Graphic Designer
Mercor
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Job Description
About Mercor
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
This is a contract position for a Visual Designer with compensation ranging from $75–$90/hour, offered on a remote basis.
Role Responsibilities for the Graphic Designer
- Collaborate with designers to deliver high-quality iconography and visual assets.
- Support the creation and maintenance of icon libraries across multiple sizes and themes.
- Develop pixel-perfect, grid-aligned icons reflecting brand identity and system guidelines.
- Extend and document icon standards and usage rules with design leads.
- Translate product needs into visually compelling and engaging designs.
- Manage and incorporate feedback to elevate design quality.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 4+ years of professional experience in graphic/visual design across web, desktop, and mobile.
- Proven experience designing and implementing icon systems at scale.
- Expert-level proficiency with Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and other tools.
- Strong understanding of vector construction, grid systems, and accessibility considerations.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Preferred
- Experience contributing to a design system.
- Understanding of design-to-dev handoff practices and QA.
- Familiarity with 3D design and motion/animation.
Application Process
The application process takes approximately 20–30 minutes to complete. It involves uploading your resume, completing an AI interview based on your resume, and submitting the form. Our team reviews applications daily, so please ensure all steps are completed for consideration.
Resources & Support
For detailed information about the interview process and platform, please visit: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome. For any assistance, reach out to: support@mercor.com.
Key skills/competency
- Graphic Design
- Visual Design
- Iconography
- Figma
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Vector Construction
- Grid Systems
- Design Systems
- Accessibility
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Understand their focus on connecting elite talent with AI research labs and their investor backing to tailor your application.
- Highlight icon system experience: Emphasize your proven track record in designing and implementing scalable icon systems in your resume and portfolio.
- Showcase Figma and Adobe proficiency: Provide clear examples of projects where you demonstrated expert-level skills in Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Prepare for an AI interview: Practice articulating your experiences and qualifications clearly, as Mercor utilizes an AI interview based on your resume.
- Demonstrate design system contributions: If applicable, showcase any experience contributing to a design system and understanding design-to-dev handoff in your portfolio and interviews.
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