About Us

Unconventional AI is rethinking computing to achieve biology-scale efficiency. We’re building systems inspired by the brain to push the limits of scalable, energy-efficient AI.

Role Overview

We’re looking for our first designer to own and evolve the Unconventional AI brand across web, digital, and physical experiences. This is a high-impact, zero-to-one role with the opportunity to define, build, and scale the design function from the ground up.

This role sits at the intersection of brand, storytelling, and digital experience. You’ll translate complex technical ideas into clear, compelling visuals across every touchpoint. Startup energy is critical, you should be excited to move fast, operate with autonomy, and build as you go.

What You’ll Do

• Own and evolve the Unconventional AI brand across web, product, marketing, and in-person experiences
• Design high-quality, responsive web experiences (landing pages, blog, interactive content)
• Design physical marketing collateral and swag (event materials, signage, print, branded assets)
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling visual design
• Establish and maintain a cohesive design system across digital and physical touchpoints
• Collaborate closely with research, engineering, and marketing teams
• Ensure high-quality execution across all outputs, from concept through production

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in brand, product, or digital design
• Strong portfolio demonstrating brand systems, web design, and visual storytelling
• Proficiency in Figma and modern design workflows
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, and interaction design
• Experience designing for technical or research-driven audiences is a plus
• High ownership mindset with the ability to operate in an early-stage environment
• Strong taste and attention to detail

Nice to Have

• Experience with motion design and animation (After Effects, Rive, or similar), including creating engaging content for omni-channel activation (web, social, events, campaigns)
• Front-end experience with HTML, CSS, and modern frameworks (React or similar)
• Experience building or maintaining design systems
• Familiarity with CMS platforms (WordPress, headless CMS, etc.)
• Experience designing for events, environments, or experiential activations
• Interest in AI, computing, or deep tech

Why Join

• Be the first designer and shape the foundation of design at Unconventional AI
• High ownership and autonomy in a fast-moving environment
• Work on foundational ideas in next-generation AI systems
• Small, technical team with strong taste and high standards
• Opportunity to build and scale a design function over time