Senior Visual Designer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership and enhance the College Board brand and video system strategy focused on Engagement & Reach.

• Set standards, guidelines, and extensions for innovative formats and programs.

• Lead brand and video decisions for outreach, operational, and campaign initiatives.

• Advocate for brand and video decisions to leadership, designers, and cross-functional collaborators.

• Supervise and mentor freelance designers and external agency partners.

• Identify emerging needs for brand and video and establish new standards accordingly.

• Maintain and regularly update documentation for the brand and video system.

• Leverage external examples and benchmarking to enhance visual and video standards.

• Conceptualize, design, and produce social, digital, email, print, campaign videos, and motion assets.

• Oversee projects from inception to completion.

• Manage project timelines and deliverables, collaborating with production scheduling on capacity.

• Independently resolve delivery risks and escalate decisions that exceed the role's authority.

• Provide final approval on brand and video consistency across all College Board Creative outputs.

• Address conflicts between agency-produced creative work and established brand standards.

• Override agency directives when necessary to meet campaign requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8–10 years of experience in graphic design.

• Hands-on experience in video and motion graphics production is essential.

• Proficiency in video and animation is required.

• Experience in managing a brand or design system on an organizational scale.

• Advanced knowledge of visual identity systems, hierarchy, typography, aesthetics, illustration, photography, and composition.

• Experience developing and evolving brand-level design standards across various programs.

• Proven experience directing external agencies or freelancers.

• A track record of making and defending design decisions based on data and external benchmarks.

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, and After Effects.

• Mastery of Figma.

• A portfolio showcasing brand/visual identity work and video/motion content.

• Experience in motion graphics with Cinema 4D or Blender is a plus.

• Innovative conceptual thinking and strong problem-solving abilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Willingness to travel 2–3 times a year to College Board offices or for College Board business.

• A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities through mission-driven work.

• Curiosity about emerging technologies and readiness to adopt AI-driven solutions and new digital tools.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• A learner’s mindset and commitment to personal growth.

• A drive for impact and excellence, including data-informed decision-making.

• A collaborative and empathetic demeanor.

• Authorization to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

• Location-adjusted salary.

• Meaningful career opportunities.

• Supportive team environment.

• Transparent discussions about compensation and benefits.

• Flexibility to work fully remote or hybrid for candidates residing near College Board offices.

• Travel opportunities for in-person business meetings.