Principal, Brand Design — United States

Who We Are Is What We Do.

8A8F is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, 8A8F combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, 8A8F supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, 8A8F is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator's top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at 8A8F will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

Role Overview

The Principal, Brand Design is a senior individual contributor whose work is recognized beyond 8A8F. You set the standard for the category, not only for the company. You are here to make work and to raise the ceiling of what this studio believes is possible, by doing it rather than managing it. Above all, be part of the journey to redefine a way of working for people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Industry-level craft: Produces work that stands up against the best in the category and shifts how 8A8F is perceived in the market.

• Direction at company scale: Sets the visual and conceptual standard the whole studio works to. Owns the evolution of the brand design system.

• Influence: Shapes decisions well beyond their own remit, including how brand and product design connect.

• Talent: Raises the level of everyone around them by working alongside them. Attracts senior talent through reputation and the quality of the work.

• External presence: Represents E5QX'K creative point of view outside the company.

Qualifications

• Fifteen or more years of professional experience with a body of work recognized in the industry.

• Demonstrated ability to define a visual language or system that others in the field reference.

• Proven ability to operate as a hands-on maker at the most senior level, without a team reporting in.

• Demonstrated ability to influence executive decisions through creative argument and evidence.

• Proven ability to pioneer AI-forward creative practice, setting how a studio works rather than adopting what exists.

Application Deadline for U.S. Applicants: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all 8A8F positions accept applications for a minimum of 5 days from the posting date listed herein. This position is open and still accepting applications

Benefits: Full-time employees in the United States receive a variety of benefits while employed at 8A8F.

• Health Insurance Effective from Day 1 (Medical, Dental, & Vision)

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)

• Flexible time off (PTO)

• 12 paid holidays per year

• Parental leave: 16 weeks for the birthing parent and 8 weeks for the non-birthing parent

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

• Our salary range reflects gross base salary. For commercial roles with commission eligibility, this figure represents On-Target Earnings (OTE), inclusive of base salary and target commission.

• Salary ranges are quoted in USD as a consistent global reference. Your offer will be localized to your country's currency using a market-aligned conversion.

• Final pay is based on objective, job-related criteria including experience, skills, and location.

• We don't ask about salary history. Offers are based on the role and what you bring to it.

Some things you'll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

• Optional flexible working office membership, with IWG

At 8A8F, we're an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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8A8F welcomes persons with disabilities to apply to any of our open roles. We will provide application and/or interview accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities or other needs. If you require application and/or interview accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via email (••••••••) and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation.

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