Senior Visual Designer

R/GA; New York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

R/GA EMEA in London is seeking a Senior Visual Designer to define concepts, build design systems, and lead the delivery of visual artefacts across projects. You’ll translate client challenges into intuitive, award‑worthy visuals while balancing craft with systems thinking.

This role embraces AI as a creative tool to expand ideas and speed up workflows. You’ll mentor designers, collaborate with strategy, experience design and technology teams, and contribute to a collaborative, studio‑based

Qualifications

• Proven ability to produce cutting edge creative work.
• Passion for design and awareness of trends and technologies.
• Proactive, collaborative attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail when creating design artifacts and assets.
• Deep experience designing UIs/UX for responsive websites, products, and mobile.

Responsibilities

• Create best-in-class design outputs meeting R/GA's standards of craft and innovation.
• Design UI, design systems, layouts, brand identity, iconography, and presentation narratives.
• Collaborate with strategy, experience design, and technology teams to translate ideas into tangible outcomes.
• Partner with Creative Directors to define creative direction and execute the design vision.
• Integrate AI and emerging tools into the design process to enhance creativity and execution.
• Mentor and guide Designers and Junior Designers, elevating team craft.

Skills

Design fundamentals

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Prototyping

Motion design

Tools

AI tools

Design systems

Job description

R/GA EMEA

VISUAL DESIGN/

SENIOR VISUAL DESIGNER

About R/GA is the creative innovation company for the intelligence age. We design intelligent brand systems that help businesses get ahead. We evolve as technology shapes the world, and we help our clients do the same.

Our team is a mix of specialists working at the intersection of brand design, product and experience design, campaign design and technology. We work hybridly both in the studio and online across EMEA, bringing together the leading minds of our specialist crafts to solve any problem.

The role

Our designers are thinkers, makers, and storytellers who use design to bring ideas to life. They explore new creative spaces and deliver outcomes that are both innovative and purposeful. Grounded in strong design fundamentals, they balance craft and systems thinking to identify user needs, interpret client challenges, and create visual languages that are as intuitive as they are beautiful.

As a Senior Visual Designer at R/GA, you’ll be responsible for defining concepts, creating design strategies and systems, and overseeing the delivery of visual design artefacts across projects. We are looking for a mix of conceptual thinking, design craft and flair to create meaningful and memorable work.

A key part of this role is using AI as a tool to augment creativity and craft. You’ll use emerging technologies to expand ideas, elevate exploration and advance process.

On any given day...

• Create best-in-class design outputs that meet R/GA’s standards of craft and innovation.
• Create designs such as user interface, design systems, layouts, brand identity, iconography, and presentation narratives.
• Collaborate with strategy, experience design, and technology teams to translate ideas into tangible outcomes.
• Partner with Creative Directors to define creative direction and execute the design vision.
• Integrate AI and emerging tools into the design process to enhance creativity and execution.
• Manage the quality and consistency of visual design across all phases of a project.
• Mentor and guide Designers and Junior Designers, helping to elevate the overall craft of the team.
• Participate constructively in cross-discipline communications and presentations.
• Execute design work to ensure final deliverables meet R/GA standards and client expectations

The ideal person has

• Has a proven ability to produce cutting edge creative work, and an advanced understanding of design.
• Has a passion for design and is aware of emerging trends and technologies.
• Brings a proactive, positive attitude and thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail when creating design artifacts and assets.
• Has deep experience designing user interfaces and experiences for responsive websites, products, and mobile applications.
• Exhibits exceptional communication skills within the agency team and with clients.
• Is open to feedback and approaches new problems with curiosity.
• Embraces challenges and new methods of thinking.
• Is able to create and craft award winning work.

You bring

• Advanced knowledge of design fundamentals and methodologies
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Keynote and emerging AI tools
• Prototyping experience
• Motion design experience is a plus

Why you should work here

Hybrid working with 3 days a week in our London office (Wednesday and Thursday are our core days).

Flexible hours allowing you to design a workday that fits your lifestyle.

Wellbeing and learning resources with budget to support your health and wellness.

A supportive culture that is collaborative, inclusive, and people-first.

Diversity

No matter who you are, where you’re from, who you love, follow in faith, disability (or superpower) status, ethnicity or the gender you identify with (please do tell us your pronouns), you're welcome at R/GA. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any interview process, please do let us know.