Remote Creative Services Lead — Visual Storytelling

Mathematica, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work eligible

Annual bonus target

Employee-owned ESOP

Job summary

Mathematica, Inc. seeks a Creative Services Manager (Remote Eligible) to lead a team of designers in creating accessible, high-quality visual communications across print and digital channels.

You will provide creative direction while contributing directly to design projects and maintain brand standards. The role blends leadership, operations, and strategic partnerships, leveraging emerging technologies including AI-enabled design tools to improve efficiency and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least seven years of progressive experience in creative services, graphic design, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing complex creative projects.
• Experience in professional services, consulting, research, client services, or similarly complex environments preferred.
• Expertise in graphic design, creative direction, visual storytelling, and information design across print and digital platforms.
• Strong proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office on a Windows platform.
• Proven success leading creative teams, managing multiple priorities, and mentoring design professionals.
• Experience establishing design standards, brand governance, and accessible design practices, including 508 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Creative direction and hands-on design across print and digital channels.
• Lead the creation of accessible, high-impact visual communications such as reports, presentations, infographics, and data visuals.
• Maintain and evolve design standards, brand guidelines, templates, and visual assets.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of creative professionals and oversee project delivery.
• Oversee budgets, resource planning, and external partners to ensure quality.

Skills

Creative leadership

Visual storytelling

Brand governance

Accessibility design

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mathematica, Inc. seeks a Creative Services Manager (Remote Eligible) to lead a team of designers in creating accessible, high-quality visual communications across print and digital channels.

You will provide creative direction while contributing directly to design projects and maintain brand standards. The role blends leadership, operations, and strategic partnerships, leveraging emerging technologies including AI-enabled design tools to improve efficiency and impact.