Lead Graphic Designer

<h3>About Revel</h3><br /><p>Revel is building the next-generation software platform for controlling and interacting with mission-critical hardware across industries like aerospace, energy, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. Our tools replace outdated, complex systems with intuitive, high-performance interfaces that help engineers move faster and operate with precision.</p><br /><p>We are a fast-growing startup with a strong engineering culture and a focus on solving deeply technical problems with clean, thoughtful design.</p><br /><h3>Role Overview</h3><br /><p>We are hiring a Lead Graphic Designer to shape our brand identity and oversee our growing design team. This is a high-impact role for a leader with 8+ years of experience who thrives on a mix of strategic vision, people management, and hands‑on design execution.</p><br /><p>In this role, you will manage our graphic design team, review and elevate their work, and partner closely with leadership across marketing and sales. You will drive Revel’s brand identity end-to-end, across marketing, complex product storytelling, digital surfaces, and physical environments, ensuring a unified visual language from web interfaces to physical hardware contexts.</p><br /><h3>What You'll Do</h3><br /><ul><br /><li><p>Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and advocate for our team of graphic designers. Establish clear creative workflows, run design critiques, and give direct, specific feedback.</p></li><br /><li><p>Brand Strategy &amp; Vision: Help set the creative direction for Revel’s identity and evolve it as the company grows. Turn complex technical capabilities like real-time telemetry, test automation, and facility-wide control into visuals an engineer will trust.</p></li><br /><li><p>Hands‑on Execution: Design critical, high‑visibility assets yourself when needed, balancing leadership with active creation across digital, print, and interactive media.</p></li><br /><li><p>Product &amp; UX Collaboration: Bridge the gap between brand and product by partnering with graphic and product design teams to ensure a flawless, unified user experience across software and brand surfaces.</p></li><br /><li><p>Physical &amp; Merch Design: Support physical brand extensions, including apparel, high‑end swag, and event spaces that resonate with a highly technical audience.</p></li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Requirements</h3><br /><ul><br /><li><p>8+ years of experience in graphic design, visual design, or UX/UI design, with at least 2+ years of experience managing, leading, or mentoring</p></li><br /><li><p>Strong Portfolio demonstrating:</p><br /><ul><br /><li><p>High-level creative direction and cohesive corporate brand systems.</p></li><br /><li><p>Deep expertise in layout, hierarchy, typography, and simplifying highly complex technical ideas into elegant visuals.</p></li><br /><li><p>A track record of reviewing, editing, and improving the creative work of others.</p></li><br /></ul></li><br /><li><p>Technical Industry Familiarity: Experience working with or supporting technical, engineering-driven environments (B2B SaaS, hard tech, robotics, or aerospace).</p></li><br /><li><p>Cross-functional Fluency: Ability to interface with product designers and engineers, understanding user journeys and how branding influences UX.</p></li><br /><li><p>Proficiency with Figma (for both collaborative brand design and design systems).</p></li><br /><li><p>Comfort operating and organizing workflows in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.</p></li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Nice to have</h3><br /><ul><br /><li><p>Experience with 3D design, industrial design contexts, animation, or advanced motion graphics.</p></li><br /><li><p>Deep background in hard tech industries (aerospace, defense, robotics, advanced manufacturing).</p></li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Why This Role</h3><br /><ul><br /><li><p>Design for groundbreaking technology used across aerospace, energy, and defense, with real customer work like engine tests and reactor programs to draw from.</p></li><br /><li><p>Work across a wide range of media: web, product, video, print, events, and physical merchandise.</p></li><br /><li><p>Collaborative, ambitious environment where design is treated as core to the product.</p></li><br /><li><p>Competitive salary, substantial equity, and significant personal growth opportunities.</p></li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Benefits</h3><br /><ul><br /><li><p><b>Health insurance</b> — We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to support you and your family.</p></li><br /><li><p><b>401(k)</b> — Save for your future with our 401(k) plan.</p></li><br /><li><p><b>Equity</b> — All full-time employees receive equity, ensuring that you share in Revel’s success and growth.</p></li><br /><li><p><b>Life insurance</b> — Company-paid life insurance gives you and your family peace of mind.</p></li><br /><li><p><b>Parental leave</b> — We offer paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents.</p></li><br /><li><p><b>Catered lunch</b> — We provide catered lunch five days a week, so you can stay fueled and focused.</p></li><br /><li><p><b>Unlimited PTO</b> — We trust you to take the time you need. Unlimited PTO for all full-time employees.</p></li><br /></ul><br /><h3>ITAR Requirements</h3><br /><p>To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.</p><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr