Brand Designer & Illustrator — United States

About The Company

Runpod is the AI Developer Cloud platform trusted by over one million developers, ranging from independent researchers to teams operating frontier AI models in production. Our platform enables users to experiment, train, fine-tune, deploy, and scale AI seamlessly on a single, unified infrastructure. Since inception, Runpod has processed more than 20 billion inference requests, underscoring our position as a leader in AI infrastructure. Following a successful $100M Series A funding round in June 2026, we are at a pivotal stage, building the next-generation platform that AI developers worldwide will rely on. As a small, remote-first team, we prioritize ownership, agility, and delivering impactful solutions that serve a vast developer community daily.

About The Role

We are seeking a talented Brand Designer and Illustrator to shape the visual identity of Runpod across multiple channels including product launches, marketing campaigns, events, and digital platforms. This hands-on role is part of the Brand team within Marketing and works closely with the Senior Video Producer to bring creative ideas to life. The ideal candidate will have a passion for design craftsmanship, a flair for original illustration, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts—such as GPUs, serverless computing, clusters, and AI infrastructure—into clear and engaging visuals. You will play a critical role in expanding and evolving our illustration library, ensuring the visual language remains distinctly Runpod and avoids generic cloud or AI imagery. This position demands creativity, technical precision, and the ability to manage projects independently while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional design experience, either in-house or at an agency.

• A strong portfolio showcasing original illustration work, thoughtful design decisions, and a unique visual style.

• Proven ability to simplify complex or technical subjects into clear, engaging visuals.

• Expertise in technical diagramming, illustration, information design, or visual storytelling.

• Experience working within and evolving an established brand system.

• Proficiency in Figma, with a strong grasp of typography, composition, layout, and color theory.

• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Cloud applications.

• Experience designing print and event materials, including preparing production-ready files and vendor collaboration.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and deliver multiple projects independently under tight deadlines.

• Familiarity with AI-assisted design tools, using them judiciously to enhance creativity and efficiency.

• Demonstrated ownership mentality, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to contributing fresh ideas.

• Successful completion of a background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Create original illustrations and visuals that clarify complex technical concepts related to AI infrastructure.

• Expand and maintain Runpod’s illustration library to ensure a consistent and distinctive visual language across all platforms.

• Design technical diagrams and architecture illustrations that balance accuracy with compelling visual storytelling.

• Develop visual assets for product launches, marketing campaigns, landing pages, social media, paid advertisements, and presentations.

• Support marketing initiatives by creating creative assets for email campaigns, sales collateral, and event materials.

• Design and prepare print materials including event signage, booth graphics, and swag, coordinating with vendors to ensure quality production.

• Build reusable design components, illustration libraries, and templates to streamline content creation and maintain brand consistency.

• Collaborate with the Senior Animator on storyboards and visual concepts, preparing assets suitable for animation.

• Manage projects and timelines independently, communicate progress clearly, and consistently deliver high-quality work on schedule.

• Investigate and implement new creative tools and AI-assisted workflows to enhance design efficiency while preserving originality.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range of $99,700 to $132,900 USD, commensurate with experience and skills.

• Meaningful equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), enabling you to share in the company’s growth and success.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with 90% of premiums covered for employees and their dependents.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions and no waiting period.

• Flexible paid time off policy to support personal recharge and work-life balance.

• Remote-first work environment supported by a collaborative team culture primarily operating via Slack.

• $1,200 stipend for home office setup and equipment to ensure you have the tools needed from day one.

• Opportunity to work with a passionate, cutting-edge AI infrastructure team that values culture, continuous learning, and ownership.

Equal Opportunity

Runpod is committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination and dedicated to upholding equality and respect for all individuals. We believe that diversity in all its forms strengthens our team and enhances our innovation. As an equal opportunity employer, we evaluate all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome qualified candidates who are authorized to work in the United States. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.