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Head of Design

Aru Labs

Full-time
5-10 years experience
Remote Only

Key Skills

Design direction
Visual identity
Branding
Typography
Layout
Design systems
Figma
Strategic thinking
Project management
Communication
Collaboration
Motion design
Video production
3D design

Job Description

Head of Design

Remote | Full-time

We’re looking for a Head of Design to lead our design function and shape how the brand looks, feels, and communicates across every touchpoint.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can think strategically, create great work, and build a strong design system.

What you’ll do

  • Own the overall design direction and visual identity

  • Lead brand, marketing, social, web, and product-related design

  • Create and maintain design systems and brand guidelines

  • Turn ideas and concepts into high-quality visual work

  • Work closely with the founders, marketing, content, and growth teams

  • Set the creative direction for campaigns and major launches

  • Review, improve, and maintain design quality across all channels

  • Build and manage a network or team of designers as the company grows

  • Explore new design trends, tools, and creative formats

  • Ensure consistency across digital and offline brand experiences

What we’re looking for

  • Strong portfolio demonstrating excellent design work

  • Strong understanding of branding, typography, layout, and visual systems

  • Ability to think strategically while remaining hands-on

  • Excellent visual taste and attention to detail

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • Ability to take a project from concept to execution

  • Comfortable working independently in a fast-moving environment

  • Experience leading designers or creative projects

  • Experience with Figma and other modern design tools

  • Motion, video, or 3D experience is a plus

What you’ll get

  • Fully remote work

  • High ownership and creative freedom

  • Direct collaboration with the founding team

  • Opportunity to shape the company's visual identity

  • Opportunity to build and lead the design function

  • Fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment

Experience: 4–8+ years
Location: Remote
Employment: Full-time

Core Responsibilities

The Head of Design will own the overall design direction and visual identity while leading brand, marketing, and product-related design initiatives. They will also build and manage a design team while ensuring consistency across all digital and offline brand touchpoints.

Requirements

Candidates must have a strong portfolio demonstrating excellent design work and a deep understanding of branding, typography, and visual systems. Proficiency in Figma and experience leading creative projects or designers is required, with 4-8+ years of professional experience.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work
  • Creative freedom
  • Direct collaboration with the founding team
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