Graphic Design Lead

Description:

Lead, Graphics & Multimedia Design

This is a dedicated, client-facing role supporting a US-based company. The Lead will oversee local designers and technical writers, providing direction, mentorship, and quality assurance for all creative outputs.

Work hours:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and Oversee Creative Team:

  Supervise, mentor, and coordinate a team of designers and technical writers, ensuring high-quality deliverables and professional growth.

• Client Engagement:

  Act as the primary creative point of contact for clients, understanding their needs and translating them into effective design solutions.

• Creative Direction:

  Drive the creative vision for graphics and multimedia projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and brand guidelines.

• Project Management:

  Coordinate, lead, and kick off project solution efforts with management; manage and prioritize workflow for asset creation and delivery.

• Design Execution:

  Oversee and contribute to the creation of high-quality visual assets, including downloadable PDFs, illustrations, executive presentations, and digital content for desktop and mobile platforms (Android/iOS).

• Multimedia Production:

  Lead video and animation projects, from concept through filming and editing, ensuring professional quality and alignment with project objectives.

• Branding & Campaigns:

  Guide the team in developing branding guidelines, communication graphics, campaign materials, and creative assets for events and organizational promotion.

• Process Improvement:

  Source and implement innovative solutions, refine creative processes, and establish best practices for executive requests and reporting.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  Communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, presenting ideas and design rationale clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Quality Assurance:

  Ensure all creative outputs meet technical constraints, platform requirements, and organizational standards.

• Asset Management:

  Organize and maintain digital file and folder directories, ensuring efficient access and version control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Design, or related field, or 5+ years of relevant experience in graphics and multimedia design.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring a team of design specialists.
• Expertise with industry-standard design tools (Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro; Sketch or similar).
• Advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop, including smart object function, layer organization, and advanced tool usage.
• Animation and prototyping experience (e.g., Adobe Edge, After Effects, or similar; ability to create simple GIFs and motion graphics).
• Video production skills, including filming (from mobile to professional equipment) and editing.
• Strong photography skills, with the ability to produce professional-quality images.
• Social media savvy, especially regarding visual content strategy and execution.
• Experience designing for both desktop and mobile platforms (Android/iOS), with a strong understanding of technical constraints and user-centered design.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to meet critical project deadlines.
• Experience with event design and support.
• Proficiency in creating tracking tools and functional spreadsheets (Excel or similar).

This role is ideal for a creative leader passionate about driving impactful visual storytelling and multimedia design in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Preferred candidate profile