Designer, Brand

About the role

Highwire's creative team sits within the agency's digital practice. We lead the creative strategy, design and execution of powerful, valuable, and impactful ideas that drive business impact for our clients. We weave insights into ideas, make ideas real, and combine creativity with strategic storytelling so our clients stand out from competitors.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in brand design, brand transformations, and content design, embracing the powerful potential of how motion design helps bring brands to life across diverse platforms.
• Support brand systems work, ensuring creative output across mediums stays grounded in established brand guidelines as those systems evolve.
• Craft engaging, strategic, and visually stunning content that aligns with existing client brand identities while pushing creative boundaries.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and clients, ensuring that every piece of work contributes to compelling brand experiences and meaningful customer journeys.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional design experience (agency or in-house tech company experience preferred).
• A compelling portfolio showcasing a range of professional work in visual design and motion design, demonstrating a solid understanding of design principles and web design best practices.
• Expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD).
• Intermediate proficiency in Figma and Adobe After Effects.
• Ability to leverage drag-and-drop platforms to hand off self-serve toolkits to our clients through Canva and/or Adobe Express.
• Strong understanding of motion graphic principles and their role in brand identity development.
• Experience working within established brand systems and guidelines, with the ability to apply and extend them consistently across new content types.
• Experience with storyboarding, pacing, color theory, and visual hierarchy to craft compelling narratives.
• Excellent communication skills to provide project guidance, collaborate with teams, and present work effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage 3 or more concurrent projects independently while meeting deadlines, with examples of how you've prioritized competing deliverables.
• Familiarity with project management tools to streamline workflows.
• Attention to detail and a collaborative mindset to ensure the best creative outcomes for clients.
• Ability to manage time independently.

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $72,000 to $90,000, with the final offer based on a combination of factors, including education, relevant experience, skills, prior training, internal equity, and local geographic market data.
• This role also includes a competitive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, generous paid time off, and additional perks designed to support your overall well-being and growth.