Brand Design Guidelines Writer

Brand & Design Guidelines Writer, Content Design Production

This is a contract, full-time (40 hours/week), remote role. Candidates must be local to:

Cupertino

Los Angeles

New York City (PST working hours are required)

Seattle

Summary

The Content Design Production team is seeking a Brand & Design Guidelines Writer to create and maintain internal and external-facing Production Design Guidelines that support content creation across multiple media types, including music, podcasts, books, and TV. This role helps establish a consistent brand voice and clear design language that empowers partners to create high-quality, on-brand content.

Our Ideal Candidate

• 7+ years of experience in writing, creative, and brand-focused roles
• Passion for brand voice and storytelling, with a strong foundation in copywriting and scriptwriting
• Proficient in crafting design guidelines, instructional materials, brand style guides, and presentation decks, with strong editorial and narrative skills
• Familiar with cross-functional creative processes, iterative workflows, and strategic brand development
• Skilled in collaborating with design leads, program managers, creatives, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and adaptable to evolving priorities, timelines, and stakeholder needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail, grammar, tone, and voice
• Strategic and conceptual thinker who can distill complex technical information into clear, accessible, and inclusive messaging
• Interest in emerging technologies and user-focused product experiences

Job Description

In this role, you will establish and evolve brand voice and strategic direction for Production Design Guidelines across multiple content formats. You will create, edit, and maintain design documentation and instructional materials that support both internal teams and external partners.

You'll partner with design leads, program managers, and cross-functional creative teams to develop and maintain a shared language for production design. This includes writing and editing design documentation, synthesizing diverse inputs into clear briefs and action items, crafting instructional scripts for video content, and developing internal and external web resources.

You will also continuously improve how technical information is communicated through brand voice, ensuring clarity for audiences ranging from beginners to seasoned professionals. This includes maintaining detailed documentation, identifying inconsistencies, refining messaging through iteration, and delivering polished, compelling content that aligns with the broader brand strategy.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Design, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Background in brand strategy, content design, instructional writing, or creative communications
• Experience developing brand guidelines, instructional content, or design systems documentation preferred

Additional Requirements

This opportunity is remote but requires candidates to be local to CUP, CUL, SEA, or NYC. If located in NYC, PST working hours are required

The pay for this W-2 position ranges from $71.00 per hour

This position may be eligible for benefits such as PTO, health insurance, and 401(k), depending on tenure and hours worked

Mathys+Potestio values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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