Web Designer

Duration: Full time, direct hire

Location: Remote (must live in one of these states only): GA, SC, FL, NY, NJ, NC, TN, TX, MA, VT, VA, WI, PA

Work hours: 9am-5pm Eastern Time

ROLE SUMMARY

The Web Designer is an experienced creative professional responsible for high-quality digital and print design. This role partners closely with marketing, software, editorial, and research teams to design websites, digital products, publications, and branded materials. The position plays a key role in UX/UI strategy, web product design, and project leadership while ensuring all work aligns with brand standards and business goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and Strategy

• Design responsive websites, digital products, and print materials
• Lead UX/UI initiatives including user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and accessibility improvements
• Translate concepts, wireframes, and direction into polished visual designs
• Maintain and evolve brand guidelines and design systems

Web and Digital

• Collaborate with developers on website and digital product design
• Conduct UX reviews and apply feedback, analytics, and testing insights
• Organize and manage content within a proprietary CMS

Project Leadership

• Manage design projects from concept to completion
• Balance multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Lead timelines, approvals, milestones, and stakeholder communication
• Present design concepts to leadership and partners

Collaboration and Vendors

• Work cross-functionally with marketing, editorial, research, and software teams
• Coordinate with external vendors, freelancers, and agencies
• Review and provide feedback on external creative work

Additional Support

• Prepare production-ready files for print and digital
• Support junior designers as needed
• Step in for design leadership when the Creative Lead is unavailable

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Design and Tools

• Expert-level Figma
• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Experience with wireframes, prototypes, and design systems

Technical Knowledge

• Working knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
• Familiarity with video production and AI experimentation

UX and Process

• Strong understanding of UX/UI, accessibility, and responsive design
• Experience using project management tools such as Asana or Azure DevOps

Professional Skills

• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced remote environment
• Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of professional design experience (digital-focused preferred)
• BA or BFA in Design, Marketing, or related field