About the role

About The Meridiem

The Meridiem is a fast-growing technology media platform delivering timely, high-quality journalism across AI, startups, venture capital, cybersecurity, and enterprise tech. Our platform serves a discerning audience of founders, investors, engineers, and technology leaders who rely on us for authoritative morning briefings and in-depth evening analysis.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Visual/Brand Designer to own and evolve The Meridiem's visual identity across every touchpoint — from editorial graphics and article illustrations to social media assets, marketing campaigns, and branded content. You will be the guardian of our brand, ensuring a cohesive and distinctive visual language that sets us apart in the crowded tech media space. This role is equal parts creative execution and strategic brand thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and evolve The Meridiem's brand identity system including logo usage, color palette, typography hierarchy, and visual guidelines.
• Design editorial graphics, hero images, and custom illustrations for articles across all content verticals.
• Create high-performing social media assets for Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and emerging platforms, optimized for engagement and brand consistency.
• Develop marketing collateral including email templates, newsletter headers, event materials, landing pages, and pitch decks.
• Produce branded content assets for partnerships, sponsored features, and advertising placements while maintaining editorial integrity.
• Collaborate with the editorial team to create visual narratives that complement and elevate written journalism.
• Design infographics and data visualizations that make complex technology topics accessible and shareable.
• Build and maintain a library of reusable brand templates and asset kits that enable the broader team to produce on-brand materials quickly.
• Establish visual standards for photography, iconography, and illustration styles used across the platform.
• Partner with the product design team to ensure brand consistency between marketing surfaces and the core product experience.
• Stay current with visual trends in digital media and technology branding, bringing fresh ideas to the team.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience in visual design, brand design, or a related creative role.
• Strong portfolio showcasing brand identity work, editorial design, and multi-channel asset creation.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
• Excellent typographic sensibility with experience designing for long-form editorial content and digital-first media.
• Demonstrated ability to create cohesive visual systems that scale across formats and channels.
• Experience producing social media content at volume while maintaining quality and brand consistency.
• Strong understanding of print and digital production requirements, file formats, and color management.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines in a newsroom-paced environment.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience working at a media company, news organization, or publishing house.
• Illustration skills — editorial, conceptual, or data-driven illustration.
• Basic motion graphics or animation capability for social media content.
• Familiarity with email design tools (Beehiiv, Mailchimp, or similar newsletter platforms).
• Understanding of web design constraints and how brand assets translate to responsive digital experiences.
• Photography or photo editing experience for editorial imagery.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ($95,000 - $130,000) with meaningful equity in a Series A startup.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours and async-first culture.
• Annual creative development budget of $2,000 for courses, conferences, and inspiration.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous PTO policy with company-wide recharge weeks.
• Creative freedom to define the visual voice of a platform shaping how people understand technology.
• Access to Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and any creative tools you need.

How to Apply

Send your resume, portfolio, and a short note about your approach to brand storytelling in digital media to support@themeridiem.com with the subject line "Visual/Brand Designer Application." We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond within one week.