Application Guide

How to Apply for AI Native Graphic Designer

at Notpla

🏢 About Notpla

Notpla is a pioneering startup creating revolutionary packaging solutions that naturally disappear, drastically reducing environmental impact. Working here means joining a mission-driven team at the forefront of sustainable innovation, where your design directly contributes to a plastic-free future.

About This Role

As the AI Native Graphic Designer, you'll lead the creation of bold, high-impact campaign assets across digital, social, and events while developing AI-driven workflows to supercharge creativity. Your work will evolve Notpla's visual identity as they scale globally and produce sales materials that win business, making you a key driver of brand growth.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing briefs and generating initial design concepts using Claude Design or Freepik, then refining typography and layout in Figma. You'll collaborate with the marketing team on campaign assets, iterate based on feedback, and end the day experimenting with new AI tools to streamline tomorrow's workflows.

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🎯 Who Notpla Is Looking For

  • A designer with a strong portfolio showcasing brand, campaign, and commercial work, especially for sustainability or tech-forward brands.
  • Proven hands-on experience with multimodal generative AI tools like Claude Design, Freepik, or Midjourney, and ability to integrate them into efficient creative workflows.
  • Solid typography and layout fundamentals, with a keen eye for detail and consistency across various media.
  • Comfortable moving between big-picture conceptual thinking and precise execution, thriving in a fast-paced startup environment.

📝 Tips for Applying to Notpla

1

Tailor your portfolio to highlight projects involving sustainability or eco-conscious branding, and clearly label which assets were AI-generated or AI-assisted.

2

In your cover letter, describe a specific AI workflow you've built or would build for Notpla, e.g., generating packaging mockups or campaign variations.

3

Showcase any experience with pitch decks or sales materials that directly contributed to winning clients or funding.

4

Use your application to demonstrate your understanding of Notpla's mission by referencing their products (e.g., seaweed-based packaging) and how your design can amplify their impact.

5

Include a brief case study (1 page) showing how you used AI tools to iterate designs faster while maintaining brand consistency.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for sustainability and how Notpla's mission aligns with your personal values.", 'Specific examples of using generative AI tools in design workflows, emphasizing efficiency and creativity.', 'Your ability to balance brand evolution with commercial goals, e.g., creating assets that drive sales and brand recognition.', 'How your typography and layout skills ensure high-quality output across digital and print.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study Notpla's current brand assets (website, social media, packaging) to understand their visual language and tone.
  • → Read about their seaweed-based packaging technology and recent partnerships or funding rounds to understand their growth trajectory.
  • → Look into their competitors (e.g., other sustainable packaging startups) to see how Notpla differentiates itself.
  • → Explore their blog or press coverage to grasp their brand voice and key messaging themes.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your portfolio and explain which pieces were AI-generated or AI-assisted, and how you guided the AI.
2 How would you evolve Notpla's visual identity as they expand into new markets?
3 Describe a time you had to balance speed (using AI) with quality and brand consistency.
4 What's your process for creating a pitch deck that wins business? Can you show an example?
5 How do you stay updated on the latest generative AI tools and decide which to adopt?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic portfolio without any AI-related work or explanation of your AI workflow.
  • Ignoring the sustainability angle—failing to connect your design approach to Notpla's mission.
  • Overemphasizing AI without showing strong fundamental design skills (typography, layout, composition).

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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