Visual Branding Director

1 week ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Highwire Full time

About Highwire: We're a modern strategic communications and digital marketing agency designed for disruptive companies. Our expertise spans high-growth technology companies and established brands looking to reinvent themselves.
We believe that storytelling fuels transformation. The most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a values-driven agency, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can feel safe, celebrated, and worthy.
Our people-first culture is driven by four core values:
Inclusion Always, Growth Mindset, Team Empowerment, and Fierce Distinction.
We're seeking 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 could be your opportunity.
We are based in San Francisco, with offices in New York and Chicago. We welcome applications from candidates located in California, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C.
The Role:
This position offers the chance to join our dynamic digital creative team as a Visual Branding Director. You will elevate Highwire's design work across diverse creative deliverables. Collaborating directly with our VP, Creative Director, and talented designers, strategists, content specialists, and account managers, you'll create impactful visuals for websites, social campaigns, videos, presentations, eBooks, and other digital content. Your eye for design will also guide and inspire our creative team, shaping the evolution of Highwire's visual brand.
Your key responsibilities include:

  • Drive creative concepts across multiple touchpoints, crafting visually compelling designs aligned with strategic objectives.
  • Collaborate with creative, account, content, and client leads to deliver design solutions that resonate with client goals and audience needs.
  • Lead and mentor junior designers, fostering an environment of growth, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
  • Communicate design rationales effectively, adapting your approach for both creative and non-creative audiences.
  • Oversee and contribute to the creation of diverse design assets, including digital and print collateral, social media assets, motion design, and interactive web elements.
  • Stay ahead of design trends and push boundaries in visual storytelling across digital platforms and customer touchpoints.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you should possess:
  • A portfolio showcasing exceptional visual design and art direction skills, reflecting a strong understanding of design principles and a variety of work across creative deliverables such as brand development, web and social media campaigns.
  • Commitment to project management and design operations that can shape, grow and scale the teams.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in an agency environment in an art direction or creative leadership role.
  • Proven ability to conceptualize and execute impactful visual storytelling that aligns with strategic goals.
  • Proficiency in fundamental design software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma; knowledge of Adobe Premiere or After Effects is a plus.
  • Strong grasp of UX/UI principles, with experience creating user-centered designs for web and digital platforms.
  • Deep interest in ever-changing social trends and desire to leverage social media platforms to optimize content.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize effectively, and manage time across multiple projects.
What We Offer:
We provide a competitive salary range of $110,000 - $150,000 per year. This figure is based on a range of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography.
We also offer benefits including commuter benefit, home office equipment stipend, growth mindset stipend, wellness benefit, donation match, mentorship, monthly recognition programs, employee referral bonus, new business referral bonus, quarterly fun events, dog-friendly work environment, and supportive environment with opportunities for learning and growth.

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