At Air Apps, a San Francisco-based innovator in aviation software, the Creative Designer role anchors our mission to redefine how airlines manage passenger flows and cargo logistics through intuitive apps. This position sits within a 12-person design and product pod, reporting to the Visual Strategy Lead, where your concepts will directly influence flagship tools used by major carriers like Delta and United. Unlike standard design gigs, you'll specialize in motion-rich interfaces that simulate real-time flight paths, blending aesthetics with operational precision in a high-stakes industry. Day-to-day, expect to prototype interactive dashboards using Figma and Adobe XD, iterating on wireframes that visualize baggage handling metrics for ground crews. You'll collaborate with backend engineers to embed dynamic animations in our iOS/Android apps, ensuring seamless integration of live GPS data from aircraft. Mornings often involve brainstorming sessions with UX researchers, refining mood boards inspired by sky-high perspectives, while afternoons focus on crafting icon sets for crew scheduling modules. Weekly, you'll present polished mockups to stakeholders, incorporating feedback to polish features like augmented reality overlays for maintenance checks. Cross-team huddles with marketing will shape promotional assets, and you'll spearhead A/B tests on landing pages to boost user adoption rates. Occasional travel to SFO airport for on-site observations keeps designs grounded in reality. Candidates should hold a BFA in Graphic Design or a related field, backed by at least 4 years in digital design, preferably within SaaS or logistics sectors. Proficiency in Sketch, Illustrator, and After Effects is essential, alongside experience with Lottie for app animations. Familiarity with aviation terminology—think NOTAMs and ETOPS—sets you apart, as does a portfolio showcasing responsive designs for high-traffic mobile platforms. Bonus points for Adobe Certified Expert status or contributions to design systems like Material Design adapted for enterprise use. Beyond tools, this role demands a keen eye for color theory applied to low-light cockpit simulations, paired with agile problem-solving to resolve UI conflicts under tight release cycles. Strong narrative skills help when pitching designs to non-technical execs, while adaptability shines in pivoting from static assets to immersive 3D renders. Collaborative instincts foster synergy with developers, and a passion for aviation fuels creative breakthroughs in visualizing complex data flows. Air Apps thrives on a culture of calculated risks and skyward ambition, with foggy Bay Area mornings fueling all-hands coffee roasts from local roasters. Our flat hierarchy empowers designers to own projects end-to-end, amid ping-pong breaks in our SoMa loft overlooking the runway lights. Mentorship flows from veteran aviators turned PMs, and rapid promotions reward those who launch features adopted by 50+ airlines. Professional growth includes stipends for AIGA conferences and hackathons at Moffett Field. Compensation starts at $125,000 base, scaling with portfolio impact, plus performance bonuses tied to app download spikes. Full medical, dental, and vision coverage includes fertility support and mental health days. 401(k) matching reaches 6%, vested immediately, alongside unlimited PTO that most take as 25+ days yearly. Hybrid perks feature ergonomic standing desks, annual flights for you and a guest, and stock options vesting over four years as we eye IPO horizons.