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Brand & Digital Designer for AI Startup

30–50/hr

Remote · United States; North America; Europe

contract

Posted October 24, 2026

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Listing checked October 27, 2026 · pay as published by Braintrust

Key details

Pay: $30–50/hr
Location: Remote · United States; North America; EuropeUnited States
Job type: contract
Posted: October 24, 2026

Overview

Link Studio needs a freelance designer to build the public identity of an early-stage AI technology startup from scratch. The first round of work covers several logo and visual identity directions, a color and typography system, and brand guidelines the team can put to use. From there the focus shifts to a website redesign, reusable LinkedIn and social templates, and graphics that make technical ideas readable. You take a rough brief, name a clear direction, and produce finished assets without waiting on creative direction from the client side.

What You'll Do7

Present several distinct logo and visual identity routes for the startup to weigh in on
Set the color palette, type system, and an initial set of brand guidelines
Redesign the company site so it reads as modern and works across screen sizes
Build reusable post templates for LinkedIn and other social channels
Design graphics that turn dense technical concepts into something a general audience can follow
Produce presentation decks, announcement pieces, recruiting collateral, and other marketing assets
Translate an early-stage brief into a defined creative direction, then carry it through to production

Requirements7

A portfolio that shows branding and digital work delivered for technology companies
Working familiarity with the design trends shaping AI and startup brands today
Ability to make a deeply technical company feel approachable without making it look unserious
Experience designing modern, responsive websites
Range that covers both high-concept brand work and practical day-to-day marketing assets
Clear communication, steady turnaround, and comfort working through feedback rounds
A habit of producing original work with current design tools and AI-assisted tools

Preferred Qualifications1

Background with AI infrastructure, semiconductors, enterprise technology, or other deep-tech companies

Who Should Apply

Designers with a technology branding portfolio who can move between big-concept identity work and weekly marketing assets fit this best. You should take an early-stage brief, propose a direction, and carry it through production while staying open to feedback.

Salary Insight

The engagement pays $30 to $50 per hour, with the freelance structure set by the source. That band lines up with mid-level brand and digital design work, and the posting does not state how many hours the initial projects will take.

Job at a glance

Pay: $30–50/hr
Location: Remote · United States; North America; EuropeUnited States
Job type: contract
Posted: October 24, 2026

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Required skills

BrandingLogo DesignVisual IdentityTypographyBrand GuidelinesWebsite DesignResponsive DesignSocial MediaSocial Media TemplatesGraphic DesignPresentation DesignDigital MarketingContent StrategyProject ManagementWebAI Assisted Design ToolsCommunication

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Pay and demand for Design & Creative roles

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Aggregated

This role · as published

$30–50/hr

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Typical pay · estimated

$70/hour

Median of 118 similar roles that publish pay · 21 publish only a top rate; those count at the rate they gave

Most Design & Creative roles pay $45–$92 per hour. This role's pay sits below that range.

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How applying works

1. Pre-screen on NearSkill
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2. Finish on the employer’s site
We hand you to Braintrust’s official application page to complete the form.
3. Wait for a response
The employer’s hiring team reviews applications and gets back to you.