Staff Web Designer, UI/UX

Shield AI is a U.S. defense-technology company developing mission-autonomy software and autonomous aircraft for military and allied operations.

San Diego, United States
About Shield AI

Founded in 2015, Shield AI builds Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft for operations in contested, GPS- and communications-denied environments. Its current site also presents Aechelon synthetic-reality simulation and Vision Systems detection and tracking products.

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About the Role

You will lead the visual development and execution of integrated brand campaigns. You will translate strategy and creative direction into scalable visual systems across digital, social, events, presentations, and advertising. You will develop concepts, guide production partners, collaborate across creative disciplines, and deliver polished work under tight deadlines.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of professional design experience with a portfolio of integrated brand campaigns.
  • Expert visual design skills, including typography, composition, color, imagery, and art direction.
  • Ability to translate campaign strategy and creative briefs into scalable visual systems.
  • Experience developing campaigns across digital, social, advertising, events, presentations, and other brand touchpoints.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
  • Experience directing and reviewing work from designers, agencies, and production partners.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Experience collaborating with writers, marketers, video teams, and other creative disciplines.
  • Understanding of production requirements across digital and print formats.
  • Ability to operate independently as a senior individual contributor.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of integrated brand campaigns.
  • Translate campaign strategy and creative direction into visual concepts and cohesive systems.
  • Shape briefs, develop campaign ideas, and establish visual direction.
  • Turn approved concepts into systems that designers, agencies, and production partners can execute consistently.
  • Provide direction, feedback, and hands-on support across campaigns.
  • Collaborate with writers, designers, video teams, marketers, and external partners.
  • Present and defend creative decisions to senior stakeholders.
  • Manage multiple high-visibility projects and deliver polished work under demanding timelines.

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Benefits
  • Equity