Brand Designer

Welcome to the intersection of dumpsters, data...and design! Come explore an untapped industry at a rapidly growing company dedicated to innovation and forward-thinking design. As our Brand Designer, you will paint the Compology picture to deeply connect to our customers, stakeholders and employees. From ideation to the refinement of each part of the creative process, you will leverage your full range of design and creative skills to drive Compology’s brand design and identity, set guidelines and create assets that amplify our company’s game-changing solutions while building relationships with our prospects and customers. You will lead and deliver on all creative design and branding efforts as a key early marketing hire. Reporting to the Head of Marketing and working closely with the VP of Strategy, you’ll be part of a rapidly growing yet seasoned team that succeeds through collaboration, grit and continuous improvement.

Compology’s customers include North America’s largest waste and recycling haulers and Fortune 500 companies, and we’re starting to break into new industries and growth areas. Our Internet of Things solution delivers streamlined operations, decreased costs, increased efficiency and productivity, and improved customer experience, while driving companies to reach Zero Waste and sustainability goals. Come help us move the waste and transportation industries forward with a unique combination of hardware, software, AI and data.

What You’ll Accomplish

Visually define the Compology brand, focused on unique design, attention to detail, and creative consistency across applications like the website, campaigns, events, ads, storytelling, etc.
Deliver brand guidelines to internal teams and external partners
Own design and creative projects from kickoff, through execution and to launch
Partner with UX and product to refresh holistic prospect and customer experience

Potential Projects

Overall brand refresh and restructure - set visual identity & creative direction for Compology
Ongoing design and creative support across brand and growth marketing channels (organic and paid) and sales enablement to help Compology grow
Digital asset creation: website design and overhaul, multi-channel campaign design systems, video production, digital advertising, social media, assets (one-pagers, ebooks, infographics, etc.)
Event branding: design system, deck support, sustainable executions, printed collateral
Print asset creation: Sales leave-behinds, event collateral, public relations support, print advertising
Oversee outside creative contractors and agencies
Culture and recruitment branding initiatives like videos, web pages, office decor, swag

What You Bring

4-6+ years in a design role at an agency or in-house team, with at least 1+ year in a leadership role
Appetite to understand and shape the big-picture strategy, but also execute on design for target audiences on an ongoing basis
Strong background in graphic design, composition, typography, color; as well as audio/video production and best practices, with a belief in innovation, consistency and attention to detail
Expert understanding of creative tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, After Effects, etc.)
Passion for visual and aspirational storytelling, and ability to tell intricate stories with simple design
A collaborative, curious working style, along with receptiveness to feedback and direction
Effective communication skills—you can clearly articulate your creative decisions and you're comfortable presenting to cross-functional teams and leaders
The ability to manage freelancers/contractors, production people and agencies
A strong portfolio that demonstrates a range of impactful, creative professional work

Nice To Have

A trusted network of creative and agency professionals
B2B SaaS and/or Hardware experience

What You Get

A fast-paced and collaborative environment where we leverage the latest technology
An opportunity as an early team member to build on current success and help shape the direction of the company
Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement – a true meritocracy
Health (medical, dental & vision), commuter & 401(k) benefits
Unlimited PTO policy
Pet-friendly office
Use the world’s only dumpster we’ve converted into a work table & bar as your desk