New York or United States
Visual Design Lead | Job #13992 | Full-time | Hybrid or Remote | New York or United States
March 25, 2026Full-time$115,000-130,000 (Depending on experience)We’re on the lookout for a Visual Design Lead—a proactive, detail-oriented professional who brings a passion for visual storytelling, brand systems, and digital design craft. At Artisan Creative, we thrive on connecting remarkable talent with innovative companies across the digital, creative, and marketing space.
If you’re ready to collaborate with forward-thinking teams and grow your career within our dynamic talent network, we’d love to connect with you!
This is a full-time role, and the work setup will be hybrid for candidates based in NYC, or fully remote for those located outside of NYC, and must be able to work EST time zone. Please note that we are currently considering candidates based in the United States.
About Our Client:
- A fast-growing agency in the creative and digital marketing space, known for delivering bold, business-driving work for leading brands
- Part of a global network that combines the agility of a boutique shop with the reach and resources of a larger organization
- Committed to creative innovation, AI-forward thinking, and building impactful digital experiences for clients across industries
Your Background & Expertise:
- 5+ years of agency experience with a strong portfolio spanning brand identity, website design, and digital marketing campaigns
- A systems thinker with a sharp eye for typography, layout, color, and composition across digital environments
- Collaborative and curious, with experience mentoring designers and a growing interest in generative AI tools
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Translate brand and strategic direction into cohesive visual identity systems for web and digital channels
- Lead the design execution of brand identities, websites, landing pages, and digital marketing assets from concept through delivery
- Build and maintain design systems, brand guidelines, and visual standards that keep work consistent and scalable across platforms
- Create high-fidelity layouts and templates for web, campaign, and presentation use
- Partner with developers and content teams to ensure design intent carries through to final production
- Present concepts and design rationale clearly to both internal teams and clients
- Guide and mentor junior and mid-level designers through critique, feedback, and best-practice sharing
- Contribute to new business pitches and brand concept development through strong visual thinking
- Expert-level proficiency in Figma, with a solid grasp of responsive design principles
- A portfolio showcasing strong executional craft across brand, web, and digital marketing work
- Experience designing with or exploring generative AI tools
- Ability to work across multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative agency environment
- Strong communication skills and confidence in presenting design decisions to stakeholders
- Bachelors Degree in Design or a related field, and prior agency experience is required
At Artisan Creative, our purpose is simple yet profound: we build relationships that are grounded in trust. For 27 incredible years, we’ve been weaving this ethos into every step of our recruitment efforts, and the results speak for themselves. We are dedicated to propelling candidates like you toward discovering exceptional freelance and full-time opportunities that span the realms of Print, Digital, Broadcast, Marketing, and Communication.
Our reach spans diverse industries, from Entertainment, Health, and Beauty to Fashion, Finance, Technology, and more. From Advertising and Design agencies to in-house marketing teams, our relationships flourish in various verticals for freelance and full-time roles.
Proudly certified as a WBENC Women’s Business Enterprise, we champion equality, diversity, and inclusion. Join us on a journey guided by our core values: agility, accountability, communication, trust, and enthusiasm.
When applying, please include the Job # and Title in the subject and send to artisanjobs@artisancreative.com.
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Please note: We’re primarily seeking local candidates for onsite or hybrid positions. Relocation options are not available currently.
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For those applying within Los Angeles, know that we consider qualified applicants with Criminal Histories, per the Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance.
For San Francisco applicants, we consider those with arrest and conviction warrants, in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance.