Senior Visual Communication Designer Job at IDEO in San Francisco

In a Nutshell
Visual Communication Designers at IDEO make the biggest impact through visual storytelling. They work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to bring ideas, research, strategy, and stories to life through strong craft execution.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in graphic design and experience applying practical and conceptual design principles across brand expression, interaction and digital product experiences, motion, and storytelling. We’re looking for designers who bring a distinct visual voice, curiosity, and a commitment to craft excellence.

Core Responsibilities

Partner closely with a single, long-term Entertainment and Technology client, contributing to the ongoing evolution of their brand, platforms, and experiences over time.

Set the visual design direction of projects through exploration, strategy, graphic design, and storytelling.

Design environments, experiences, websites, apps, and combined digital and physical experiences with the end user in mind.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary designers with backgrounds such as industrial design, interaction design, business design, and mechanical engineering to solve problems.

Work through all phases of a project, from translating verbal ideas into rough visual concepts to creating production‑ready artwork, and to create prototype looks of different fidelity to help teams determine design direction.

Create compelling visual narratives that communicate user stories and our strategic solutions.

Be an advocate for exceptional visual design, elevating craft, clarity, and coherence while working within complex systems, constraints, and timelines.

Relevant Experience and Skills

Relevant experience and/or educational background in communications design, graphic design, or a closely related discipline, gained in a studio, agency, or in‑house environment.

A strong foundation in visual design craft, including typography, layout, composition, color, and systems thinking.

Experience designing across multiple mediums, such as brand and brand expression, information design, digital and interactive experiences, motion, and presentation design.

Demonstrated ability to translate complex ideas, data, and strategies into clear, compelling visual narratives.

Comfort working from early concepting and synthesis through execution, refinement, and delivery.

Experience collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.

Confidence in explaining design decisions, and using storytelling to align teams and move projects forward.

High level of self‑direction, organization, and accountability.

Key Mindsets

Collaborative and adaptable: able to navigate team dynamics, timelines, and client contexts while delivering exceptional design.

Growth oriented and resilient: open to feedback, eager to iterate, and comfortable learning through experimentation and critique.

Curious and proactive: able to generate ideas, take initiative, and contribute wherever needed, from early exploration to final delivery.

What Does IDEO Offer You?
IDEO is a place where you can solve diverse, complex challenges for our clients and their organizations, alongside thoughtful, intelligent individuals who lead with curiosity, empathy, and humility. We intentionally craft moments that allow our community to pause, create, and connect. We encourage our community to bring their whole selves to work, respect the need for work‑life balance, and allow for autonomy in the design process and your career.

Payscale & Benefits
IDEO is committed to paying its employees, contractors & vendors equitably, regardless of gender identity or race/ethnicity/cultural identity.

The salary range for this role is $80,000–$100,000 USD. Final offers may vary based on candidate experience, location, and other factors. As a full‑time position, this role is eligible for employee benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer
IDEA is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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