Senior Brand & Visual Designer (fmd)

Focused Energy is at the forefront of building one of the worlds leading laser fusion companies devoted to commercializing fusion energy and establishing a globally competitive industrial ecosystem around one of the most transformative technologies of the 21st century.

As fusion evolves from research into large-scale industrial deployment top-tier design branding and communication are foundational differentiatorsstrengthening our visibility credibility stakeholder alignment and trust.

We are seeking a experienced Designer to play an essential hands-on role in shaping and elevating our visual identity and brand worldwide.

You will serve as the design lead for our marketing and communication activities with a focus on:

• Developing and evolving our visual identity and corporate branding (CI)

• Delivering both conceptual and practical design solutions

• Structuring and professionalizing design processes as our organization grows

Youll work at the intersection of technology industry government and capital marketsdesigning for audiences including:

• Investors and financial institutions

• Government bodies and ministries

• Industrial and infrastructure partners

• Scientific and policy stakeholders

Youll collaborate closely with executive leadership Communications Government Affairs and Industrial Partnerships. This is a hands-on workbench-style position where you set creative direction and standards and personally execute design for key assets.

This is one of our highest-impact hires. Were looking for someone who:

• Leads collaboratively and by example not authority

• Brings structure and clarity to briefing production and review processes

• Sets a high creative bar while remaining pragmatic and iterative

You will design and evolve:

• Visual identity CI and brand system (guidelines templates standards)

• Executive-level materials: investor decks ministry briefings and more

• Visuals covering fusion technology milestones industrial development funding rounds partnerships political initiatives and executive visits

• Digital touchpoints: website social media and campaign assets

This is a global role with activities spanning Europe the US the Middle East and Asia.

Design Leadership (hands-on):

• Own and develop Focused Energys visual identity across all channels

• Lead conceptual design for major initiatives (fundraising partnerships events)

• Ensure clarity consistency and quality in design outputs

Execution & Processes:

• Create presentations reports infographics diagrams and digital/print assets

• Translate complex technical political and financial topics into compelling visuals

• Structure design workflows (briefs timelines feedback loops QA documentation)

Collaboration & Coordination:

• Partner with internal teams leadership agencies and vendors

• Support conferences exhibitions and trade fairs (design branding visuals)

• Align visual communication with Government Affairs and Communications strategies

• Contribute to digital visibility campaigns

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

• Act as the go-to person for design within the marketing/design team

• Mentor and upskill the teams design maturity and standards

You pair strong design craft with structured thinking and collaborative leadership. You have:

• Several years experience in Brand Visual Communication or Marketing Design

• A portfolio demonstrating visual identity work brand systems executive presentations and conceptual campaigns

• High proficiency in Figma and/or Adobe Creative Cloud

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

• Strong aptitude for visually structuring complex technical topics

• Experience collaborating with senior international stakeholders

• Investor or financial communications

• Government policy or public affairs communication

• Industrial infrastructure or energy sectors

• Deep-tech or science-driven organizations

• International conference and trade fair support

Leadership & Interpersonal:

• Experience leading by example in formal or informal roles

• Experience mentoring designers/marketers

• High emotional intelligence and a collaborative respectful work style

Languages:

• Fluent English is required. German is strongly preferred. Additional languages are a plus.

Focused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender perception or identity national origin age marital status protected veteran status or disability status.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Focused Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location level job-related knowledge skills and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation equity benefits.

Required Experience:

Senior IC