Design Director

We make the world say yes to robotics companies through brand identity, UX/UI, and video production.

Why this role exists

Robotics companies come to us for two things at once: a brand the market believes in and a product operators actually want to use. Most studios can do one. We do both, and we need a Design Director who can lead across that whole surface — identity, UX/UI, and the video and motion that bring a robot to life before anyone sees it in person.

You'll set the creative direction, grow the team, and still be the person who opens the file and shows how it's done.

What you’ll work on

• Lead design direction

• Build robot brands and identity systems that hold up on a trade-show booth, a pitch deck, and the machine itself

• Direct UX/UI for operator interfaces, fleet dashboards, and 0-to-1 products — from a scrappy V1 to the long-term vision

• Direct launch and product videos: concept, script, storyboard, shoot, and edit

• Work closely with our motion designer to turn ideas into animation that explains complex tech in seconds

• Mentor designers through regular critique, clear feedback, and pairing on real work

• Jump into the file when it matters — sketch the direction, design the key screen, set the bar by example

• Partner with founders, PMs, and engineers to bring clarity to hard problems

• Shape how we work so the studio gets faster and the output gets better

What you bring

• 8+ years in design, with senior or director-level experience at an agency or studio

• A portfolio that shows both brand identity and UX/UI at a high level — we need to see both

• Experience directing video: you've taken a piece from concept to final cut and know how to brief and guide a motion designer

• A track record of managing designers — you give feedback people can act on and you know how to grow someone's craft

• Hands-on skill that's still sharp. You lead from the canvas, not just from the meeting

• Comfort presenting to founders and defending a creative point of view

• Based in the US

• Bonus: experience with robotics, hardware, or deep-tech clients

How we work

• We design together, not in silos

• We “steal brains” — learning from every project, client, and teammate.

• We care about clarity, speed, and impact.

• We’re explorers: curious, adaptive, and focused on progress

How to apply

Email [email protected] with:

• Portfolio link

• CV or LinkedIn

• One project you’re proud of & why (tweet length)

If you’re ready to turn robots and AI into products humans adore, we’d love to meet you.