Brand Designer

About Chalk

Chalk is building the data platform that powers the future of machine learning applications. We tear down complexity, latency, and scale barriers that have traditionally constrained ML capabilities. Our platform combines Rust-speed performance with elegant tools that developers love to use. Leading companies depend on Chalk for everything from stopping fraudulent credit card swipes, diagnosing sepsis, and maximizing clean energy capture. We've recently raised a $50 million Series A, led by Felicis.

About the role

As Chalk’s in-house Brand Designer, you’ll be the creative engine behind our visual identity. From high-conviction brand evolutions to everyday marketing assets, you’ll shape how Chalk shows up across every surface—web, campaigns, events, social, and beyond.

You’ll work closely with GTM, developer advocacy, and product teams to bring technical stories to life in visually compelling, consistent ways. This is a high-ownership role with the opportunity to set creative direction, establish scalable systems, and build a generational brand.

We work in-person Monday through Friday in our NY and SF offices. We don’t currently offer remote or hybrid positions. 

What you will do

• Define and evolve Chalk’s brand across digital, print, web, social, content, and event surfaces
• Design marketing collateral including decks, one-pagers, blog visuals, paid ads, and event materials
• Lead creative direction for Chalk’s website—working with engineers or agency partners to build and launch
• Partner with product and UX designers to ensure a seamless, consistent experience across the full customer lifecycle
• Collaborate with developer advocacy to turn complex technical concepts into accessible, high-impact visuals
• Manage external vendors and freelancers to expand capacity while maintaining creative quality
• Build and maintain a scalable design system that keeps Chalk consistent and differentiated

What we’re Looking For

• 4–7+ years of experience in brand, visual, or marketing design—ideally in B2B SaaS, dev tools, or AI/infra
• A portfolio that shows world-class craft, storytelling, and a distinct point of view
• Experience owning and executing creative across web, content, campaigns, and digital media
• Strong collaboration skills across growth, product, comms, and UX
• Familiarity with UX workflows and the ability to think across the entire user journey
• Excellent taste and systems thinking—layout, type, color, hierarchy, and brand cohesion
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe CC; motion or illustration skills are a plus
• Ability to move quickly, ship thoughtfully, and iterate often

Bonus Points

• Experience at or with top-tier startups in the developer or ML/AI ecosystem
• You’ve helped build or evolve a brand system at a high-growth company
• You’ve worked with technical or developer-first audiences and understand what resonates

Benefits

⚕️Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

🏦 Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA)

🦮 Expert Healthcare Guidance

💵 Retirement savings

🎄15 company holidays each year

🏖️15 days of personal time off each year

🚌 Flex Commuter Benefits

🌮 Daily lunch and dinner on Chalk

🥤Office is fully-stocked with drinks and snacks to fuel your work day.

🍽️ Staying late? Dinner is on us

🚖 Staying even later? Grab an Uber / Lyft home on Chalk

Compensation

Chalk offers early team members a generous salary + equity package based on experience and competitive benefits.

Actual compensation awarded to successful candidates will be based on several factors, including market, location, scope of the position and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process.

Our comprehensive total package plays a major role in how we recognize individuals for the impact they will have on Chalk’s growth and us achieving our goals.

Inclusivity

Chalk is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and provide reasonable accommodations to anyone in need of individualized support.