Senior Visual Designer

Job Description As a Senior Visual Designer, you will partner with early-growth stage startups across multiple industries to shape and expand their visual identities. This role goes beyond execution – it requires curiosity, research, and the ability to deeply understand each client’s business, industry, and competitive landscape. You’ll translate insights into mood boards, creative directions, and high-quality deliverables that help startups scale their brand presence quickly and effectively. The ideal candidate balances big-picture brand vision with executional excellence, transforming insights into high-quality designs that resonate across every touchpoint. Responsibilities Research client industries, audiences, and competitors to inform design strategy.Create mood boards, visual directions, and brand systems tailored to each client’s stage and goals.Conceptualize and execute visual design across digital and occasionally print mediums (websites, marketing collateral, presentations, events, and campaigns).Maintain consistency and scalability of visual identities across channels while adapting to diverse industries.Develop design assets such as typography, iconography, illustrations, infographics, and motion graphics.Present design concepts and recommendations to clients, clearly communicating rationale and trade-offs.Work quickly and effectively in a startup-like environment, balancing high-quality standards with fast timelines.Stay current on creative trends, technologies, and competitive landscapes to bring fresh perspectives to client work. What we’re looking for Basic Requirements 8+ years of experience in visual design, branding, or digital design.Proven ability to adapt visual identities for early-growth startups in diverse industries.Strong research and storytelling skills: able to analyze competitors and synthesize insights into design direction.Exceptional craft in layout, typography, and visual systemsHigh agency: self-starter who takes ownership and pushes work forward without waiting for direction.Ability to collaborate deeply with clients and teammates, balancing creative vision with business needs.Strong communication and client-facing presentation skills.Comfortable moving quickly without sacrificing quality. Preferred Requirements BA/BFA in Visual Design, Graphic Design, or related field.Experience with motion graphics or simple animations.Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools to accelerate workflows and explore new creative directions.Familiarity with 3D visualization tools, illustration, photography, or other creative disciplines.