Freelance and remote Brand designers jobs in Oakland, US

Checkr is seeking a Lead Brand Designer, Web, to shape the Checkr brand across marketing surfaces and web experiences. The role partners closely with Marketing and Revenue to ensure customer-focused, business-driven, and consistent brand expression across all web touchpoints. Key Responsibilities Design polished, brand-forward web experiences grounded in customer needs and business outcomes. Own and evolve web brand standards, guidelines, templates, and design systems. Scope initiatives and prioritize work across multiple projects and timelines. Collaborate with Marketing, Revenue, and other teams to maintain brand consistency. Provide creative direction and feedback to designers and external creative partners. Present and advocate for design decisions to colleagues and senior leadership. Identify user needs, develop hypotheses, and conduct ongoing user testing to improve web experiences. Use customer personas and end-to-end user journeys to inform design decisions. Requirements At least 7 years of in-house or agency design experience, preferably with technology or B2B brands. An outstanding portfolio demonstrating strong typography, layout, storytelling, and art direction skills. Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, with experience using AI-assisted design tools. Strong knowledge of information architecture, usability, accessibility, and UI/UX best practices. A systems-oriented approach to creating reusable templates and assets. Experience developing brand standards and managing or directing freelance and contract creative work. Strong presentation, communication, and design advocacy skills, including the ability to engage senior leadership. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced, iterative environments. A proactive, resilient, ownership-oriented approach with a strong bias for action and high creative standards. Preferred Qualifications Front-end knowledge of HTML and CSS, with the ability to prototype or quality-check work in a browser. Experience in illustration, photography, or art direction. Experience working in HR technology, trust and safety, or identity verification. Experience mentoring designers or providing creative direction. About Checkr Checkr builds data-driven technology that supports safe and fair decisions. Its AI verification platform is used by more than 140,000 companies and millions of people in areas including employment, housing, transportation, childcare, and dating. Checkr customers include Uber, Pennymac, Airbnb, DoorDash, and Anthropic. The company has been recognized on the Forbes Cloud 100 2025 list and as a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company. Benefits Fast-paced and collaborative work environment. Learning and development allowance. Competitive cash and equity compensation with career advancement opportunities. 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage. Up to $25,000 reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services. Flexible paid time off. Monthly wellness stipend. Work Arrangement Checkr promotes an in-office work environment to support collaboration, innovation, and connection. Employees are expected to work from a Checkr hub at least three days per week. Hub locations include Denver, Colorado; San Francisco, California; Nashville, Tennessee; and Santiago, Chile. In-office benefits include lunch five days per week, a commuter stipend, and snacks and beverages. Relocation assistance may be available for employees moving to a Checkr hub location. Additional Information Checkr is committed to equal employment opportunity and values candidates with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences. The company considers applicants whose histories have been impacted by the justice system in accordance with applicable laws, including San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance. Checkr’s Applicant Privacy Policy applies to California residents and applicants located in Alberta or British Columbia who apply for a role or participate in the recruitment process. For Massachusetts applicants, employers are prohibited from requiring or administering lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. Read more