<h1>Brand & Motion Designer</h1><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Location:</strong> Austin preferred (Hybrid)</p><h2>About SweatPals</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">SweatPals is the community-first fitness platform turning workouts into social adventures. Backed by a16z, Kevin Hart, and other world-class investors, we connect hundreds of thousands of “Pals,” hosts, and gyms through events, memberships, and social features.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We believe fitness should be joyful, social, and inclusive — not just a solo grind. From run clubs and beach pilates to pickleball leagues and cold plunge socials, SweatPals turns everyday workouts into meaningful social experiences.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We also empower local leaders to grow their communities from side hustles to full-time, even million-dollar businesses. Hosts use SweatPals to run their business, from ticketing and memberships to marketing and POS tools.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">As we scale, design is at the heart of how we stand out. We’re looking for a Brand & Motion Designer to bring our MetaLab-led rebrand to life — making SweatPals feel vibrant, social, and trend-setting across every touchpoint.</p><h2>What You’ll Do</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">You’ll own the <strong>visual and motion design execution</strong> across our brand, product, and campaigns, collaborating closely with design, product, and marketing teams.</p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Implement the rebrand guide across all channels (app, web, email, ads, decks, socials, merch)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Animate brand elements (logos, badges, iconography) for use across surfaces</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Provide animation and graphic design support for <strong>new feature releases</strong> and product moments</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Design campaign visuals: city launch kits, feature promos, and event playlists</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Support growth marketing with <strong>high-ROAS ad creative</strong> and A/B test variations</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Create reusable templates for <strong>email, social, and event collateral</strong></p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Build and maintain <strong>motion design assets</strong> (animations, transitions, micro-interactions)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">QA and ensure <strong>brand consistency</strong> across engineering, marketing, and partnerships</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Elevate decks, investor materials, and internal docs with <strong>brand polish</strong></p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Design swag, merch, and event branding to strengthen our culture</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Stay ahead of <strong>social and design trends</strong> to keep SweatPals visually competitive</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Provide ongoing design support for <strong>hosts, communities, and business partners</strong></p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Move fast and experiment — deliver <strong>quick-turn assets</strong> for campaigns and partnerships</p></li></ul><h2>What You Bring</h2><h3>Experience</h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">3+ years of experience in <strong>brand design</strong> with motion skills</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Portfolio showcasing <strong>brand systems, motion design, and campaign work</strong></p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience working in startups or fast-paced environments preferred</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Bonus: experience with fitness, lifestyle, or creator brands</p></li></ul><h3>Skills</h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong command of Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop and Canva </p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Motion design proficiency (After Effects, Rive, Lottie, or similar)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Basic video editing skills for social and product content</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong typography, layout, and visual storytelling instincts</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Familiarity with marketing creative needs (ads, landing pages, A/B testing)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Clear communicator and confident collaborator across teams</p></li></ul><h2>You’ll Thrive Here If You…</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Have a strong sense of taste, tone, and storytelling</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Take ownership and pride in quality, even in fast turnarounds</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Are energized by autonomy and ambiguity</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Think like a <strong>trendsetter</strong> — remix trends to make them ours</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Care deeply about craft and raising the creative bar</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Use modern tools and AI to <strong>work smarter and scale faster</strong></p></li></ul><h2>Our Values</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Celebrate Diversity</strong>: Different perspectives make us better.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Be a Leader</strong>: Initiative is a mindset, not a title.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Roll Up Our Sleeves</strong>: No job is too small when building something big.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Embrace the Adventure</strong>: We stay curious and see challenges as opportunities.</p></li></ul><h2>Why Join SweatPals</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Help shape a brand that stands for <strong>joy, connection, and belonging</strong></p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Own creative and strategic projects from day one</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Medical, dental, and vision insurance</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Flexible PTO and remote-friendly policies</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Monthly fitness & wellness allowance</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Team workouts, IRL events, and early access to SweatPals tools</p></li></ul><h2>How to Apply</h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">Please include a <strong>portfolio link</strong> with examples of brand design and motion work (social content, campaigns, product animations, launch assets). Bonus points for context on your role, creative process, and results. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered. </p></br>