Embedding VC - Brand Designer

• Help evolve and maintain Abaka AI’s visual identity across digital, print, and physical experiences • Design conference and event materials including booth graphics, signage, banners, handouts, presentations, and promotional assets • Create branded swag and merchandise including stickers, apparel, notebooks, giveaways, packaging, and other marketing materials • Develop high-quality presentations, pitch decks, recruiting materials, customer-facing assets, and sales collateral • Design marketing assets for social media, email campaigns, websites, community initiatives, and partnership programs • Collaborate with GTM, Partnerships, Recruiting, Operations, and Leadership teams to translate ideas into compelling visual experiences • Support employer branding initiatives, recruiting campaigns, and candidate-facing communications • Maintain and organize brand assets, templates, and design systems to ensure consistency across the organization • Coordinate with external vendors, printers, and merchandise suppliers to ensure high-quality production and delivery • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines • Contribute creative concepts and visual storytelling ideas that strengthen Abaka AI’s brand presence • Stay informed on design trends, emerging creative technologies, and AI-assisted design workflows • 1 to 4 years of experience in Brand Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Visual Design, or related fields • Strong portfolio demonstrating branding, marketing collateral, presentation design, event design, and visual storytelling • Proficiency with Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar design tools • Strong understanding of typography, layout, color, branding, and visual communication principles • Experience designing both digital and print assets • Ability to independently manage projects and drive work from concept to completion • Strong communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and project management skills • Comfortable operating in fast-paced startup environments with evolving priorities • Interest in AI, technology, startups, marketing, or community building • Experience designing presentations, conference materials, event assets, social media content, or branded merchandise is preferred • Experience designing for conferences, trade shows, employer branding initiatives, recruiting campaigns, or B2B technology companies is preferred • Experience working with print vendors, merchandise production, or event fabrication partners is a plus • Experience with motion graphics, video editing, illustration, photography, web design, or AI-assisted creative workflows is a plus