Senior Designer

Senior Designers are responsible for leading the concept, design and assisting in the strategy and production of a diverse mix of creative outputs including brand identity, sub-brand logo solutions, promotional / sales materials (print & digital), web content, social media and digital marketing campaign tactics. The Senior Designer will have a concrete understanding of how brands operate and effectively communicate with their audience in a modern landscape across diverse media formats. They will have the ability to execute expertly in an environment that requires flexibility and a diverse skillset to tackle client solutions that take many forms, with an emphasis on setting a standard for creative innovation and excellence of execution. The Senior Designer acts as a design leader and works collaboratively with the Strategy and Client t team to ensure that creative solutions result in progressive, sophisticated and appropriate design experiences.ResponsibilitiesSuccessfully lead and execute design engagements at a high conceptual and executional level across a variety of client scales and media types with minimal guidanceWork with Creative Director to proactively resource and plan for project successRapidly create a wide breadth of rough creative concepts early in the process & adapt concepts and designs as needed without sacrificing creative integrityUnderstand the role of copy and how to effectively create pieces of communication that merge messaging and design to a sum greater than its parts.Experience in and confident desire to effectively collaborate with a writer to conceptualize fully formed pieces of creative communicationClearly articulate and constructively defend creative rationale during design critiques and presentationsActive involvement/clear communication of thoughts/ideas in client presentationsWork to establish mutual trust and respect with clientsGround creative decisions and build rationale in line with strategic directions established by the Strategy and Client Leadership teamsCollaborate with Creative Director and Strategy team during the design process and communicate clearly with cross-discipline teammates throughout project life cycle Manage team expectations in a timely fashion when status of deliverables or timing changesAbility to direct vendors/partners, including photography, illustration, web development, 3D artists, construction, fabrication, etc.Utilize internal processes effectively: time management, file naming conventions, server structure and organization, timesheets, etc.Help lead and mentor design team and co-op program with various Universities/programs, including candidate interview/final selection processes (w/HR)Remain up-to-date on latest design trends, software, processesUnderstand the appropriate role and application of AI platforms in concept development and utilize these platforms within established compliance guidelinesQualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Design 5+ years of relevant professional design experience, preferably in an agency, studio, product team, in-house, or other fast-paced creative environmentExcellent leadership and communication skillsA strong portfolio showcasing a range of work across branding, digital, print, social and campaign art direction/designAdvanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); effective knowledge of Figma and/or Adobe XD, experience using common AI platforms (Midjourney, Dall-E, ChatGPT) in appropriate capacities for rapid concept development and refinementStrong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, brand systems, responsive design, web standards and social media design best practices.Experience with preparing files for both print and digital productionFamiliarity with motion graphics, video editing tools (e.g., After Effects, Premiere Pro), 3D design, Webflow and Wordpress development is a bonusProven ability to lead projects, manage timelines, and deliver high-quality work independently or as part of a teamExcellent communication and presentation skills"”able to clearly articulate creative concepts to both internal teams and stakeholdersAbility to give and receive constructive feedback and mentor junior designersDetail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilitiesStrong work ethic, leadership, collaboration, problem solving and decision making skills.Excellent planning, time management, and follow-through skills.Willingness to understand our clients, their industries, our competition and our markets.Commitment to quality, accuracy, and consistency to partner and brand standards.Ability to work a hybrid role in Cincinnati and Eastern time zone hours.

Created: 2025-06-19