SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40 million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud. We’re looking for a talented Visual Designer to join our team and help thrive and evolve our brand’s visual presence. You’ll work closely with other visual and product designers, marketers, stakeholders and other team members to craft engaging visuals that enhance and elevate our brand. If you have a strong eye for design, motion and storytelling through visuals, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design compelling visuals for digital platforms, ensuring strong composition, layout, and typography
2. Contribute to and help grow the brand’s visual identity, maintaining consistency across all touchpoints
3. Create motion design elements and animations
4. Collaborate cross-functionally with different teams to align on successful visuals
5. Utilize Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) to develop and refine designs
6. Stay up to date with design trends, tools, and best practices to continuously improve and innovate
Experience and Background:
7. 3-5 years of experience in visual design
8. Strong understanding of layout, composition, and typography in digital design
9. Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
10. Knowledge of motion design and animation principles
11. Ability to own a task and manage multiple projects
12. Ability to work collaboratively with other teams
13. A portfolio showcasing digital design work and demonstrating a keen eye for detail
14. Passionate about music and the industry
Nice to Have
15. Illustration skills
16. Familiarity with UI/UX principles