Senior Designer, Brand & Motion

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut, +14 more states.

📋 Description

• Ideate, design, and implement motion graphics, animated content, and video assets for high-volume campaigns.

• Create static and digital design solutions for presentations, landing pages, and various digital collateral.

• Ensure client brand consistency while maintaining quality and compliance with brand systems and standards.

• Showcase design work to Highwire account teams and external clients.

• Articulate design rationale to both creative and non-designer audiences.

• Gather and incorporate feedback during established review cycles.

• Offer design assistance for marketing and new business efforts, including pitch decks, collateral, and website updates.

• Generate creative concepts independently and collaboratively with account teams.

• Act as a steward of Highwire's visual brand across all visual communications.

• Provide design mentorship to junior designers, the digital team, and the broader agency.

• Manage time effectively and adjust priorities across clients and internal teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Degree in graphic design or visual effects, or equivalent experience with a strong eye for branding.

• Over 5 years of professional design experience, with a minimum of 2 years concentrated on motion graphics and video production (agency experience is preferred).

• A compelling portfolio that demonstrates motion graphics and video work at a campaign level.

• Proficiency in After Effects and Premiere.

• Strong working knowledge of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

• Familiarity with Keynote and PowerPoint/Google Slides.

• Experience in developing and working with design systems.

• Solid understanding of UX design principles, including in-depth knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, adhere to deadlines, and proactively identify conflicts.

• Comfortable in a high-volume, fast-paced production environment.

• Experience with AI-powered creative tools is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit-based growth opportunities.

• Flexible hybrid work model designed to fit your schedule and lifestyle.

• Generous vacation policy, including extended summer and winter breaks.

• Early log-off on Fridays through our Empower Hours program.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with FSA options.

• Paid parental leave benefits.

• Commuter benefits.

• Annual Growth Mindset stipend for books, events, or learning experiences.

• Monthly technology reimbursement.

• Wellness benefit program for mental and physical health.

• 501c3 donation matching program.

• Mentorship and ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Monthly recognition and team celebrations.

• Employee referral and new business referral bonuses.

• Quarterly Highwire events and team gatherings.

• Dog-friendly office environment.

• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where you can thrive and do your best work.