Brand Design Specialist

About the role

Join a small, collaborative creative team to support brand and marketing initiatives and take ownership of visual identity execution across a wide range of marketing touchpoints. This role focuses on developing and refining design skills across various platforms while maintaining a sharp eye for detail and consistency. You will contribute to a cohesive brand presence that reinforces Illumio's positioning in the market and supports growth initiatives. In this position, you will learn from experienced designers and collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to translate concepts into compelling visual solutions. You will be responsible for producing thoughtful, strategic design that balances aesthetics with clarity and business objectives. The role encourages experimentation within brand systems and requires adaptability as you work on diverse projects. You will play a key part in ensuring that every visual output reflects the core values and personality of the Illumio brand. Through this position, you will build a strong foundation in brand design while expanding your ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Produce creative assets for campaigns, digital channels, web, and social media with a focus on quality and alignment.
• Apply Illumio's brand guidelines across different materials to ensure consistency and professional execution.
• Design presentations, marketing collateral, and internal communications that support sales and product teams.
• Work in Figma for web and product-related design tasks, creating interfaces and interactive elements.
• Create layouts, images, and iconography, and assist with production to move projects from concept to completion.
• Work with designers, writers, and other teams to gather requirements and integrate feedback into polished designs.
• Incorporate feedback and refine designs quickly to meet deadlines and support evolving campaign needs.
• Support the development of brand systems, ensuring that visual elements remain modular and scalable.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas that enhance visual storytelling and campaign impact.
• Maintain organized design files and version control to support efficient collaboration and asset retrieval.
• Assist in the production of marketing materials, including print and digital formats, with attention to technical specs.
• Explore new tools and techniques to improve design workflows and deliver higher-quality outputs.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align design work with campaign goals and messaging strategies.
• Support A/B testing and iterative design processes to optimize visual performance over time.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of experience in design or a related field (internship, freelance, or full-time) providing hands-on project exposure.
• Skilled in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, with the ability to create and edit visual assets efficiently.
• Familiar with Figma and current design workflows, including component-based design and prototyping.
• Solid understanding of typography, layout, and visual hierarchy to create clear and engaging compositions.
• A portfolio showcasing creative thinking, problem-solving, and careful execution across multiple design disciplines.
• Eager to learn, open to feedback, and able to work effectively within a team environment.
• Clear communication skills and a cooperative approach to ensure alignment with stakeholders and collaborators.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Comfort working in a structured design system while retaining flexibility to adapt to new challenges.
• Willingness to follow established brand standards and contribute to their evolution when appropriate.

Nice to have

• Experience with Adobe InDesign for creating print and digital layouts with precision.
• Familiarity with PowerPoint and presentation design to support sales and executive communications.
• Exposure to web or UI design principles, including responsive design and user-centered thinking.
• Interest in brand systems, marketing campaigns, and storytelling to create more impactful visual narratives.

Practical notes

This role is based on-site four days a week at the Sunnyvale, CA headquarters, allowing for regular face-to-face collaboration with the creative and marketing teams. Illumio values a diverse and inclusive environment where different perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. All official job offers come directly from the recruitment team via an E-Signature document, and personal financial details or social security numbers are not requested during the offer process. Applicants should be prepared to discuss their design process, portfolio decisions, and collaboration experience during the interview stages.