Brand Design Director

Abridge Al, Inc

$120K — $150K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 9+ years of experience in visual, product brand, and design systems at scale.
  • Strong communication skills with an emphasis on storytelling in brand development.
  • Ability to articulate creative rationale and build alignment across teams.
  • A portfolio showcasing mastery in visual design fundamentals and attention to detail.
  • Experience in fast-paced environments and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Passion for design and knowledge of AI impacting design workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve the brand to establish Abridge as a leader in healthcare AI.
  • Elevate the design team through critique, vision, and clarity of perspective.
  • Translate complex strategies into cohesive and emotionally resonant narratives.
  • Expand the brand system to support growth and empower team members.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to launch new initiatives from concept to execution.
  • Model high-quality fundamentals across various design mediums.

Benefits

  • 14 paid holidays, flexible PTO, and accrued time off for hourly employees.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
  • Generous HSA contributions for those with a High Deductible Health Plan.
  • Paid parental leave for all full-time employees.
  • Financial support for family planning and forming benefits.
  • 401(k) contribution matching to assist with future savings.
  • Tax-free personal device allowance for work-related expenses.
  • Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits.
  • Monthly contributions for wellness, professional development, and coworking.
  • Professional mental health support including therapy and coaching.
  • Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment.
  • Competitive compensation and equity grants for full-time staff.
Full Job Description
The Role

As a Brand Design Director at Abridge, you will set a new standard for design in healthcare, redefining what brand means in healthcare and shaping how Abridge looks, feels, and communicates at every touchpoint of the user experience.

We're reimagining the future of healthcare, and you'll play a pivotal role in defining what comes next. You'll own the brand design system that creates the first consumer grade experience across healthcare systems and drives meaningful impact. With a refined, premium aesthetic and sharp strategic instincts, you'll collaborate closely with product designers and push the team toward ever-higher standards. Your work will transform bold ideas into tangible brand moments to build a presence that is distinctive, consistent, and unforgettable.

This role is ideal for a creative, systems-minded designer with exceptional taste and a bias toward action, someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and is motivated by work that truly matters.

What you'll do
  • Define and evolve our brand to position us as a leader in healthcare AI. Establish principles and direction that guide the brand at scale.
  • Inspire and elevate the design team through thoughtful critique, ambitious vision, and clarity of perspective. Drive alignment across stakeholders and confidently articulate the "why" behind creative decisions.
  • Translate complex strategy into compelling campaigns, brand moments, and experiences. Build narratives that feel cohesive across touchpoints and emotionally resonant across audiences.
  • Evolve and expand our brand system to support future growth. Create flexible frameworks, templates and libraries, that empower others while maintaining cohesion.
  • Partner cross-functionally to concept and launch new initiatives from the ground up. Bring both strategic direction and hands-on craft to early-stage work.
  • Model world-class fundamentals across typography, layout, composition, and color. Flex the brand across digital, print and experiential work, maintaining a level of polish and cohesion throughout.
What you'll bring
  • 9+ years of experience in visual , product brand and crafting design systems at scale. Work that reflects not just visual polish, but the ability to build, evolve, and diversify brand systems over time.
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to articulate how brand decisions impact product experience and user trust.
  • You can clearly articulate creative rationale, lead brainstorms, and build alignment across marketing, product, content, and leadership teams.
  • A portfolio that demonstrates a mastery of your craft. Deep expertise in visual design fundamentals: typography, composition, hierarchy, and interaction design, with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to be able to tackle multiple projects simultaneously, moving between strategic thinking and visual execution with ease
  • You have a general passion for design and are actively exploring how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping design workflows, systems, and creative possibilities.

We value people who are eager to learn new things and recognize that great team members might not perfectly match a job description. If you're interested in the role but aren't sure whether or not you're a good fit, we'd still like to hear from you.

Must be willing to work from our SF or NYC office at least 3x per week

This position requires a commitment to a hybrid work model, with the expectation of coming into the office a minimum of (3) three times per week. Relocation assistance is available for candidates willing to move to San Francisco or New York.

How we take care of Abridgers:
  • Generous Time Off: 14 paid holidays, flexible PTO for salaried employees, and accrued time off for hourly employees
  • Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for all full-time employees and their families.
  • Generous HSA Contribution: If you choose a High Deductible Health Plan, Abridge makes monthly contributions to your HSA.
  • Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave for all full-time employees.
  • Family Forming Benefits: Resources and financial support to help you build your family.
  • 401(k) Matching: Contribution matching to help invest in your future.
  • Personal Device Allowance: Tax free funds for personal device usage.
  • Pre-tax Benefits: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits.
  • Lifestyle Wallet: Monthly contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more.
  • Mental Health Support: Dedicated access to therapy and coaching to help you reach your goals.
  • Sabbatical Leave: Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment.
  • Compensation and Equity: Competitive compensation and equity grants for full time employees.
  • ... and much more!

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