Communications Designer

Who we are Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale. Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term. About the role: The Brand Creative Team develops the narratives and visuals that define how the world understands Samsara. We bring ideas to life through film, design, photography, motion, and digital experiences, and play a central role in shaping and expressing the brand across the company. Within Brand Creative, the Communications Design team specializes in high-stakes presentation design and visual storytelling. We own the design and visual narrative for executive-level and company-defining presentations, creating clear, strategic storytelling that drives business impact. Strategy, craft, and collaboration guide everything we do. We're looking for a Communications Designer who excels at distilling complexity, shaping narratives, and designing presentations that move audiences. You'll contribute to high-visibility projects such as keynotes, product storytelling, sales enablement, and flagship internal and external events in close partnership with Product Marketing, Executive Communications, Events, Sales, R&D, and leaders across the organization. Our work is seen by customers, investors, executives, and thousands of employees. This is a role for someone ready to help define what world-class communications design looks like at Samsara. This is a hybrid position requiring regular in-office collaboration in our San Francisco, CA office. For exceptional talent we would also consider remote talent. This role requires travel for onsite event support 2–4 times per year. You should apply if: You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact – helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely. We design for the people who keep the world moving — and the teams who support them. You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment. You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers. You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best. You combine design craft with strategic thinking: You thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments alongside leadership and understand that great storytelling drives business outcomes. You create clarity from ambiguity and guide stakeholders toward a path forward. You obsess over the details: You find deep satisfaction in production level craft, polish, and the before-and-after transformation. You're hungry to build: You spot opportunities where others see constraints, enjoy creating systems that raise the creative bar, and take ownership of making things better. In this role, you will: Design High-Stakes Storytelling: Create high quality presentations for leaders (Directors and above) across flagship events, company-wide internal communications, and high-stakes sales enablement—including product storytelling and tailored materials that accelerate enterprise deal progression. Translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling visual stories. Support Event Production: Provide end-to-end support for presenters (VP+) at flagship events like Sales Kickoff and Samsara Beyond, attending rehearsals and providing onsite execution support. Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner closely with Marketing, Product Marketing, Sales, and Executive Communications to refine narrative structures and visual clarity. Build deep product knowledge to strengthen storytelling. Evolve Design Systems: Maintain and evolve presentation templates, narrative frameworks, and brand guidelines while exploring emerging tools like AI to push storytelling forward and scale design systems. Enable the Organization: Develop and maintain self-serve tools, templates, and resource libraries that empower teams across Samsara to create on-brand communications. Lead trainings and enablement sessions to scale design quality beyond the creative team. Champion Cultural Principles: Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally. Minimum requirements for the role: 5+ years of experience in communications design, presentation design, product design, or brand design. Experience in B2B SaaS or tech environments, ideally supporting enterprise sales enablement or product marketing. Expert proficiency in Google Slides, PowerPoint, Keynote, and Figma. Strong design fundamentals in typography, hierarchy, layout, visual clarity, and a deep understanding of brand systems An ideal candidate also has: A portfolio showcasing complex narrative design and high-stakes presentation work. Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects). Experience with motion design, animation (Cinema 4D, Lottie), or illustration. Proven ability to navigate multi-layered feedback from senior executives. Experience leveraging AI and emerging tools to scale design systems and improve workflow efficiency. The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below. Annual Base Salary $80,027.50—$134,500 USD Total Rewards At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time. Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here. Flexible Working At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable. Belonging at Samsara At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact. Accommodations Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. 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