Vice President, Senior Graphic Designer

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Job Title: Vice President, Senior Graphic Designer

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to join our Marketing team and serve as the firm's lead visual design authority. This role sits within the Distribution organization and is responsible for defining, evolving, and upholding the firm's visual identity in support of business development, client engagement, and brand-building initiatives.

This position is appropriate for a highly experienced designer who combines strategic brand leadership with hands-on execution excellence. The Senior Graphic Designer will oversee end-to-end design delivery across print, digital, and interactive experiences, manage one designer, coordinate with external vendors, and serve as a trusted creative partner to marketing, investment, and distribution stakeholders.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role within a lean marketing organization, offering meaningful influence over how a $30B growth equity platform is represented to clients, prospects, and partners globally.

Role Focus:

The Senior Graphic Designer will serve as the lead designer for the firm, establishing and enforcing brand standards while translating complex investment concepts into clear, compelling, and sophisticated visual communications. The role requires strong creative judgment, operational rigor, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate approaches design with a team-first mindset, balancing strategic leadership with a willingness to execute wherever needed to support business priorities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Creative Leadership & Brand Stewardship

Serve as lead designer, defining, evolving, and upholding the firmwide visual identity and branding guidelines
Provide creative direction to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with business objectives across all marketing deliverables
Act as a creative advisor and resource to cross-functional partners, guiding brand application and visual standards
Proactively identify opportunities to elevate brand presence and improve communication effectiveness
Design Execution & Delivery

Lead end-to-end design across:
Print collateral:

brochures, commentaries, white papers, event materials
Digital assets:

web graphics, videos, presentations
Interactive experiences:

including Ceros animated modules for landing pages

Conceptualize and develop innovative visual solutions within established brand frameworks
Maintain a high standard of excellence in typography, layout, composition, and visual storytelling
Translate business needs and complex ideas into clear, compelling visual communications
Support quarterly updates, ongoing marketing initiatives, client materials, new business efforts, and fund launches
Project & Production Management

Oversee the full lifecycle of projects-from concept through production and final delivery
Manage multiple design initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards
Conduct pre- and post-production quality control reviews for accuracy, consistency, and craftsmanship
Coordinate with external vendors and production partners for print and execution
Develop specifications for estimates and review and approve vendor invoices as needed
Team Leadership & Collaboration

Manage and mentor one designer, providing guidance, feedback, and prioritization support
Oversee workflows, balance workloads, and ensure efficient project execution
Partner closely with marketing, distribution, investment teams, and external partners
Approach all work with a collaborative, team-first, hands-on mindset
Core Competencies

Strong conceptual thinking and visual problem-solving ability
High level of design sophistication, precision, and attention to detail
Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution
Excellent communication and stakeholder partnership skills
Proven ability to operate independently, lead under pressure, and manage competing priorities
Technical Expertise

Expert proficiency working cross-platform (Mac and PC) with:
Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, etc.)
Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
Ceros (interactive and animation modules)

Deep understanding of print production, digital design, and asset management workflows
Experience developing production specifications and managing vendor relationships
Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience, Advance degree preferred
Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or above in a 4.0 scale
10+ years of professional design experience (in-house and/or agency)
Demonstrated experience in creative leadership and people management
Strong portfolio showcasing brand-driven print, digital, and interactive work
Experience in financial services, asset management, or highly regulated industries preferred

Salary Expectations:

$120,000-140,000 base salary plus discretionary bonus per performance

Note: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.