Formlabs

VP, Brand & Narrative Marketing

Formlabs$160K — $210K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of brand, narrative, or executive communications experience in a growth-driven technology environment.
  • Expertise in simplifying complex hardware/software concepts into engaging narratives.
  • Experience in crafting narratives for institutional investors and public markets.
  • Track record in recruiting and managing high-performing communication teams.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining high creative standards.

Responsibilities

  • Shape and align executive communications to present a consistent company perspective.
  • Direct global PR efforts to establish Formlabs as a leading voice in digital fabrication.
  • Define and govern overarching brand strategy and architecture.
  • Establish a compelling narrative for public readiness and investor relations.
  • Lead high-visibility projects that connect Formlabs with real-world cultural trends.

Benefits

  • Robust equity program for long-term wealth building.
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
  • 401K matching with access to financial planning resources.
  • Generous parental leave of up to 16 weeks.
  • Tenure-based sabbatical leave of up to 6 weeks.
  • Flexible Out of Office Plan for work-life balance.
  • On-site parking and pre-tax commuter benefits.
  • Healthy, catered lunches and snacks provided.
  • Regular opportunities for professional development.
  • Access to various cultural events promoting community engagement.
  • Unlimited access to 3D printing services.
Full Job Description
Opportunity:

We're looking for a VP of Brand & Narrative Marketing - the Chief Storyteller and narrative steward of the Formlabs company and brand.You will define who we are, how our identity is expressed, and how that story is consistently carried into the world.

Your mission is to synthesize the essence of Formlabs, cultivate it internally, and connect us to the external currents that matter - earning long-term recognition, trust, and mindshare. This role owns the core narrative of how Formlabs explains its mission, products, and future to employees, customers, partners, press, and prospective investors.

See the Narrative in Action: The Race to 1,000 Parts

Key Pillars of the Role
  • Executive Communications. You will shape and align how the CEO and leadership team communicate - internally and externally - so Formlabs presents a clear, confident, and consistent point of view. This means drafting CEO speeches, keynotes, presentations, and long-form strategy pieces; collaborating on company-level messaging; preparing leadership for high-stakes events and interviews; and developing internal communications that align the organization around a motivating vision.
  • Strategic PR & Global Communications. You will direct the global PR engine to earn disproportionate mindshare and establish Formlabs as the definitive voice in digital fabrication. You'll identify and manage Tier-1 media opportunities, manage the company narrative during complex or sensitive moments, and develop the communication strategy for key launches and milestones - ensuring a clear, consistent voice at every inflection point.
  • Overarching Brand Strategy & Architecture. You will define and govern the long-term structure and language of the Formlabs brand so every product and message fits within a unified global story. This includes maintaining naming systems, product families, and messaging frameworks; setting tone, voice, and narrative guidelines across all functional teams; and designing brand continuity that endures across market cycles and product generations.
  • Pre-IPO Narrative & Strategic Investor Relations. You will establish the narrative discipline required of a public-ready company. Working closely with Finance, you'll develop foundational investor and banker materials, script and execute high-impact narrative videos and roadshow content, and shape the narrative around revenue mix, product economics, and long-term direction.
  • Special Projects & the Zeitgeist. You will quarterback critical, high-visibility projects and tie Formlabs to real-world trends to maximize external mindshare - managing top-tier customer stories, monitoring manufacturing communities and maker culture, and identifying global shifts to leverage for owned and earned content.

What Success Looks Like:

You will translate the "digital vs. analog" fabrication shift into a dominant market narrative, solve complex communication challenges unique to hardware, and act as a high-bandwidth partner to the CEO - ensuring Formlabs speaks with one clear, authoritative voice

You:
  • 10+ years of experience in brand, narrative, or executive communications at a high-growth technology company
  • Proven ability to take complex hardware/software concepts and turn them into a clear, compelling point of view
  • Experience developing foundational narrative and materials required for institutional investors and public markets
  • Are a talent magnet who can recruit and rally high-performing teams while managing complex, sensitive narrative moments
  • Thrives in high-pressure environments with an uncompromising bar for creative and editorial quality

Our Perks & Benefits:
  • Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401K matching and access to financial advisors
  • Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)
  • Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)
  • Flexible Out of Office Plan - Take time when you need it
  • Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats
  • Regular sponsored professional development opportunities
  • Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community
  • And of course... unlimited 3D prints

Compensation

We are all owners of Formlabs and direct beneficiaries of our success. We believe that equity is a critical component of compensation at Formlabs, and we want our newest team members to understand the potential value of their equity compensation. Full time employees receive equity, in the form of RSUs. Your financial investment will grow with us in accordance to your impact.

At Formlabs, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location and expected impact on the organization.

The annual base pay range for this role is:

$160,000-$210,000 USD

About Formlabs

Formlabs is a 3D printing technology developer and manufacturer. The company was founded in 2011 by a team of engineers and designers from the MIT Media Lab. Formlabs specializes in stereolithography (SLA) and digital light processing (DLP) 3D printers, as well as related software and materials. The company's products are used in a variety of industries, including healthcare, engineering, and education. Formlabs has received numerous awards for its innovative products and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
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1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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