Senior Graphic Designer job at Cella in Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Cleveland, OH, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Minneapolis, MN, Philadelphia, PA, Tysons, VA

Title: Senior Graphic Designer (Remote with location restrictions) Job Description: Location: Telecommute Job Type: Contract Compensation Range: $38 - 42 per hour We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Graphic Designer to join our team in the dynamic financial services sector. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for executing and leading design across a broad range of marketing campaigns—from organic and paid social media to promotional communications. A key focus will be designing materials for high-impact events, including everything from interactive presentations and environmental graphics (signage, wall wraps) to multimedia content. If you are proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and Figma, possess strong corporate design skills, and excel at visual storytelling across integrated campaigns, we invite you to take the lead. This is a remtoe role, but the first week will be fully onsite. Candidates must sit in one of the following locations: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Tysons Portfolios should explain the candidate's role in each project, strategy, conclusions, etc. We want to see the blueprint, not just the house. Responsibilities: Lead and execute design for marketing and events within the financial services industry. Handle a variety of marketing campaigns, including social media (organic and paid), as well as promotional and informative communications for the financial sector. Design materials for events of various sizes-including presentations (static and interactive), environmental graphics (such as signage, floor and wall graphics), and multimedia content (videos, storyboards). Collaborate with internal teams, including working alongside the image, motion, and sound teams to develop creative content. Be proficient in Adobe programs (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint), and interactive design tools like Figma. Demonstrate strong skills in corporate design (as opposed to retail), with an emphasis on visual storytelling across multiple pieces and campaigns. Work primarily in East Coast hours (9 to 6 preferred) to align with the main client base. Take a leadership role within the design team-communicating well, mentoring team members, and working closely with art directors and creative directors. Portfolio should showcase campaign and event work with clear examples of carrying through visual storylines across various deliverables. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related discipline or equivalent work exprience. Creative digital portfolio demonstrating outstanding conceptual thinking and design skills with an emphasis on marketing campaigns. Five-plus years of related experience as a senior graphic designer. Knowledge/experience in Financial Services industry is helpful. Experience creating proposals is a plus. Experience working in a fast paced, matrixed agency or in-house team environment to develop a range of creative initiatives. Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams. Strong knowledge and skills in designing for presentations, video/animation storyboards, social and paid campaigns and marketing collateral. Ability to understand the internal client's vision through active listening, advanced communication and diplomacy with business partners, project owners, managers and internal team members. Ability to work within our brand and bring impactful design that supports the vision, story and business objectives of our clients. Ability to develop creative briefs, mood and image boards. Ability to strategize and lead ideation sessions with creative colleagues and clients. Sound business acumen to adapt while working alongside client-serving professionals. Excel at managing multiple projects, prioritizing milestones, and influencing clients and design colleagues to deliver desirable solutions within time frame and budget. Ability to initiate and successfully engage in creative ideation sessions and design sprints. Advanced technical understanding of digital media and print design in-house and with vendors. Willingness to accept administrative responsibilities such as project management and internal client communications along with creative development and design. JobID: 112025-115061 #LI-Cella #LI-MM10 #PL Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.