Graphic Designer - San Francisco
About the role
Crossing Hurdles is a global recruitment firm partnering with leading US-based startups. We are hiring for a stealth AI research lab building the interface layer of intelligence for everyday life. Backed by $6M in funding and operating from San Francisco, the company is assembling a small, elite team of designers, engineers, and researchers to define how humans interact with next-generation intelligence systems.
Role Snapshot
Role: Graphic Designer
Compensation: $200K – $500K + 1% – 5% Equity
Location: San Francisco, CA | On-site (5 days/week)
YOE: 5+ years in professional graphic design OR a portfolio demonstrating exceptional originality and aesthetic range
Benefits: Meaningful early-stage equity | Direct founder collaboration | High-autonomy creative ownership
About The Client
The company is a research-driven AI lab focused on building the interface of intelligence — moving beyond chat-based AI toward predictive, action-oriented systems that anticipate user needs and chain actions automatically.
Rather than incremental UI improvements, they are reimagining how intelligence is experienced in everyday life. Their breakthroughs span infrastructure, architecture, and model layers, and they are now building the application and interface layer that will define this new paradigm. They emphasize deep work, creative excellence, and pushing boundaries within well-defined systems.
Why should you consider?
Foundational Creative Impact – Shape the visual and experiential language of a company, defining how intelligence interfaces with daily life.
Beyond Traditional Product Design – This is not a standard UI/UX role. You will design across digital experiences, physical merchandise, packaging, collectibles, and brand environments.
Direct Founder Collaboration – Work closely with leadership to evolve and extend a strong brand identity into new territories while operating within a rule-based design system.
High Bar for Taste & Originality – The team prioritizes creative hunger, aesthetic judgment, and boundary-pushing work over résumé perfection.
Compensation
This Visual Designer role pays $200k-$500k/yr. Within typical range for visual designer roles in United States.
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