Senior Designer

About us: Highwire is a modern communications agency designed for disruptive companies. As the top-ranked digital marketing and strategic communications firm, we work with high-growth technology companies to establish consumer brands looking to reinvent themselves. 
At Highwire, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation. And the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a values-driven agency, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone—regardless of age, race/ethnicity, size, shape, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and different abilities–can feel safe, celebrated and worthy. 
We ensure every Highwire Walker has unique support to climb to success. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is permanent and foundational to our business and culture. We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all.
Our people-first culture is driven by four core values:Inclusion AlwaysGrowth MindsetTeam Empowerment Fierce Distinction 
We’re looking for individuals with big ideas, strong opinions, and the energy to bring them to life. If you thrive in an environment that values personal accountability, high standards, and boundless motivation, this is the opportunity for you. Be part of our award-winning culture and contribute to an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact. 
We are based in San Francisco, with offices in New York, Boston, and Chicago. However, we are also open to hiring in the following states: Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington.
Highwire’s creative team sits within the agency’s digital practice. We lead the creative strategy, design and execution of powerful, valuable, and impactful ideas that drive business impact for our clients.
We weave insights into ideas, make ideas real, and combine creativity with strategic storytelling so our clients stand out from competitors. We believe the biggest ideas don’t have to be the most complex and in the importance of matching creative delivery with strategic motivation. 
About the job: As a Senior Designer, you'll work closely with the Creative team to drive the development of visual assets and design elements for a variety of internal and external projects, including strategies, events, social media, digital content, email, visual identity development, and more. This includes the compilation, design and layout of company decks, presentations, client strategies, branded collateral, digital mockups, and other creative assets.
You'll work seamlessly with our creative strategy leads, design director, digital strategists, project managers, and digital designers to create awe-inspiring ideas, campaigns, and assets.
About you: Creativity and Technical Fluency: Your portfolio demonstrates a high-caliber understanding of visual design across a number of mediums including print, graphics, UI, e-mail, spatial, packaging, merch and more. You can simultaneously push to think outside the box, while working within brand parameters. You have mastery over Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign (Bonus if you have experience working with Premiere and After Effects.), as well as Keynote and Powerpoint/Google Slides. 
Professionalism and project management: You have a buttoned-up approach to project management, with the ability to juggle multiple projects at once, both when collaborating as a team and managing independently. You have exquisite attention to detail. 
Communication and Problem-Solving: You are an excellent writer and communicator, with the ability to self-motivate, pivot as needed, and voice frictions and roadblocks as they arise. You possess a solution-oriented attitude.

Essential Functions

• Conceptualize and develop design solutions that adhere to client brand standards and meet business goals across a range of visual mediums, including but not limited to: websites, social campaigns, email designs, presentations, landing pages and eBooks
• Wireframe web concepts and develop interactive prototypes for client presentation and user testing purposes
• Present design work to both Highwire account teams and external clients. Must be able to both a.) communicate effectively with other creatives and b.) explain the rationale for decisions in language appropriate for a non-designer audience
• Collect and implement feedback within designated review cycles. Know how to effectively navigate client feedback which may be uninformed
• Provide design support for Highwire marketing and new business initiatives, including pitch decks, marketing collateral, and agency website updates
• Brainstorm creative concepts, independently and with account teams
• Act as a guardian of Highwire’s own visual brand, ensuring our values are upheld in all visual comm