Contra: Brand Designer | Contra Labs Network

Salary: Not specified | Location: San Francisco, CA (Remote or Hybrid)

Are you a creative and strategic brand designer with a passion for pushing the boundaries of technology and human creativity? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of what makes a brand identity impactful and memorable? If so, then this opportunity at Contra Labs may be the perfect fit for you.

Contra Labs is a dynamic and innovative company situated at the intersection of human creativity and AI. Partnering with leading AI labs and product companies, Contra Labs aims to improve creative tools across design, video, and development. Their research is grounded in studying the patterns behind what gets created, chosen, and resonates with top creatives. Contra Labs believes that human input will always be at the heart of new creations, and their mission is to shape technology to amplify human creativity in ways that were previously unimaginable.

As a member of the Contra Labs network, you will have access to paid projects with some of the most innovative companies building the next generation of creative and AI-powered tools. These projects are typically 5 to 10 hours long, with potential for longer engagements or full-time roles in unique cases. When a project aligns with your skill set, you will be contacted with all the necessary details and timeline.

To join the network, you will go through a three-step application process. First, your Contra profile and portfolio will be reviewed for strength in brand design, including visual identity systems, logo design, and brand guidelines. Next, you will record a brief video sharing more about your experience and approach to brand design. Finally, if accepted, you will complete a short skills assessment aligned with the types of tasks you will work on. These may include evaluating AI-generated brand assets, providing structured feedback on visual identity outputs, helping define creative benchmarks and taste standards, and contributing to research on how convergence and divergence shape brand design quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate AI-generated brand design outputs, including logos, color systems, typography pairings, and brand identity assets.
• Provide clear and structured feedback on whether outputs meet professional brand design standards for consistency, versatility, and visual impact.
• Help define creative benchmarks and taste standards for what great brand design looks like in the next generation of AI-powered tools.
• Contribute to research on how convergence and divergence shape brand design quality.

Requirements:

• A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality brand design work, including visual identity systems, logo design, and brand guidelines, shared through your Contra profile.
• Deep understanding of what makes a brand identity cohesive, memorable, and adaptable across touchpoints.
• Ability to articulate creative and strategic feedback on brand design clearly and constructively.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, experimental environments (experience with AI or design tools is a plus).

Perks and Benefits:

• Access to paid projects with leading AI labs and product companies.
• Opportunity for longer engagements or full-time roles.
• Work remotely or in a hybrid arrangement.
• Chance to shape the future of technology and human creativity.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Fast-paced and innovative work environment.

To find out more or apply for this role, please use the following link: http://bit.ly/3kLhMdk