Concept Designer

Concept Designer (Contract)

Location:

Remote (US-Based)
Schedule:

Full-time | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST (flexible for time zones)
Duration:

July 20, 2026 - June 22, 2027 (extension possible; conversion unlikely)
Hiring Manager:

Sam Aquillano, Design Director - Human Centered Experience

Overview

We are seeking a highly creative and strategic

Design Strategist

to support an enterprise Design Strategy team focused on building human-centered experiences, including tools for branch environments. This role sits at the intersection of UX, conceptual design, and business strategy-requiring strong visual storytelling, conceptual thinking, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, compelling deliverables.

This is a

strategic design role , not a production or execution-focused design position. The ideal candidate thrives in unstructured environments, demonstrates strong learning agility, and can independently navigate complex, enterprise-level design challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Create high-quality

visual designs, digital prototypes, and design collateral

(digital and print) aligned to business objectives and brand standards
Develop and present

data visualizations, concept designs, illustrations, infographics, and journey maps
Apply

human-centered design principles , incorporating research insights into design outputs
Collaborate cross-functionally with

research, analytics, business stakeholders, and technology teams
Translate complex ideas into

clear, engaging visual storytelling

for senior leadership
Support

enterprise-wide design initiatives , balancing user needs with business outcomes
Serve as a

bridge between UX and conceptual design teams
Contribute to strategic design work focused on

branch tools and customer experiences
Required Qualifications

5+ years of progressive experience in

design, UX, or visual communication
Expertise in

Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
Strong capabilities in

UI/UX design and print design
Proven ability to

synthesize complex information into visually compelling deliverables
Experience working in

ambiguous, fast-paced environments

with shifting priorities
Strong communication and presentation skills, including

executive-level storytelling
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across

cross-functional teams in enterprise environments
Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with or exposure to

AI-driven design tools and workflows
Background in

large enterprise organizations

(financial services experience not required)
Strong business acumen and ability to align design decisions with

strategic objectives
Top Success Factors

Ability to

design across multiple fidelities

(e.g., app concepts, storyboards, journey maps)
Strong conceptual thinking and ability to

visualize diverse user experiences
Comfort operating in a

highly strategic, less-defined design environment
Ability to

self-direct and problem-solve without structured guidance
Additional Information

This role focuses on

conceptual and strategic design , not production-level execution
Candidates must submit a

portfolio

at time of submission (Google Drive links cannot be accessed; alternative formats required)
Interview process:

1 video interview

with hiring leader + team members