Senior Brand Designer (Illustrator)

<h3><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Company Overview</strong></h3><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Function Health is the AI operating system for health, designed to empower people to live 100 healthy years. We are redefining how individuals understand, measure, and improve their health by moving beyond reactive care and enabling proactive, data-driven insight into human biology. Function has been recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024, and is venture-backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). Hundreds of thousands of members have joined Function to take control of their health.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Through advanced diagnostics, deep biomarker testing, longitudinal data, and AI-enabled insights, Function equips members with actionable intelligence to take control of both the quality and length of their lives.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Function recently announced a $298M Series B and is entering its next chapter of growth. As we scale, the quality and durability of our creative systems, storytelling, and brand experiences will directly shape how the world understands proactive health.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We are growing our team and seeking world-class creative talent who deeply believe in our mission, thrive in fast-moving environments, and are excited to help define the future of modern health and wellness storytelling.</span></div><div><br></div><h3><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">About the Role</strong></h3><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Function is seeking a highly creative and craft-driven Brand Designer (Illustration) to join our growing Brand Creative team.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This role is for a multidisciplinary designer with a strong emphasis on illustration. Someone who can create visually distinctive, culturally relevant work while bringing strong instincts across typography, art direction, and social storytelling to build engaging brand experiences across platforms.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You’ll work across social, partnerships, campaigns, editorial, experiential, motion, and product storytelling, helping shape how Function shows up across every consumer touchpoint. A key part of the role is translating complex health and science concepts into clear, engaging visual narratives that make proactive health feel modern, approachable, and emotionally impactful.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We’re looking for someone with experience across:</span></div><ul><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Social</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Editorial</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Motion</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Experiential</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Partnerships</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Product launches</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Paid campaigns</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Talent-led creative</span></li></ul><div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The ideal candidate has a strong agency, editorial, fashion, wellness, or culturally driven brand background, paired with exceptional taste, strong visual instincts, and a deep understanding of internet-native storytelling.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You’re collaborative, curious, and excited by the future of creative technology, including the thoughtful use of AI tools to support concepting, storytelling, and creative workflows while maintaining a high level of craft and originality.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This is an opportunity to help define what modern health can look and feel like while building one of the most culturally relevant brands in the health space.</span></div><div><br></div><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Lead and execute visually compelling brand design work across social, campaigns, partnerships, editorial, motion, experiential, and digital channels</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Develop illustration systems, visual storytelling frameworks, and graphic assets that elevate Function’s brand identity</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Motion Designers, Strategists, Social, Growth, Product Marketing, and external partners</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Translate complex health and science concepts into clear, engaging, culturally resonant visual narratives</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Contribute to creative ideation, moodboards, design systems, pitch development, and integrated 360 brand activations</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Create best-in-class social-first creative that feels native to modern culture while maintaining premium brand standards</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Maintain a strong understanding of typography, composition, motion principles, visual hierarchy, and storytelling across formats</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Help evolve and refine Function’s visual identity as the company scales</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Present creative concepts clearly and confidently to cross-functional stakeholders</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Stay highly informed on trends across design, internet culture, fashion, wellness, technology, editorial, film, and creative industries</span></li></ul><div><br></div><h3><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What you bring</strong></h3><ul><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">5+ years of professional experience in brand design, illustration, art direction, or visual design within agency, editorial, fashion, wellness, media, or high-growth consumer brands</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Exceptional portfolio demonstrating strong typography, illustration, layout, branding, and social campaign work</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Strong understanding of AI creative tools and workflows, with the ability to integrate emerging technologies into design and storytelling while maintaining a high level of craft and creativity.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Proven experience creating 360 activities systems across digital, social, motion, editorial, and experiential platforms</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Strong understanding of social-first storytelling, internet culture, and platform-native creative execution</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Excellent illustration skills with the ability to adapt stylistically across campaigns and brand moments</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">High level of craft, taste, and attention to detail</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate creative rationale clearly</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while operating effectively in fast-paced environments</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Deep understanding of creative production workflows and cross-functional collaboration</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and modern creative workflows</span></li></ul><div><br></div><h3><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Nice to haves </strong></h3><ul><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Motion design experience</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Experience working with health, wellness, beauty, luxury, or culturally driven brands</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Editorial or magazine design background</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Experience directing freelance creatives, illustrators, or production partners</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Experience working on talent-led campaigns and partnerships</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">Understanding of experiential and event-based design systems</span></li></ul><div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Your dedication to these responsibilities will directly help shape the future of proactive healthcare and the way millions of people emotionally connect with their health journeys.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We are looking for a proactive, culturally aware, highly collaborative creative thinker who combines strategic thinking with exceptional executional craft.</span></div><h2><br></h2><h3><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(67, 67, 67);">To be a strong fit, you embody our Core Values</strong></h3><ul><li class=""><strong style="background-color: transparent;"><em>Ruthless Prioritization:</em></strong><ul><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We don’t let perfect get in the way of progress.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We move quickly to drive value, not perfection.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We prioritize what drives impact.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We never compromise on standards of excellence.</span></li></ul></li><li class=""><strong style="background-color: transparent;"><em>Member-First, Always:</em></strong><ul><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We design and deliver like we’re caring for someone we love.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We create calendar, actionable, human experience.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We prioritize responsiveness, peace of mind, and outcomes.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We empower members with truth, clarity, and care.</span></li></ul></li><li class=""><strong style="background-color: transparent;"><em>One Team, Moving Fast:</em></strong><ul><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We are aligned in purpose, prioritization, and speed.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We gather diverse perspectives to make informed decisions.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We clear paths for each other and move fast together.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We communicate clearly and respectfully, rallying around shared goals.</span></li></ul></li><li class=""><strong style="background-color: transparent;"><em>Radical Ownership, Relentless Execution:</em></strong><ul><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We don’t just ship– we own outcomes and drive results.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We act with urgency and precision</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We anticipate, initiate, and follow through.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We meet challenges with grit and pragmatism.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We embrace new tech to deliver better outcomes.</span></li></ul></li><li class=""><strong style="background-color: transparent;"><em>Mission Over Ego:</em></strong><ul><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We are ruthlessly aligned to our mission– and leave ego at the door.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We disagree and commit.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We don't tolerate politics or withholding information.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We operate with honesty, transparency, and respect.</span></li></ul></li><li class=""><strong style="background-color: transparent;"><em>Sustained Integrity in Every Detail:</em></strong><ul><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We earn trust by obsessing over accuracy, quality, and clarity in everything we do.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We prioritize clinical precision– data must be right.</span></li><li class=""><span style="background-color: transparent;">We sweat the details because outcomes depend on them.</span></li></ul></li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Why You'll Love Working With Us</strong></h3><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We value our team at Function and offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working hours, and a dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged. If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual who is passionate about using technology to improve people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At Function, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, ancestry, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, Veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join the Function Health team and become a part of our mission to build a healthier future for all. Discover more about us and how we're changing the face of healthcare at</span><a href="https://www.functionhealth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </a><a href="https://www.functionhealth.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Function Health</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></div><div><br></div><div><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><em>Important Notice:</em></strong><em style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Legitimate communication from the Function Health team will always come from an email address ending in @functionhealth.com. Function Health will never request personal information such as banking details or payment during the hiring process. Please be cautious of communications or job offers that come from other email domains, instant messaging platforms, or unsolicited calls. If you ever have doubts about the legitimacy of a communication, please reach out to us directly at talent@functionhealth.com.</em></div>