Sr Visual Designer

About the role

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together. As a Senior Visual Designer, you will partner closely with Product Management and Engineering to create high-quality digital experiences that align with both user needs and business goals. You'll lead large-scale visual initiatives from concept to execution while translating user research and insights into cohesive, high-craft design across our entire product interface.

Responsibilities

• Lead the visual design of large-scale digital product initiatives, serving as the primary design owner for key feature areas.
• Create high-fidelity UI designs that elevate the user experience.
• Partner closely with Product Managers and Engineers to translate product requirements into impactful interface designs.
• Produce detailed mockups, prototypes, and design specifications that support efficient development and implementation.
• Contribute to the evolution and governance of the design system, ensuring consistency across products and platforms.
• Create and document scalable UI patterns, components, and visual standards.
• Review and QA implemented designs to ensure a high level of visual quality and fidelity throughout the development process.
• Stay current on visual design trends, interaction patterns, and emerging technologies to continuously raise the quality of our digital experiences.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in Visual Design, Product Design, and/or UI Design for software products.
• Exceptional visual design skills, demonstrated through a strong portfolio of polished digital product work.
• Expertise in typography, layout, color theory, visual hierarchy, and modern interface design.
• Experience leading large, research-informed visual initiatives from concept through execution.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for creating best-in-class user interfaces.
• Experience designing and maintaining scalable design systems and component libraries.
• Proficiency in Figma and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong understanding of modern web and native application design patterns.
• Experience collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions and rationale.
• Experience working within established brand guidelines while helping evolve visual identity across digital products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing for connected devices, consumer technology products, or fitness-related digital experiences.
• Familiarity with motion design, micro-interactions, and prototyping tools.
• Experience contributing to or leading design system initiatives.
• Understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive visual design practices.

Benefits

This is a hybrid position based out of our Global HQ in Rosemont, IL. M/F remote and T-Th are in-office collaboration days.

The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $93,000 - $135,900 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities.

The position is eligible to participate in Life Fitness/Hammer Strength’s annual Manager Incentive Plan to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary.

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including:

• A 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match;
• Medical, dental and vision insurance;
• Paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year;
• Parental, medical and military leaves of absence;
• Paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually;
• Paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws;
• Company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability;
• Health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts;
• Employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance;
• Hospital indemnity;
• Identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.