Lead Graphic Designer - Remote

About Social Discovery Group

Social Discovery Group is a pioneering organization focused on transforming online interactions into meaningful human connections. Dedicated to combating loneliness and disconnection, SDG builds innovative social entertainment platforms that promote genuine engagement across a global, multicultural audience. The company operates a diverse portfolio of social discovery products and supports a remote workforce worldwide. It has been recognized as a "Great Place to Work" in both the USA and Japan for 2024–2025 and is ranked among the Top-5 Companies for Work-From-Anywhere Jobs by FlexJobs in 2025, reflecting its inclusive and innovative culture.

Role Overview

We seek an experienced Lead Graphic Designer to enhance the visual appeal of SDG’s social platforms and marketing campaigns. This role involves leading the graphic design team, integrating AI-powered workflows for improved efficiency and scalability, and collaborating with marketing, product, and development teams. The successful candidate will have expertise in digital and web design, proficiency with AI creative tools, and a proven ability to deliver large volumes of high-quality designs in a fast-paced setting. They will establish scalable design processes using automation and AI technologies to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the graphic design team, assuring superior creative outputs.
• Review and approve designs from internal and freelance designers, providing actionable feedback.
• Directly engage with complex or high-priority projects to uphold quality standards.
• Create, implement, and refine AI-driven design workflows and automation systems.
• Boost production efficiency and scalability without compromising visual excellence.
• Champion AI tools adoption, including team training and sharing best practices.
• Ensure brand consistency across all visual materials and campaigns.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, and development to align design strategies with company goals.
• Manage high-volume asset creation for paid campaigns, including social, email, banner, and landing page graphics.
• Optimize all visual content for digital platforms and performance analytics.
• Develop scalable creative processes, templates, and standards for consistent output.
• Balance creative quality with deadlines and operational efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in graphic and web design with at least 2 years in senior or leadership roles.
• Practical experience using AI tools for creative workflows such as Flux, ComfyUI, Stable Diffusion, NanoBanana, or Imagen.
• Skills in building scalable production systems incorporating templates, modular assets, and automation.
• Track record of shortening production timelines and reducing costs through AI implementation.
• Background in fast-paced environments like startups, scale-ups, or large agencies.
• Understanding of performance marketing campaigns focusing on metrics like CTR, CPA, and ROI.
• Expertise designing digital assets including landing pages, email templates, social media creatives, and banners for platforms such as Meta, TikTok, and Google.
• Strong command of brand guideline enforcement across multiple media formats.
• High proficiency with Figma features such as auto-layout, components, and scalable design systems.
• Familiarity with responsive web and email design principles, technical constraints, and handoff processes.
• Experience with AI image generation, prompt engineering, and tools for style consistency like LoRA, IP-Adapter, ControlNet.
• Basic knowledge of motion design software like After Effects is advantageous.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication abilities to guide creative teams and freelancers effectively.

Benefits

• Full-time remote position.
• Competitive salary with transparent compensation details provided during recruitment.
• 28 calendar days of annual paid vacation.
• 7 wellness days annually to support work-life balance.
• Referral bonuses up to $5000.
• 50% coverage for professional training, conferences, and industry events.
• Discounts on English language lessons.
• Health benefits including up to $1,000 gross reimbursement yearly for health insurance or medical costs for employees and dependents.
• Fully equipped remote or office workspace options with setup reimbursements.
• Participation in an internal gamified rewards system offering bonuses and merchandise exchange opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.