<div>We are looking for a self-starting Senior Graphic Designer / Lead Brand Designer to own the design and visual branding as a part of the marketing team. As the cornerstone of design on the marketing team, you will both drive strategic direction for visual elements of our branding, as well as do the work of bringing that vision to life. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can collaborate cross-functionally to ensure their work elevates our brand experience across teams, and knows how to incorporate feedback effectively into their work while owning a vision for bringing the Coursedog brand to life. </div> <h2> We are looking for someone we can count on to: </h2> <ul><li>Drive the strategic direction of our visual brand, as well as do the design work of bringing that direction to life</li><li>Communicating effectively and achieve alignment with executive audiences on a visual brand direction</li><li>Expand and own the implementation of our existing brand guidelines</li><li>Own the creation of a series of key asset templates and adapt existing content into those templates</li><li>Develop the design direction for our print magazine, AcOps</li><li>Lead design updates on our website via wireframing while collaborating with our Sr. Product Marketing, Sr. Demand Gen Manager, and website dev agency</li><li>Art direct and craft ads for multi-channel advertising campaigns</li><li>Collaborate with Product Marketing and other leaders involved in positioning to define key diagrams or visuals used frequently to communicate our value propositions</li><li>Drive video and animation storyboarding, as well as direction, for key assets</li><li>Manage external animators and video editing vendors to realize video and other motion assets</li><li>Own the ongoing visual identity of Coursedog so that we project our category leadership</li><li>Elevate our brand marketing efforts to improve the impact of visual elements</li><li>Propose and drive design priorities to support our go-to-market and customer success goals</li></ul> <h2> Working at Coursedog </h2> <div><strong>Healthcare, Dental &amp; Vision</strong><br />We follow a <em>fixed contribution model</em> to ensure equity and transparency. Each employee receives the same annual dollar amount to allocate toward their medical, dental, and vision coverage. This empowers you to select the plan that best meets your needs — whether it’s a base-level plan or a more comprehensive option.</div><div><br />Depending on the selected coverage level, the company covers:</div><ul><li>Employee-only coverage: 99% to 55% of monthly premiums</li><li>Employee + dependents: 77% to 43% of monthly premiums</li></ul><div>We proudly partner with Aetna and Guardian, and offer access to best-in-class wellness perks including:</div><ul><li>Spring Health (mental health support)</li><li>XP Health (vision benefits)</li><li>Carrot Fertility (family planning)</li><li>One Medical (primary care)</li></ul><div>We also support pre-tax savings through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).<br /><br /></div><div><strong>Retirement Planning</strong><br />To support long-term financial health, we offer a 401(k) plan from day one of employment.<br />Beginning January 1, 2026, we’ll provide a 4% employer match on your annual salary (subject to federal limits) for employees contributing to a tax-advantaged retirement account.</div><div><strong><br />Paid Time Off</strong><br />We trust our employees to manage their time responsibly. That’s why we offer an unlimited Paid Time Off policy — because flexibility and balance are critical for sustained excellence and personal well-being.</div><div><strong><br />Remote-First Since Inception</strong><br />We were built for distributed work. Our culture emphasizes flexibility over rigidity, outcomes over hours, and transparency over gatekeeping. We are committed to being a remote-first organization indefinitely, empowering you to work where and how you thrive best.<br /><br /></div><div><strong>Equity</strong><br />As a valued contributor to our collective success, you’ll participate in the upside. All employees are granted equity in the company, with vesting aligned to your role and tenure. Equity grants are reviewed and adjusted with promotions to reflect your evolving impact.<br /><br /></div><div><strong>Paid Parental Leave</strong><br />We proudly support working parents with industry-leading benefits.</div><ul><li>Primary caregivers are eligible for 12 weeks of paid leave</li><li>Secondary caregivers receive 6 weeks of paid leave</li></ul><div>This time is fully paid and available to all eligible employees regardless of gender or family structure.</div>