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Sr. Graphic Designer

Victaulic, New York, NY, USA

Pay: 60.000 - 80.000

Job type: Freelance


The Senior Graphic Designer role requires a combination of exceptional visual design skills, strategic thinking, and operational awareness. This position goes beyond execution, playing a critical role in shaping how creative work is prioritized, developed, and delivered across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Leadership & Execution

Lead the design and execution of high-quality creative across channels, including digital, print, campaigns, web, email, and events

Translate business goals, audience insights, and brand strategy into compelling visual concepts and assets

Ensure consistency and excellence across all deliverables, maintaining and evolving brand standards

Contribute to and elevate the overall creative direction of marketing initiatives

Own projects from concept through final delivery, including iteration and refinement

Creative Strategy

Develop clear, insight-driven creative approaches that align with campaign objectives

Partner with stakeholders early to shape briefs, clarify goals, and define success criteria

Bring forward new ideas, design trends, and innovative approaches to continuously improve creative output

Resource & Workflow Optimization

Assess incoming creative needs and determine the most effective path to execution (self-led, collaborative, or external support)

Help streamline creative workflows, intake processes, and timelines to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks

Maintain visibility into workload and priorities to ensure deadlines are met without compromising quality

External Partner Collaboration

Collaborate with freelance designers, agencies, and creative partners as needed to expand capacity

Provide clear direction, feedback, and quality control to ensure external work meets brand and business standards

Build a reliable network of creative partners that can be leveraged as demand fluctuates

Cross-Functional Partnership

Act as a trusted creative partner to marketing and business stakeholders

Communicate clearly on timelines, expectations, and trade-offs

Participate in campaign planning and contribute creative perspective to strategic discussions

Qualifications & Skills

7+ years of experience in graphic design or visual communication roles

Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality work across multiple channels and formats

Deep expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and modern design tools

Ability to balance concepting and hands-on execution with speed and precision

Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment

Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain design decisions clearly

Experience collaborating with external vendors, freelancers, or agencies

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities

Strong editing and proofreading skills

Ability to travel as needed

Ability to meet deadlines, budgets, and objectives, and work as a team with other Marketing and cross department professionals

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