and environmental branding for conferences, meetups, and community events
• Collaborate with the events team to create memorable, on-brand experiences that stand out
• Design merch that developers actually want to wear and use
• Create branded collateral including banners, posters, stickers, and promotional materials

Website & Digital Assets

• Partner with web and product marketing teams to design creative website components and landing pages
• Design data visualizations, technical diagrams, and infographics that make complex information accessible
• Create social media graphics, blog post imagery, and other digital marketing assets
• Develop templates and design systems that enable the team to move quickly

Brand Evolution

• Collaborate with marketing leadership to evolve and expand the PlanetScale brand identity
• Explore new visual directions while maintaining brand coherence
• Document design decisions and maintain brand guidelines
• Mentor and provide feedback to other team members on brand application

Requirements

• A strong portfolio demonstrating versatile design skills across digital, print, and experiential design
• Deep understanding of design fundamentals: typography, color, composition, and visual hierarchy
• Comfortable working in both brand and production modes,you can think big picture and execute in the details
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate design decisions and defend creative work
• Self-directed and able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Collaborative spirit with the ability to incorporate feedback while maintaining creative vision

Nice to Have

• Experience designing for technical or developer-focused brands
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design tools
• Experience working with web developers to implement designs
• Understanding of design systems and component-based thinking
• Enthusiasm for learning about databases, infrastructure, and developer tools

Why PlanetScale

We're redefining how high-growth companies manage data at scale,and we work with some of the most exciting brands in gaming, consumer tech, and B2B SaaS. As a Brand Designer, you'll help shape how developers and engineering leaders perceive and interact with PlanetScale, translating the power of our platform into visual experiences that inspire and inform.

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