Design Associate, Techstars Los Angeles/Healthcare

As an Associate you will help build the next amazing batch of startups, as they grow from early stage to venture-backed companies. From entrepreneurs, to investors, to mentors, your network is about to explode. You will have the opportunity to sit in on mentor meetings – get to know the best entrepreneurs and investors in the city, up close and personally. You will also have access to full involvement in Techstars social events with the founders and local community.

It’s basically a chance to get amazing experience, broaden your network in ways you could never imagine, get exposure to some of the greatest up and coming companies and teams in the country. Historically, most associates end up being employed by one of the teams or by someone they met during the span of the three months. Many also go on to build their own companies.

General Job Description

We are looking for dynamic designers who love getting involved in many different aspects of design. From graphic design, to UI/UX, and even physical print design, you should be able to assess the needs of the companies and create beautiful and impactful materials. From creating unique and memorable logos to pitch decks and presentations, you’ll be consulting with multiple top caliber startups as your clients over the course of the three month program on their branding and marketing strategy. This role is a temporary, full time 40 hours-week position.

Deliverables

• Design pitch decks for companies
• Develop brand collateral (e.g. logos, for companies as needed)
• Develop story maps for companies
• Design web and app assets (e.g. landing pages, etc.) for companies as needed
• Design email marketing and social media campaigns assets for companies as needed

Qualifications

• Knowledge that spans visual, graphic and interactive design - brand experience is essential.
• Great understanding of content and how to translate it into various visual forms of expression.
• A refined aesthetic sense and can both work inside and expand a company’s vision.
• Experience working in an iterative design environment including giving and receiving feedback.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional design experience or BA/BS degree in a related field.
• A drive to get better every single day and are always looking for opportunities to learn.
• A positive outlook, desire to learn and meet new people, lots of energy and enthusiasm.
• Authorized to work as a contractor in the United States.
• Currently live in Los Angeles or would be willing to live here for the duration of the program.

Compensation Range: $2,700 Monthly

Start/End Dates: early March - mid June

Testimonials

• Dirk Lehmann – Techstars Associate Programme: The Better Startup MBA?
• Duc Luan Dam - Luan, do you ever sleep? (Being an Associate at Techstars part 1)

About Techstars Los Angeles Accelerators

Position will be supporting Techstars Los Angeles powered by J.P. Morgan or Techstars Healthcare sponsored by Cedars-Sinai, Point32Health, UCI Health, and UnitedHealthcare or both.

Techstars Los Angeles powered by J.P. Morgan is open to founders of any and all backgrounds, with a focus on Black, Hispanic and Latino, Indigenous American and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs building startups in healthcare, wellness, B2B SaaS, Deep Tech, Energy, Robotics, FinTech, Mobility, Logistics, LegalTech, Education, and CPG. Through game-changing investment community partnerships, together we will take steps towards dismantling institutional, structural, and systematic barriers that often limit opportunities.

Techstars Healthcare sponsored by Cedars-Sinai, Point32Health, UCI Health, and UnitedHealthcare, is designed for founders focused on innovative technology solutions that cut across a variety of segments in the healthcare industry. Segments include, but are not limited to: patient experience, physician efficiency, access to care, mental health, women’s health, digital therapeutics, tech-enabled services, payment innovation, security, precision medicine, and beyond.