[Remote] Brand Designer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tailscale is building the new Internet by delivering software that makes it easy to securely interconnect people and their devices. They are seeking a Brand Designer to help bring the Tailscale brand to life across marketing, web, and internal initiatives, working closely with senior designers and marketers to create thoughtful design assets. Responsibilities Support brand expression across channels Design and iterate in Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign (After Effects a plus) maintaining clean files, components, and layers Create high-quality assets for web, social, presentations, campaigns, and events while staying true to brand guidelines Handle production tasks: prepping print files, exporting web assets, and managing organized libraries Adapt and extend designs across multiple formats to ensure clarity, consistency, and accessibility Contribute to a scalable design system by keeping components, templates, and layouts organized Help create diagrams and technical visualizations that simplify complex ideas into intuitive graphics Share progress openly with a distributed team across multiple time zones Ask questions early, seek context, and incorporate feedback effectively Communicate proactively around priorities, blockers, and deadlines Skills Proficiency in Figma and comfort working within a design system or structured visual language Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); motion skills in After Effects are a plus but not required Strong grasp of design fundamentals: typography, layout, color, balance, and hierarchy Experience designing landing pages, marketing pages, or UI components for modern responsive or adaptive layouts Excellent communication skills, especially when working remotely and asynchronously Strong attention to detail and organized file management (clean layers and labeled components make us very happy) Ability to take direction, ask clarifying questions, and thoughtfully incorporate feedback Curiosity about technology, networking, or security (no background needed, just interest and willingness to learn) Experience with technical subjects and information architecture Experience creating visual material for complex SaaS technology solutions at a B2B or enterprise technology company Experience crafting, maintaining, and standardizing the use of brand guidelines Front-end development skills Benefits Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period. Take advantage of coverage for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family! Support for your personal and professional development. Grow your career thoughtfully with $1500 USD annually for professional development, or take advantage of mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities. Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration. Our flexible, paid time off program supports you for any situation life throws your way, whether moving homes or travelling the world! A build-your-own home office setup. You choose your own company-owned laptop (Mac or PC), receive a monthly home internet reimbursement, and $1000 USD to customize your workstation to make it your own. Generous parental leave program from your first day. We care about your life outside of work and encourage new parents to take advantage of parental leave top-ups for up to 26 weeks. Company Overview Tailscale is a software company that provides zero-configuration virtual private networks (VPNs) for secure connectivity. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is