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Visual Designer

Diverse Lynx, Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States, 97458

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Overview

Title: Visual Designer Duration: 6 Months Work Location: US - Remote (106001) The Visual Systems team is seeking a Visual Designer with strong expertise in icon system design and asset production to join Central Products, an organization supporting the brand in product. Our team creates, maintains and evolves the visual systems that define our brand in product surfaces. A designer in this role demonstrates comfort with collaboration and provides a strong creative point of view. The ideal candidate is a multi-faceted, innovative problem-solver, possessing an eye for outstanding creative and pixel perfect work, and the ability to deliver and launch initiatives on time and in alignment with strategic goals. Deep expertise in Communication Design is essential, along with adaptability to various styles and mediums and experience working within product environments. About the role

As a Visual Designer on the Visual Systems team, you will play an essential role in shaping the visual identity of experiences through iconography and visual expression. You will collaborate closely with art directors, producers, product designers, and production designers and cross-functional teams to: Create new icons based on existing styles and systems Maintain and update iconography through documentation and asset production Ensure consistent brand expression and a seamless user experience across visual assets Responsibilities

Collaborate with designers to understand goals and deliver high-quality iconography and visual assets Support the creation, maintenance and delivery of individual icons and icon libraries (UI, product, feature icons) across multiple sizes, weights and themes, including workflows for exporting, naming, versioning and asset delivery Develop pixel-perfect, grid-aligned icons by exploring universally recognized visual metaphors and adapting them to consistently reflect client brand identity and system guidelines Extend and document icon standards, usage rules and do/don\'t guidance in partnership with design leads Develop and articulate clear ideas, concepts and designs for creative assets from concept through execution Translate product needs into visually compelling, intuitive and emotionally engaging designs Manage and incorporate feedback from partners and stakeholders Provide and solicit constructive feedback to continually elevate design quality Requirements

4+ years of professional experience in graphic/visual design, production design and applications across web, desktop and mobile (iOS + Android) Proven experience designing and implementing icon systems at scale for large products or services Proven experience exploring metaphors to bring clarity to complex concepts and aid comprehension for a global audience Expert-level proficiency with creative and production tools such as Figma (libraries, components, variables/styles, asset prep/export workflows), Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, G Suite, Microsoft Office, etc Strong understanding of vector construction, grid systems, optical alignment and accessibility considerations (contrast, clarity at small sizes) Strong collaboration skills working with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency and quality Exceptional craftsmanship with strong attention to detail and passion for visual design Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize effectively and manage time well Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to articulate design direction to both artists and non-artists Up-to-date knowledge of visual design technologies and industry trends. Preferred Qualifications

Experience working on or contributing to a design system Understanding of design-to-dev handoff practices and QA in production environments Familiarity with 3D design and motion/animation is a plus Top 3 Must-Have Skills

Expertise in Icon System Design & Asset Production

Proven experience designing, implementing, and maintaining icon systems at scale for large products or services. Deep understanding of vector construction, grid systems, optical alignment, and accessibility (contrast, clarity at small sizes). Mastery of creative and production tools, especially Figma (libraries, components, asset prep/export workflows), Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Exceptional Craftsmanship & Creative Problem-Solving

Eye for outstanding creative and pixel-perfect work, with a passion for visual design and attention to detail. Ability to develop and articulate clear ideas, concepts, and designs from concept through execution. Experience exploring visual metaphors to clarify complex concepts for a global audience, and adaptability to various styles and mediums.

Strong Collaboration & Communication Skills

Demonstrated ability to work closely with cross-functional teams (art directors, product designers, producers, etc.) to ensure consistent brand expression and seamless user experience. Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to articulate design direction to both artists and non-artists. Experience managing and incorporating feedback from partners and stakeholders and providing/soliciting constructive feedback to elevate design quality.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience contributing to a design system. Familiarity with 3D design and motion/animation. Understanding of design-to-dev handoff and QA in production environments. Red Flags

-Over qualification -Strong visual design background- need to focus on icon system design, looking for icon experts Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.

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