Lead Designer Corporate Communications

About the role

The Lead Designer Corporate Communications is responsible for shaping the visual voice of a global organization through high-impact corporate and internal communications. This role combines hands-on design excellence with creative leadership, allowing you to establish standards, build scalable systems, and mentor other designers.

Responsibilities

• Owning the creative direction and execution of high-visibility communication materials while partnering closely with leadership teams and creative stakeholders.
• Exceptional design craft, strategic problem-solving, and the ability to create scalable systems that improve quality and efficiency.
• Lead the end-to-end design process for corporate and internal communication materials, including executive presentations, newsletters, digital signage, reports, board materials, investor communications, and other high-impact assets.
• Establish and maintain a high creative standard across all corporate communications deliverables, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with brand strategy.
• Develop scalable design systems, templates, libraries, and creative toolkits that improve efficiency while maintaining quality.
• Translate complex business information, financial data, and strategic initiatives into engaging visual stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with video and motion design teams to ensure cohesive visual experiences across multimedia communications.
• Partner closely with corporate communications teams to understand priorities, timelines, and critical business moments.
• Work directly with senior executives and cross-functional leaders on strategic deliverables requiring strong judgment and attention to detail.
• Manage multiple design projects independently while balancing competing priorities and maintaining high-quality standards.
• Mentor designers through structured feedback, creative reviews, and knowledge sharing to elevate overall team performance.
• Champion innovation by adopting AI-enhanced creative practices, improving workflows, automating repetitive tasks, and using data-informed insights to optimize design impact.

Requirements

• An experienced visual designer with a strong background in corporate communications, brand systems, and strategic storytelling.
• Proven experience creating executive-level materials such as board presentations, investor communications, annual reports, or strategic business documents.
• Advanced proficiency in Figma, including component libraries and auto-layout, as well as Adobe Creative Suite tools such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Experience building and managing scalable design systems, templates, and creative frameworks.
• Strong visual storytelling skills, particularly when communicating complex information, financial data, and strategic narratives.
• Experience working in large-scale organizations where operational consistency and design systems are essential.
• A background in B2B SaaS, technology, corporate branding, or enterprise environments is preferred.
• Experience mentoring designers, leading creative reviews, and providing constructive feedback.
• Ability to communicate design rationale and creative strategy effectively with senior non-design stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fully remote environment.
• Familiarity with internal communications platforms and collaboration tools is a plus.

Pay

$133,000 - $214,000 annually.

Schedule

Flexible remote work options with the ability to work from locations within the country of employment.