Visual Designer – Icon Expert

About The Job

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.

Position: Visual Designer

Type: Contract

Compensation: $75–$90/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• 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 (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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