Experienced Graphic Designer & Visual Storyteller (Contract role - Remote)

Are you passionate about crafting intuitive, engaging user interfaces that shape the future of software? Stack Builders is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer & Visual Storyteller to join our team on a remote, contract basis.

In this role, you'll help shape the visual identity and user experience of one of the world's largest communication platforms. From responsive page layouts and custom illustrations to animations and systemized design components, you'll collaborate closely with UX, Content, and Engineering teams to deliver high-impact visuals that bring our products to life.

🏢 About Stack Builders

Stack Builders is a leading international software consultancy partnering with clients in the US, UK, and Australia. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and learning-focused environment with a global team of highly skilled professionals.

For this specific job post, we can only accept candidates who reside in the US, Canada, or Colombia

🛠 What You'll Do

• Create a wide variety of deliverables for an enterprise website, including graphics, illustrations, page layouts, animations, and other design artifacts as needed
• Work closely with UX, Content, and Engineering teams to turn design ideas and concepts into user-facing graphics and web pages
• Collaborate with stakeholders to visually communicate the benefits of our products and how they work; may include complex diagrams
• Work with the existing design system and contribute to advancing and refining it
• Translate new branding into a cohesive sitewide experience, incorporating new look and feel into web design layouts, components, and elements
• Implement responsive designs that improve the user's experience on desktop and mobile devices
• Participate in weekly design review meetings
• Maintain current understanding of advances in design, technology, and trends, knowledge of design software capabilities and limitations
• Implement designs optimized for all screen sizes, adhering to the current accessibility standards (AA, WCAG 2.1)

Requirements

🧠 Key Skills & Requirements

Design & Technical Proficiency:

• Strong portfolio showcasing branded imagery with text and diagrams communicating concepts
• 3+ years in visual and graphic Design with proven experience across digital products and platforms
• Mastery of design tools, including Figma and Adobe XD, as well as graphic and vector editing software like Photoshop and Illustrator
• Understanding of basic accessibility requirements (AA, WCAG 2.1)
• Understand basic HTML markup language
• Experience creating illustrations
• Familiarity with AEM
• Experience with Lottie, and creating animations is a big plus

Process & Communication:

• Ability to articulate and defend design decisions to technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills across multicultural teams

Agile & Research:

• Experience working in Agile environments

Knowledge of user research methodologies, personas, and design validation techniques.

🌎 Eligibility & Language

• Must reside in the United States, Colombia, or Canada
• Authorized to work as an independent contractor
• Fluent in English (C1/C2 level)

Benefits

🎁 What We Offer

• 💻 100% Remote: Fully Remote Work modality.
• 🤝 People-First Culture: Human-centered experience and support.
• 📈 Challenging Projects: Collaborate with leading global companies.
• 🧠 Learning & Growth: 1:1 coaching, pairing sessions, and access to conferences.
• 💸 Timely Payments: Wire transfers straight to your account.
• 🌐 Community Support: Join a passionate team of learners and builders

⚠️ Application Requirement

Please attach a portfolio demonstrating your visual and graphic design expertise, including examples of branded imagery with text and /or diagrams communicating concepts

🚀 Ready to Build With Us?

Join a company where your creativity and technical craft are celebrated. Be the force behind user experiences that inspire, empower, and delight.

More than our EEO statement, this is what makes us a Great Place to Work:

Stack Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment and don't tolerate discrimination or harassment during the hiring process or time of employment.

All team members and candidates are assessed and appreciated for their attitude, qualifications, and potential, regardless of race, religion, color, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, and other characteristics protected by law.

You can learn more about us by visiting our website or exploring our community content.