Additional thoughts from the team’s members on working in-house

Our in-house brand team is a small team having a big impact shaping how Handshake shows up on every surface. We’re deeply embedded in the brand’s culture, values, and goals. Within our team, there’s a strong emphasis on creative freedom, experimentation, and pushing the boundaries of our creativity, which is personally fulfilling and beneficial for our brand. Working closely with our marketing partners and other cross functional teams fosters ultimate creativity and a collaborative environment, resulting in fun campaigns that set Handshake apart.”Stephanie Jung
Staff Brand Designer

This was my first in-house gig and right from the start I could tell we were in a wonderful position to do work together that we all loved. Establishing new design rules and systems has been so rewarding. It feels good to be trusted design leads while still playing,experimenting, and evolving our brand. Our brand team (of all women might I add) is small but mighty. We collaborate and make decisions quickly without sacrificing the craft or quality of work.No matter how small or large the ask, everyone is a part of the final product.”Kelsey Cordutsky
Staff Brand Designer

As someone with a work background in both creative agencies and tech companies, I must say that the challenges and opportunities of working on the Handshake in-house brand team are uniquely exciting and rewarding. Here, we combine boundless creativity, close cross-team collaboration, and meticulous execution every day, conveying the Handshake brand to the world in a distinctive way. I feel incredibly fortunate and proud to be part of this small yet powerful team. We unite, support each other, and achieve milestone after milestone together.”Aqua Xie
Brand Design Lead

The Brand team at Handshake is a collection of creatives at the top of their craft collaborating to put out the best work possible. I am so proud to be a part of this team—we all take so much pride in what we do, manage to have fun, and meet or beat our deadlines in the process. Built in jam sessions help us explore different ways to push how our brand looks, feels, and sounds, and it’s been so rewarding to witness and help our brand grow and evolve over time.”Brianna Jacobson
Lead Brand Writer

The best part about working on an in-house design team is that you get to shape and scale a public-facing brand by doing cohesive and consistent work across every surface imaginable—whether it’s a bespoke trophy or a billboard. What I enjoy most about this team is the people I work with every day—they excel in their craft, are always striving to raise the quality bar, and, most importantly, they bring the dedication and rigor necessary to keep a brand seen by millions of people fresh and exciting. ”Beth Leggett
Director of Design Operations

Transitioning from food publishing and fashion to tech at Handshake has been transformative. In my previous roles, creativity was expressed through visual aesthetics alone. Now, at Handshake, I’m finding more fulfillment delving deep into the brand and shaping its strategy. It’s exhilarating to see how our innovations resonate with users and drive tangible impact and I love the collaborative spirit.”Anna Graney
Senior Design Program Manager

Working at Handshake is a reminder for me that there are great places, and great people out there who will appreciate you not just as a professional, but as a person. The work being accomplished reflects this: it’s distinct and exciting; it’s unique and rewarding. It’s a privilege to work with this team.”Matt Ebling
Motion Designer

Working with this in-house brand design team has been awesome. Strong program management makes everything smoother and leads to excellent results. Communication is friendly and professional, making collaboration enjoyable. There’s always something new to learn, and working on the same brand lets us keep pushing the boundaries. The team’s support and high-quality design keep me inspired and productive.”Oleg Shcherba
Animator