Brand Designer

About Overland AI

Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Overland AI is transforming land operations for modern defense. The company leverages over a decade of advanced research in robotics and machine learning, as well as a field-test forward ethos, to deliver combined capabilities for unit commanders. Our OverDrive autonomy stack enables ground vehicles to navigate and operate off-road in any terrain without GPS or direct operator control. Our intuitive OverWatch C2 interface provides commanders with precise coordination capabilities essential for mission success.

Overland AI has secured funding from prominent defense tech investors including 8VC and Point 72, and built trusted partnerships with DARPA, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Command. Backed by eight-figure contracts across the Department of Defense, we are strengthening national security by iterating closely with end users engaged in tactical operations.

Role Summary:

Overland AI is seeking a Brand Designer to join our Communications & Marketing (C&M) team to help build the visual identity of a company defining the future of autonomous ground systems. This role sits at the intersection of brand strategy, visual design, and production, with a mandate spanning social media, digital and print design, events, and cross-functional creative initiatives.

As a Brand Designer, you will own the visual design of Overland AI's social presence and help shape the brand across every touchpoint. You will work closely with teammates within the C&M team-content strategy, video production, and product marketing-alongside internal stakeholders across software, hardware, and business development to turn complex technology into sharp, compelling visuals that resonate with end users, customers, partners, investors, and the broader public.

This is a hands-on role for a designer who loves typography, layout, and brand systems. You will be responsible not only for creating polished, production-ready work, but also for developing templates, design systems, and creative directions that help the team move quickly without sacrificing quality. At Overland AI, there is ample autonomy to navigate the environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable owning work from early concept through final delivery and thrives in a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve quickly.

Key Responsibilities:

Social Brand Ownership

• Own the visual design of Overland AI's social presence, creating assets for campaigns, announcements, product updates, events, and recruiting.

• Build templates and systems for fast, consistent social content production.

• Adapt designs across platforms, formats, and aspect ratios.

• Strategically develop templates based on narrative and content sequence.

Concept and Campaign Design

• Develop creative ideas and visual directions for brand campaigns.

• Create work that is clear, engaging, and consistent across channels.

Typographical and Visual Systems

• Apply typographic skills and principles to create dynamic layouts.

• Help improve and maintain brand guidelines and design systems.

Digital and Print Design

• Design for social media, websites, email, presentations, signage, video, and events.

• Execute work in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

Production

• Prepare accurate, production-ready files for print and digital use.

• Manage color profiles, resolution, bleed, trim, file formats, and export settings.

• Work with print vendors and fabricators on proofs, materials, finishing, and large-format projects.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with copywriters, content strategists, video producers, and internal teams to deliver integrated creative.

• Work closely with social content teams to keep creative timely and aligned with company priorities.

• Collaborate with external vendors and agencies on campaign and event deliverables.

Templates and Systems

• Create flexible templates that help teams produce high-quality, on-brand work independently.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 5+ years of experience in brand or graphic design.

• A strong portfolio demonstrating concept development, brand, social, digital, print, typography, layout, and campaign work. Please include a portfolio link with your application.

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

• Proven experience supporting a company's social media presence through design, ideally in a technology or fast-paced environment.

• Strong skills in typography, layout, composition, imagery, grids, and visual storytelling.

• Ability to create distinctive social assets for fast-moving content calendars and adapt designs across platforms.

• Production knowledge: ability to take a design from early concept to polished, accurate final file for print or digital use.

• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, as well as presentation tools such as PowerPoint.

• Ability to explain design decisions clearly, respond to feedback constructively, and collaborate effectively with creative and non-creative teammates.

• Strong attention to detail, including typography, spacing, file organization, production requirements, and final delivery.

• Illustration, diagramming, video storyboarding, or motion/animation skills are a plus.

Location:

• This position will be remote. Must be willing to travel to company sites as needed (~10%)

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay range:

Brand Designer I: $100,000 - $120,000 annually

Brand Designer II: $120,000 - $140,000 annually

The salary range for this position is based on current Seattle, WA, labor market. Actual level and compensation will bedeterminedon a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Overland AI believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day.

• Equity compensation

• Best-in-class healthcare, dental, and vision plans

• Flexible PTO

• 401k with company match

• Parental leave

Overland AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

This position may involve access to export-controlled technology. Employment is contingent on the ability to comply with U.S. export control laws.

Overland AI provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application process. Please contact[email protected]to request an accommodation.