Senior Designer

What You'll Do

• Lead the visual concepting process for integrated brand and campaign work — developing visual systems, narrative expressions, proof-of-concept tactics, and presentation decks in close collaboration with copywriters.
• Produce creative deliverables across digital (media campaigns, landing pages, .edu designs), print (viewbooks, brochures, campaign materials), and environmental touchpoints (signage, OOH, interactive experiences), ensuring every deliverable ladders up to the core brand.
• Partner with clients' internal teams to develop brand guidelines that keep the work consistent and durable long after the engagement ends.
• QA all studio work against established checklists before delivery to clients or vendors.
• Stay current on trends in higher education, design, and Gen Z and Alpha audiences — bringing that awareness into the work to keep it relevant and resonant.
• Identify new approaches, tools, and resources that can optimize the studio's creative output.
• Contribute to agency sales and marketing efforts, including pitch materials and proposals.

What We're Looking For

• 3–4 years of experience as a graphic designer working within a broader creative team, either in-house or at a marketing agency.
• Excellent skills in Adobe Creative Suite — specifically InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Proficiency in Figma or Adobe XD (required); knowledge of Adobe After Effects and motion graphics a plus.
• Comfort presenting and rationalizing creative decisions to internal teams and clients.
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard for work quality.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize across multiple projects.
• Able to function well in a fast-paced environment and escalate deviations when needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or graphic design and/or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Pay, Benefits & Perks

• Salary starts at $75,000.00 is commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including nationwide health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Flexible time off (FTO) with additional time-off options, including sick, volunteer & bereavement leave, paid parental leave, a day off on your birthday PLUS two agency-wide closures in the summer and winter
• Monthly lifestyle stipend to supplement your routine wellness costs like streaming subscriptions, gym, or phone/internet costs