Senior Creative Designer & Illustrator (Heypolo)

TLDR

Contribute to the growth of a privacy-first smart location-sharing app by creating impactful designs and illustrations across various platforms in a small, agile team.

We’re building HeyPolo – a privacy-first smart location-sharing app that helps families and friends stay connected, safe, and in control. HeyPolo is designed for meaningful connection without intrusive tracking: real-time updates, consent-based sharing, and intuitive safety features that put users in charge of their data and peace of mind.    If you’re excited by real user impact, privacy-centered innovation, and building something from scratch with a small, autonomous team, read ahead.   If you want to:
  • Create illustrations and designs across the full funnel: performance ads, marketing campaigns, website, landing pages, mobile app, and brand identity systems;
  • Define illustration style, iconography, and visual storytelling principles that ensure consistency and scale across all platforms;
  • Iterate quickly based on feedback without compromising quality;
  • Contribute to shaping HeyPolo’s long-term brand direction, brand book, and creative standards.
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    And you can check off:
  • Proven experience in creative design/illustration, ideally in fast-moving teams or startup/scale-up environments;
  • Strong portfolio showing brand system thinking;
  • Deep understanding of color theory, typography, composition, grids, and visual hierarchy;
  • Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite;
  • High attention to detail and strong production discipline (multiple formats, styles, versions, and fast iterations);
  • Strong taste. We care deeply about craft;
  • Comfortable working with ambiguity, owning decisions, and setting a high bar without heavy direction.
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    Bonus points if you:
  • Have expertise in performance ads;
  • Have web and mobile design experience.
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    Here's the deal:
  • Growth and learning opportunities: time dedicated to learning, conferences, online learning platforms, and books for your professional development;
  • Health and wellness: we want you to feel and be your best. That's why we offer various benefits, from online workouts and a physical coach to health insurance and regular mental health checks;
  • Tools of your choice: choose the technical equipment and tools you need to do your best work;
  • Community and celebrations: get ready for long-lasting traditions such as yearly workation, Friday get-togethers, various team buildings and company celebrations;
  • Work-life balance: We encourage working in the office, with the possibility of up to two remote days per week. Plus, with our WFA policy, you can work from almost anywhere in the world;
  • More days off: additional vacation days depending on your tenure;
  • Premium Surfshark accounts: for you, your family, and friends;
  • Gross salary: 2700 - 4300 Eur/month. Although it may vary depending on your skills and experience.
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    Benefits

    Education Stipend

    time dedicated to learning, conferences, online learning platforms, and books for your professional development

    Health Insurance

    various benefits, from online workouts and a physical coach to health insurance and regular mental health checks

    Premium Surfshark accounts

    Premium Surfshark accounts for you, your family, and friends

    Paid Time Off

    additional vacation days depending on your tenure

    Remote-Friendly

    encourage working in the office, with the possibility of up to two remote days per week

    Surfshark develops privacy-centered technology that empowers users with control over their data and enhances connectivity. Their services include Incogni, a leading solution for removing personal information from data brokers, and HeyPolo, a smart location-sharing app that prioritizes user privacy and meaningful connections.

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    Salary
    €2.700 – €4.300 per month
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