Skylight is a technology startup building the OS of the family. We make Skylight Calendar, the smart calendar loved by millions of families (plus Wired and the Wirecutter). Our latest product is Calendar 2, which just launched to rave reviews.Our mission is to connect loved ones by creating the world’s simplest products and services that improve family life. Our founders are former venture capitalists and serial entrepreneurs who have scaled this business to $300M+ in annual revenue while being completely bootstrapped and profitable. We get to grow a happy, healthy company focused on making products our customers love without investors breathing down our necks.We’re seeking a senior-level contract graphic designer to support us during our Q4 season. This role will work alongside senior staff to create important growth-focused creative, with an emphasis on paid social design. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is organized, agile, detail-oriented, and a clear communicator, with a strong background in performance creative and a portfolio that demonstrates those skills.A portfolio of work is required for consideration for this role.Responsibilities:Working with senior staff, including Senior Graphic Designers and Copywriters, to autonomously execute paid social creative.Flexing into email design as needed.Collaborating with channel partners to test and iterate on ideas quickly, leveraging data and insights to inform creative decision-making.RequirementsBachelor’s degree and 5-7+ years of experienceExperience in Adobe Creative Suite and FigmaBackground in designing for paid social creative (email is a plus), with a portfolio to demonstrate those skillsStrong organizational and communication skillsHighly collaborative, a self-starter, and low egoNice to Have:Experience designing for a brand that serves our demographic: parents of younger childrenExperience working on paid social in a high-growth company or agency environmentExperience with email design to support CRM channelsExperience with Klaviyo or similar CRM platformsBenefitsHours: 20 hours with up to 40 hours through the end of Q4. Pay: $50-$80/hr
Skylight is a technology startup building the OS of the family. We make Skylight Calendar, the smart calendar loved by millions of families (plus Wired and the Wirecutter). Our latest product is Calendar 2, which just launched to rave reviews.
Our mission is to connect loved ones by creating the world’s simplest products and services that improve family life. Our founders are former venture capitalists and serial entrepreneurs who have scaled this business to $300M+ in annual revenue while being completely bootstrapped and profitable. We get to grow a happy, healthy company focused on making products our customers love without investors breathing down our necks.
We’re seeking a senior-level contract graphic designer to support us during our Q4 season. This role will work alongside senior staff to create important growth-focused creative, with an emphasis on paid social design. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is organized, agile, detail-oriented, and a clear communicator, with a strong background in performance creative and a portfolio that demonstrates those skills.
A portfolio of work is required for consideration for this role.
Responsibilities:
- Working with senior staff, including Senior Graphic Designers and Copywriters, to autonomously execute paid social creative.
- Flexing into email design as needed.
- Collaborating with channel partners to test and iterate on ideas quickly, leveraging data and insights to inform creative decision-making.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5-7+ years of experience
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
- Background in designing for paid social creative (email is a plus), with a portfolio to demonstrate those skills
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Highly collaborative, a self-starter, and low ego
Nice to Have:
- Experience designing for a brand that serves our demographic: parents of younger children
- Experience working on paid social in a high-growth company or agency environment
- Experience with email design to support CRM channels
- Experience with Klaviyo or similar CRM platforms
Benefits
- Hours: 20 hours with up to 40 hours through the end of Q4.
- Pay: $50-$80/hr
Skylight is a technology startup based out of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Our mission is to make technology that brings families together. We make consumer products, like Skylight Frame and Skylight Calendar, that are loved by millions of people across the globe. Our founders are former venture capitalists and serial entrepreneurs, who have scaled this business to $100M+ in annual revenue while being completely bootstrapped. We think often about the millions of smiles we are able to put on our customers’ faces each day, and it fills our hearts with purpose. That’s why we have been working hard to expand our team and invent, so that we can continue to bring the magic of Skylight to millions more loved ones throughout the world.At Skylight, we have three core principles that guide our work and help us manage the business day to day: autonomy, rigor, and care. These principles show up early and often and help guide the work we do and the way we work.
Skylight is a technology startup based out of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Our mission is to make technology that brings families together. We make consumer products, like Skylight Frame and Skylight Calendar, that are loved by millions of people across the globe. Our founders are former venture capitalists and serial entrepreneurs, who have scaled this business to $100M+ in annual revenue while being completely bootstrapped. We think often about the millions of smiles we are able to put on our customers’ faces each day, and it fills our hearts with purpose. That’s why we have been working hard to expand our team and invent, so that we can continue to bring the magic of Skylight to millions more loved ones throughout the world.
At Skylight, we have three core principles that guide our work and help us manage the business day to day: autonomy, rigor, and care. These principles show up early and often and help guide the work we do and the way we work.
