About the Role
Thinkingbox is seeking a Senior Designer to lead the design of projects ranging from brand identities and design systems to multimedia activations, microsites, and digital platforms. This role combines strategic thinking with exceptional craft to translate creative ideas into engaging experiences, working closely with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior designers.
Responsibilities
- Define the visual direction and look and feel across brand, digital, and experiential projects.
- Develop brand identities, visual systems, and scalable design systems.
- Translate wireframes and creative concepts into high-fidelity designs.
- Create compelling visual assets from initial mood boards through final production.
- Lead the development of interactive design solutions and user experiences.
- Develop creative solutions that respond to client goals, project briefs, and technical requirements.
- Create and maintain design documentation, including design systems and brand guidelines.
- Collaborate with producers, strategists, creatives, and developers.
- Present concepts, design rationale, and final work to internal teams and clients.
- Estimate timelines and manage design deliverables across multiple projects.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and constructive feedback to junior designers and freelancers.
- Support production and execution to ensure a high standard of creative quality.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of professional experience in graphic, digital, brand, or experiential design.
- A portfolio demonstrating strong work in brand identity, visual systems, graphic design, digital experiences, and strategic creative thinking.
- Experience creating and maintaining design systems and brand guidelines.
- Solid understanding of UI/UX principles and digital prototyping.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience mentoring junior designers or leading creative workstreams.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to balance creative excellence and project deadlines.
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Additional skills in motion and/or illustration are a plus.
- Start-up experience is a bonus but not a requirement.
Skills
- Brand identity
- Visual systems
- Graphic design
- Digital experiences
- Strategic creative thinking
- Typography
- Layout
- Color
- Composition
- Visual storytelling
- UI/UX principles
- Digital prototyping
- Figma
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Motion design
- Illustration
Location
- Office
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Salary/Compensations
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
Benefits
- Flexible time off, including paid vacation and sick days
- Consistent culture and team-building events
- Employee recognition and incentive programs
- Seasonal celebrations and gatherings
- Office lunches
- Branded company swag
- Access to industry events, learning opportunities, and non-profit outreaches
- Dog-friendly offices
- Unlimited coffee, drinks, and snacks
- Flex work and travel options
- Comprehensive extended health benefits
About the Company
- Thinkingbox is a brief to built agency creating innovative digital, experiential, social, and content for leading brands across sports, gaming, entertainment, and technology.
- Culture is at the heart of the company, with vibrant, welcoming, and fun offices.
- Employees are encouraged to spend a month exploring the world each year to expand perspectives and bring back fresh inspiration.
Equal Opportunity
- Thinkingbox is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive.
- Diversity is considered a creative strength, fueling ideas and innovative solutions.
- The company welcomes and encourages applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, identities, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and backgrounds.
