Associate Brand Designer

As an Associate Brand Designer at Seqera, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining visually stunning designs across various media formats including presentations, web content, and event materials. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand branding requirements and translate complex concepts into engaging visuals that resonate with our audience. Your designs will reflect Seqera's branding and visual identity, ensuring a consistent and professional look across all platforms.

To be considered for the Associate Brand Designer role at Seqera, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Communication Design or a related field. Moreover, you should possess at least 2 years of proven experience in a similar role, along with expert proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Suite and Figma. A strong portfolio showcasing your design capabilities and visual taste is essential, as well as the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across teams.

At Seqera, creativity is highly valued, and we encourage our Associate Brand Designers to express their ideas and innovative thinking. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects—from events to sales materials—allowing you to explore different design styles and techniques. Collaboration is key, and you will interact with diverse teams to foster an environment that celebrates creativity and encourages the sharing of ideas, ensuring your contributions have a significant impact.

The work culture at Seqera is inclusive, flexible, and driven by a common mission to advance science. As an Associate Brand Designer, you'll find yourself in a dynamic environment filled with passionate and talented individuals from various backgrounds. We promote a remote-friendly culture with flexible working hours and value team bonding activities. Each voice is important, and your decisions will influence our branding efforts, making the work both fulfilling and impactful.

Seqera offers a comprehensive benefits package for the Associate Brand Designer position, including competitive time off, private health and life insurance, equity in the company, and a home office allowance. You will also have access to a learning and development budget to enhance your skills. Our supportive environment encourages both personal and professional growth, making it an exciting time to join our team and contribute to meaningful work.

When explaining your design process, emphasize your approach from understanding the project brief to delivering the final product. Discuss your methods for research, brainstorming, drafting, and revisions. Highlight how you ensure alignment with brand guidelines and incorporate feedback from cross-functional teams. This demonstrates your ability to communicate effectively and adapt to collaboration.

Discuss your familiarity with the brand's guidelines and identity. Explain how you analyze existing materials to maintain consistency in color, typography, and overall tone, while still introducing fresh ideas. Also, mention the importance of stakeholder feedback in keeping your designs aligned with the brand's vision.

When asked about a challenging project, share a specific example that showcases your problem-solving skills. Discuss the challenges you faced, the steps you took to overcome them, and the successful outcome of the project. Highlight how collaboration and communication played a critical role in navigating the challenges.

Talk about current design trends that inspire you and how you stay updated on industry developments. Share how you evaluate which trends align with your brand's identity and how you've successfully integrated them into past projects to enhance visuals and audience engagement.

Explain your research methods, such as reviewing existing literature, conducting user interviews, or collaborating with subject matter experts. Emphasize your analytical skills in breaking down complex information into simpler concepts that translate well into visual formats, ensuring clarity and engagement for your target audience.

Provide examples of how you’ve effectively collaborated with teams, such as Marketing or Sales, in previous roles. Discuss how you value input from various stakeholders and how you leverage feedback in your design process to create cohesive brand materials.

Share your approach to prioritization, whether it involves using project management tools, creating timelines, or setting clear milestones. Emphasize your organizational skills and ability to communicate with teams about deadlines, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.

Discuss your proficiency with design tools such as Adobe Suite and Figma, highlighting their features that aid your design process. Explain why you prefer these tools based on your design style, collaborative capabilities, or ease of use, showcasing your technical expertise.

Express how you view criticism as an opportunity for growth. Share an example of how you've received feedback, made adjustments to your work, and turned it into a positive experience. This shows your openness to constructive criticism and commitment to improvement.

Convey your passion for Seqera's mission to advance science and how you see design playing a crucial role in achieving that. Discuss your enthusiasm for working in a startup environment that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation, underscoring your desire to be part of a team where your contributions will make a meaningful impact.