Senior Brand Designer

We're hiring a Senior Designer

Location

Remote, with ability to work 9:30am-5pm PST required. Local to California preferred but not required.

Position Type

Full-Time Hourly/Non-Exempt to start with an expected transition to a salaried, exempt role following a successful 90-day introductory period.

About Quixotic Design Co.

Quixotic Design Co is a strategy-led brand and web design studio known for delivering exceptionally thoughtful work and an equally strong client experience. We work with women-owned businesses across a wide range of industries, so every project is different and the work stays creatively energizing.

Internally, we aim for a culture that’s warm and collaborative. This is a place where people genuinely like working together and can bounce ideas around without ego. Externally, we show up with a high bar: professional, prepared, and confident, with the ability to clearly explain the “why” behind every creative choice.

If you’re looking for a team where you can do your best work and help build something meaningful, without the hyper-competitive agency vibes, this is for you.

Why join our team?

At Quixotic, we prioritize working with women-owned businesses. There are 114% more women entrepreneurs than there were 20 years ago, and a whopping 12.3 million in the US alone. Our client list is made up of 99% women and we prioritize female applicants in all new positions. As a female founded and female led team, you’ll feel right at home.

Overview of the Sr. Designer Role

Quixotic is hiring a full-time Senior Designer to own the day-to-day execution of client work across the studio’s two core services: Brand Identity and Web Design. This person will translate strategy into high-quality, original visual systems, then carry that work through final delivery with strong project organization and clear, responsive communication.

The role begins as a full-time hourly (non-exempt) position with structured expectations around working hours, time tracking, and deadlines. After a successful 90-day review, the role is intended to transition to a salaried (exempt) position.

Candidates must be able to work

• 9:30am–5pm PST.

You’re a good fit for this role if:

• You’re energized by being part of a team and helping build culture.
• You’re excited to do strategy-based design, rather than one specific style, and can flex across industries while still creating work that feels refined and original.
• Your portfolio is well-rounded and represents many different styles, industries, and clients types.
• You bring original thought and strong taste. You don’t default to whatever’s trending on Instagram/Pinterest, and you know how to source inspiration beyond the obvious.
• You’re comfortable in a collaborative creative process and can iterate quickly and take feedback with a “best idea wins” mindset.
• You care deeply about client experience, meaning you’re patient and willing to walk clients through the process rather than brushing them off with “it’s in Asana.”
• You can defend creative decisions thoughtfully and also know when a client needs a little extra education about why you made the decisions you did/
• You’re someone who follows through and hits deadlines (AKA you don’t go dark for a day and a half when something is due.)
• You communicate clearly and consistently on a remote team. To us, this means proactive updates, good responsiveness during core hours, and strong collaboration with teammates and contractors.

This role is not for you if:

• You’re looking for a role that’s a stepping stone to start your own agency. This position requires real investment in the team and the long-term vision.
• You primarily want to design in one aesthetic or signature style, and prefer brands that all look like your portfolio.
• You rely heavily on trends for creative direction (or struggle to generate original concepts without copying what’s popular online).
• You take feedback personally or get precious about your ideas.
• You want a super “chill” setup with loose timelines. This role requires responsiveness, structure, and deadline discipline.
• You prefer to avoid the “why” behind the “what”. Quixotic’s work is rooted in strategy and client education.
• You’re not excited about being part of a small team where trust, professionalism, and collaboration really matter.

Required experience and skills

4-5+ years experience in brand and web design

Experience with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, XD (or Figma), Canva and Wix Studio

Salary range and Benefits

Salary range

This role will start at an hourly rate of $37-$41/hour (full-time). After 90 days, we anticipate that this position will be a full time exempt salaried position at $82,000-$90,000 per year.

Benefits

Quixotic is planning to offer a benefits package, including a retirement plan in the future, and more details will be available in the coming months.

Ready to join our team?

Apply at the link below:

https://www.quixoticdesignco.com/careers

Pay: $82,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you available between 9:30am and 5pm PST Monday through Friday?

Work Location: Remote