Senior Designer
Oakland, CA
Product /
Full Time /
Remote
THE COMPANY:
Dutch is transforming veterinary care by making expert treatment accessible anytime, anywhere. Our mission is simple: help every pet live their happiest, healthiest life by connecting pet parents with licensed vets through seamless virtual visits. We’re the only veterinary telemedicine service that can diagnose, prescribe, and ship medications directly to customers – offering real relief and convenience for pets and their families. As one customer put it: “Dutch was the only site that would diagnose and prescribe meds as well as ship the meds. ”Backed by world-class investors including Forerunner Ventures, Eclipse Ventures, and Bling Capital, our team is made-up of successful startup founders (Hims, PlushCare, Nasty Gal) with expertise in scaling enterprises (TripAdvisor, Walmart). Featured in TechCrunch, Forbes, Wired, and Axios, Dutch is setting the standard for quality, accessibility, and compassion in pet care.
THE ROLE:
We’re looking for a Senior Designer who can move seamlessly between brand, product, and marketing design. You’ll bring bold creative ideas to the table, turn them into visually striking work, and shape the design systems that keep us scaling. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves to execute at a high level while also setting the bar for collaboration and creative excellence. Join us and help shape the future of our brand, product, and customer experience!
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Build the visual expression of Dutch across lifecycle, product, registration, and growth channels — bringing consistency, craft, and clarity to everything we ship
- Work closely with the Creative Director to align on direction, uphold quality, and help move the team and brand forward
- Maintain our design systems in Figma — from components to full-page patterns — making sure everything works together beautifully and scales as we grow
- Design brand assets for a variety of marketing channels, including digital advertising, paid social media, email and lifecycle campaigns, and direct mail
- Select imagery, design icons, and help guide our illustration style
- Partner with product designers and external vendors to keep the look and feel consistent across every surface
- Collaborate with front-end engineers to make sure designs are implemented with accuracy and care
- Lead creative testing and experimentation — using data and user insights to guide improvements
- Sit in on user interviews and research sessions to stay close to how our designs actually work in the real world
- Advocate for accessibility and inclusive design — and make sure it shows up in both our systems and day-to-day work
- Look for ways to simplify, streamline, and improve how we design as a team — without sacrificing quality
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- 5+ years in product, brand, or marketing design, with a portfolio demonstrating user-centered design and process leadership
- A link to an online portfolio showcasing your work
- Demonstrated experience in graphic design, art direction, typography, photography, motion design, layouts & grids, and color theory
- Skilled in creating and implementing design systems that drive brand consistency and scalability across various touch points, including marketing and product experiences
- Experience communicating strategic thinking and design decisions to a variety of partners
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and Figma
- Experience working closely with engineers, copywriters, and product managers
- Collaborative mindset and attention to detail
WHY WORK FOR DUTCH?
- Competitive annual salary range between $140,000 - $163,000
- Remote working location
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible PTO
- 401k plan
- Robust holiday schedule
- Growth opportunities!
Dutch Guiding Principles:
- Pets First – business and medical decisions are always guided by the pet’s best interest. We’ll never compromise on pet health and we’re all here because we care about their well-being
- Agile Like a Cat – We have a bias toward swift action, while maintaining quality and accuracy. For us, that means being able to turn on a dime, like a cat, analyze our options – even ones that may not be on the table – then execute without perfection getting in the wayCreativity is our Catnip –
- Creativity feeds us and helps us push boundaries to always find better solutions, making the complex more accessible and easier to understand
- Be the Human Your Dog Thinks You Are – Be kind, show care for your colleagues, and even if you’re an expert - give others context, reinforce the positive, and help them understand.
