Senior Designer, Visual Communications & Production

FrameWorks Institute; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FrameWorks Institute is seeking a talented Senior Designer to lead the visual design and production of reports, publications, presentations, digital campaigns, web content, infographics, and data visualizations.

The role combines strategic design thinking with hands-on production management, owning the design production pipeline in Asana, coordinating with editors, researchers, program staff, and external vendors to deliver high-quality work on schedule.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of education and/or work experience in graphic design, interactive design, multimedia, or related field.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating visual design, information design, typography, layout, and storytelling.
• Experience translating complex information into clear visual communications for broad audiences.
• Experience designing across reports, presentations, digital content, web, and campaigns.
• Strong command of design tools such as Adobe CC, Figma, Canva or comparable platforms.
• Experience with data visualization and information design.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail with focus on accessibility and brand consistency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of FrameWorks' visual communications from concept through final production.
• Translate complex research, data, and social science concepts into clear visuals.
• Develop concepts and visual approaches that maintain FrameWorks' visual identity.
• Collaborate with writers, editors, researchers, and staff to communicate ideas visually.
• Develop templates and design systems for recurring products.
• Create data visualizations and information-design products for audiences.
• Provide art direction for external designers and vendors.
• Ensure final products meet quality, accessibility, accuracy, and brand standards.
• Stay current with developments in design, visual storytelling, and emerging tech.

Skills

Graphic design

Information design

Typography

Visual storytelling

Data visualization

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Figma

Canva

Project management

Communication

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Figma

Canva

Google Workspace

Asana

Slack

Zoom

CMS

Job description

FrameWorks Institute is seeking a talented Senior Designer to lead the visual design and production of reports, publications, presentations, digital campaigns, web content, infographics, and data visualizations.

The role combines strategic design thinking with hands-on production management, owning the design production pipeline in Asana, coordinating with editors, researchers, program staff, and external vendors to deliver high-quality work on schedule.