Senior Designer

New York, NY
Contract - Remote / Contract

smartdept. is searching for a Senior Designer for a mission‑driven nonprofit client. The ideal candidate will come with 5+ years of experience. This is a fully remote contract opportunity.

Join a high‑volume creative team to execute high‑quality digital and print design across multiple campaigns and initiatives. The role emphasizes fast, accurate production with a sharp eye for typography and visual hierarchy, delivering multiple options per assignment and collaborating closely with creative leads and project managers.

What You’ll Do:

  • Design and produce a wide range of digital and print materials that support the client’s brand and campaigns.

  • Execute creative concepts across multiple projects with accuracy and consistency in a high‑volume environment (up to ~30 projects/month).

  • Provide three design concepts for each project to explore different visual directions.

  • Collaborate with creative leads, writers, and project managers to meet tight deadlines.

  • Ensure typography, layout, color, and visual hierarchy are executed with precision and intention.

  • Communicate clearly, accept direction well, and deliver thoughtful revisions as needed.

What You’ll Need:

  • 5–10 years of professional design experience, preferably in an agency or fast‑paced environment.

  • Expert‑level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

  • Exceptional command of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy.

  • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.

  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, solutions‑oriented mindset.

  • Reliable, organized, and self‑motivated with meticulous attention to detail.

Education/Experience:

  • 5–10 years of professional design experience (required).

  • No formal education requirement specified in the brief; a strong portfolio demonstrating the above skills is essential.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills:

  • Independent thinker who can quickly generate and present multiple thoughtful concepts.

  • Experience thriving in agency‑style or high‑volume creative environments.

  • Comfort working across campaigns with tight timelines and shifting priorities.

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