As a Senior Designer, you will lead creative direction, design visuals for products, and collaborate with teams to elevate the brand in a fast-paced startup environment.
Decile Group (https://decilegroup.com) is transforming venture capital into a force for good in the world. We are working to launch 1,000 next-generation venture capital firms by 2025, changing the face of venture capital. We run VC Lab, the leading venture capital accelerator worldwide, and operate the Decile Hub platform, reducing the barriers of entry for next-generation investors to launch and grow meaningful early-stage investment firms.
We are seeking a visionary, hands-on Senior Designer to join our growing team. This individual will lead creative direction, elevate our brand, and design powerful SaaS and AI experiences for the global venture capital community. You’ll collaborate closely with marketers, storytellers, and engineers to craft visuals that inspire founders, investors, and our team—making our venture ideas look as smart as they truly are.
At Decile Group, everyone has the opportunity to contribute to everything, offering a vibrant, fast-paced startup environment where you can experience every facet of venture capital. This is a unique opportunity to leave your mark by building essential infrastructure that powers the next generation of venture capital.
Remote candidates are accepted.
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The Senior Designer’s responsibilities include:
- Lead the creative direction for Decile Group’s brand and product experiences
- Design compelling visuals for web, product, and marketing campaigns
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate ideas into engaging visual assets
- Create powerful SaaS and AI experiences for the VC community
- Develop and maintain a consistent visual identity across all touchpoints
- Test and iterate on design concepts based on feedback and data
- Inspire and mentor other team members on design best practices
- Stay ahead of design trends and apply them to keep our brand fresh and impactful
What You Have:
- 5+ years of experience in digital, product, or brand design
- A strong portfolio demonstrating creative leadership and hands-on execution
- Expertise in major design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva)
- Experience designing for SaaS, web, and AI-driven products
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- High emotional intelligence and intuition
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with feedback and data
- Ability to thrive in a fast-growing startup
What We Offer:
- Ability to help change the world
- Vibrant work environment with passionate and capable peers
- Opportunities for personal growth and creative leadership
- The thrill and perks of a fast-growing startup
- Flexible remote work environment
Top Skills
Adobe Creative Suite
Canva
Figma
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