Lead Designer

About the role

The Lead Designer will play a key role propelling Aalo Atomics' effort to redefine the perception of nuclear power. This role requires a deep understanding of design methodologies and the ability to apply them across various projects, from internal tools to external brand materials.

Responsibilities

• Breath Life into the Brand: Develop an asset library for Aalo Atomics, creating animations, illustrations, architectural renderings, motion graphics, sales decks, and marketing collateral that reflect the company's values and mission.
• Streamline UX of Internal Tools: Improve the usability and interconnectivity of internal software tools by rethinking information architecture, simplifying workflows, and enhancing clarity.
• Own & Extend Our Web Presence: Manage and evolve the Webflow site, building out marketing assets as standalone microsites that educate the public about Aalo Atomics' projects and products.
• Set Design Culture: Establish design standards and processes that improve the quality of work across the organization, fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture.
• Operate Semi-independently: Collaborate with marketing, AI/internal software, and engineering teams to drive the design vision forward.

Requirements

• Based in the United States
• Willing to work on-site in Austin, TX
• Experience: 10+ years of professional design experience across multiple disciplines (brand, UX/UI, web, motion, marketing collateral)
• Portfolio: Strong portfolio demonstrating range — from brand systems and component libraries to motion pieces, sales decks, and product interfaces
• Experience: Experience designing for both external audiences (marketing, brand, web) and internal users (tools, dashboards, workflows)
• Full-stack literacy: Enough full-stack literacy to collaborate effectively with the Head of AI to contribute directly to internal web tools – bonus if you can build functional prototypes or simple apps with AI-assisted coding tools
• Autonomy: Demonstrated ability to work autonomously — scoping, prioritizing, and shipping work with minimal direction
• Skills: Proficiency in Figma (or equivalent), Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects / Motion), and AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, Image-gen AIs, etc.)
• Experience: Experience building or maintaining design systems
• Education: Bachelor's degree in design, visual communication, HCI, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience

Preferred Experience

• Webflow experience (or demonstrated ability to quickly pick up new no-code/low-code platforms)
• Experience working in high-growth environment where you were the sole or first designer
• Motion graphics and animation beyond simple UI transitions
• A track record of experimentation or implementation of AI projects
• Information architecture or systems thinking background, particularly for complex, cross-departmental internal tooling
• Experience in energy, deep tech, hardware, or other industries where design must bridge highly technical subject matter and broad public audiences
• Interest or familiarity with nuclear energy
• Experience with print production, environmental graphics, and physical signage

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Corporate Gym Membership

Additional Information

• Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.