Altruist operates a vertically integrated platform combining self‑clearing brokerage, custody, and advisory software for RIAs, offering account opening, trading (fractional/fixed‑income), model management, rebalancing, reporting, billing, and client mobile apps.
<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About Altruist</strong></span></p> <p>Altruist is transforming the multi-trillion dollar wealth management industry by building an AI platform for wealth professionals. We partner with financial advisors nationwide, empowering them to grow, optimize time and resources, and deliver superior outcomes for their clients.</p> <p>We're looking for exceptional talent to help us achieve our mission of making financial advice better, more affordable, and accessible to all. If you're passionate about challenging the status quo and want to do the most important work of your life, we'd love to meet you!</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>But first, our values</strong></span></p> <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><strong>Kindness</strong> - Kindness doesn’t <em>just</em> equal niceness. We listen to understand. We embrace, and encourage healthy debate and diverse perspectives. We approach conflict openly, honestly, and respectfully.<br><br><strong>Brilliance</strong> - Humility is the skill we’re most proud of and possessing a growth mindset is always top of mind. We take ownership in everything we touch; regularly using our unique superpowers to reach a common goal as a team. We succeed and fail as one.<br><br><strong>Grit</strong> - When challenges arise, we stay laser focused on achieving our mission and finding a way forward, even when it’s hard. We are nimble and maintain a sense of urgency, swiftly adapting to change and overcoming obstacles.</p></div><p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The opportunity</strong></span></span></p> <p>We’re hiring a <strong>Senior Brand Designer</strong> to lead the visual evolution of Altruist across its entire ecosystem. This is not a support role. It’s a leadership role within brand responsible for shaping how our products show up across product surfaces, launches, campaigns, motion, storytelling, and emerging experiences.</p> <p>The ideal candidate thinks quickly, designs thoughtfully, and pushes work beyond the obvious. They bring impeccable taste, a sharp point of view, and a deep understanding of contemporary design — while also knowing when restraint is the most powerful move. This designer will collaborate with product designers, motion designers, illustrators, and cross-functional teams to bring new ideas to life across the Altruist surfaces. This role operates as a thought partner to Creative Leadership on new Altruist initiatives and long-term brand direction.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What you'll do</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Lead the visual design and ongoing evolution of the Altruist brand</li> <li>Define and expand Altruist’s design language across product marketing, launches, web, campaigns, and in-product brand moments</li> <li>Partner closely with Product Design to influence UX direction and ensure cohesive brand expression</li> <li>Collaborate with motion designers and illustrators to create immersive, forward-looking experiences</li> <li>Translate complex products into clear, elegant visual storytelling</li> <li>Explore and responsibly integrate emerging tools and technologies into the creative workflow</li> <li>Contribute to early-stage concepting for new Altruist initiatives and product expansions</li> <li>Uphold and elevate craft standards across every touchpoint</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What you bring</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>6–8+ years of brand design experience, ideally including product-adjacent work</li> <li>A portfolio that demonstrates exceptional craft, strong systems thinking, and modern sensibility</li> <li>Experience shaping or evolving a product-focused brand</li> <li>Fluency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite; bonus points for motion literacy</li> <li>Strong understanding of current visual trends and digital culture</li> <li>Ability to think conceptually and execute with precision</li> <li>Comfort operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments</li> <li>Strong collaboration skills and the confidence to influence cross-functional partners</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>This role is a fit if...</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>You move fast without sacrificing craft</li> <li>You care deeply about typography, hierarchy, interaction, and nuance</li> <li>You experiment intelligently and push ideas forward</li> <li>You can zoom out to system-level thinking and zoom in to pixel-level detail</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What success looks like</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Altruist has a distinctive, forward-looking visual identity that feels cohesive across product and brand</li> <li>Creative output feels modern, intelligent, and unmistakably premium</li> <li>Product and brand teams operate as a unified design force</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">San Francisco, CA salary range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$170,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$180,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What we bring</strong></span></p> <p>Attracting and retaining top-tier talent is a priority. We are proud of the culture we’ve built and are cognizant of the ever-changing professional landscape. Our dynamic offering of perks and benefits are tailored for you to feel your best while doing your best.</p> <ul> <li>Stunning, amenity-filled office spaces in Culver City, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Dallas, TX. Our offices are intentionally designed for comfort, collaboration, and productivity. </li> <li>Competitive pay and equity for eligible positions.</li> <li>Premium healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans (HMO and PPO).</li> <li>401k savings plan with a 4% match and immediate vesting.</li>