We’re a mission-driven startup helping the nonprofit sector to drive impact, and we’re well on our way to becoming the #1 most-loved grant discovery and management tool. To help us get there, we’re hiring a hands-on Senior Brand Designer who will take the lead in evolving Instrumentl’s brand and marketing design as we grow.
About us:
Instrumentl is a hypergrowth YC-backed startup with over 5,000 nonprofit clients, from local homeless shelters to larger organizations like the San Diego Zoo and the University of Alaska. We are building the future of fundraising automation, helping nonprofits to discover, track, and manage grants efficiently through our SaaS platform.
Our charts are dramatically up-and-to-the-right 📈 — we’re cash flow positive and doubling year-over-year, with customers who love us (NPS is 65+ and Ellis PMF survey is 60+). Join us on this rocket ship!
About the role:
As the first Senior Brand Designer at Instrumentl, you’ll have tremendous influence over the creative expression of our brand across every customer touchpoint. You'll join the team at a pivotal moment of transformation, spearheading a major rebranding initiative in partnership with our company leaders.
You’ll be both a strategic thinker and a creative doer: you’ll define our visual direction, concept ideas that tell our story with impact, and bring those ideas to life with thoughtful, high-quality design execution.
You'll build relationships across the Instrumentl team, working closely with colleagues in Product and Growth to conceptualize and execute on innovative marketing campaigns. Our ideal teammate is someone who thinks strategically, thrives in collaborative environments, and takes every opportunity to improve existing processes.
Get to know us at instrumentl.com/about! We can’t wait to meet you.
The Instrumentl team is fully distributed (though if you’d like to work from our Oakland office, we would love to see you there). For this position, we are looking for significant overlap with the Pacific time zone - as a close-knit team, we want to have (virtual) face time with you, watch your cat roam in the background, and take polaroids together in FigJam.
Instrumentl is evolving rapidly. You’ll always have new challenges and opportunities to grow in your role - you won’t be bored! You’ll be an early member of our small but mighty team, playing a huge part in shaping our culture for the years and teammates to come.
At Instrumentl:
- We’re customer-focused. We routinely seek feedback from our customers to improve the Instrumentl experience for everyone. Our first company value is "The customer is the hero" and we mean it.
- We love to experiment. We are constantly generating new concepts and iterating to see what works - ideation and experimentation are essential here. "Bend the curve" is another key company value.
- We appreciate authenticity. We have a diverse range of life experiences, and we encourage open, clear communication with each other about the things that matter most to us.
- We’re approachable and collaborative. Everyone has a voice, and we’re all building Instrumentl together.
- We kick it every day with some of the nicest people in the world. No joke, our customers are often on the front lines educating kids, saving endangered species, and restoring watersheds. In helping them take advantage of Instrumentl’s technology, you’re helping them move the world forward.
Ready to apply?
Using the Apply button, please submit your responses to the prompts below:
1. Share some highlights from your design career, particularly in B2B projects.
2. Reflecting on your past experiences, what unique skills or qualities do you bring to the table? What would your past managers and colleagues say that you do exceptionally well compared to others?
3. Please include a link to your portfolio, ideally with case studies that explain your process and design decisions. Don’t forget the portfolio password!
Along with your responses, please include a copy of your CV/resume.
At Instrumentl, we pride ourselves on building a diverse team from the ground up. Every role is an opportunity to teach, learn, and create some of your best work - if you’re excited to grow along with us, we encourage you to apply!
