Lead Designer Corporate Communications

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a partner organization seeking a Lead Designer specializing in Corporate Communications based in the United States. This role provides a unique chance to define the visual identity of an international company by delivering impactful corporate and internal communications.

Serving as a strategic creative collaborator, you will convert intricate business stories into visually engaging content aimed at employees, senior leadership, investors, and public audiences. This position blends hands-on design expertise with creative leadership responsibilities, empowering you to set standards, develop scalable systems, and mentor fellow designers.

Your work will span executive presentations, reports, digital platforms, and brand-centric communication projects. The ideal candidate exhibits advanced storytelling abilities, strategic mindset, and thrives in a dynamic remote work environment. This highly visible role significantly shapes the communication of vital organizational messages inside and outside the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full design cycle for corporate and internal communications including executive decks, newsletters, digital signage, reports, board documents, investor materials, and other critical assets.
• Ensure a consistently high creative standard by maintaining clarity, brand alignment, and uniformity across all deliverables.
• Build and maintain scalable design frameworks, templates, libraries, and creative toolkits to enhance efficiency without compromising quality.
• Transform complex business data, financial information, and strategic plans into compelling visual stories tailored to various audiences.
• Collaborate with video and motion design teams to produce integrated visual messaging across multiple media formats.
• Partner closely with corporate communications professionals to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and address key business initiatives.
• Work directly with senior executives and cross-functional leaders ensuring meticulous attention to detail on strategic projects.
• Oversee multiple design projects independently, balancing competing demands while ensuring excellence.
• Provide mentorship through structured feedback, creative critiques, and knowledge sharing to elevate the design team's capabilities.
• Promote innovation by leveraging AI-driven creative tools to optimize workflows, automate routine tasks, and apply data insights for improved design impact.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years professional design experience with a strong portfolio in presentations, editorial design, corporate communications, and digital assets.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience combining professional practice and design proficiency.
• Demonstrated expertise producing executive-level deliverables such as board presentations, investor communications, annual reports, or strategic documents.
• Advanced skills in Figma including component libraries and auto-layout, plus proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite tools like InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Experience developing and managing scalable design systems, templates, and frameworks.
• Excellent visual storytelling skills, especially for interpreting complex financial and strategic information.
• Background in large organizations emphasizing design consistency and systemized processes.
• Preferred experience in B2B SaaS, technology sectors, corporate branding, or enterprise-level businesses.
• Proven ability to mentor designers, lead creative reviews, and deliver constructive feedback.
• Strong communication skills to explain design strategies effectively to senior non-design stakeholders.
• Highly organized with capacity to manage multiple projects autonomously in a fully remote setup.
• Familiarity with internal communication platforms and collaboration tools is advantageous.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary ranging from $133,000 to $214,000.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus program.
• Restricted Stock Units granted upon hiring.
• 401(k) matching benefits.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Flexible remote working arrangements within the United States.
• Chance to impact major corporate communications and brand initiatives.
• Workplace culture fostering innovation, inclusivity, and professional development.
• Opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technology and AI-based creative workflows.
• Supportive environment valuing creativity, ongoing improvement, and meaningful outcomes.

Additional Information

This role is handled on behalf of a partner company responsible for processing applications and subsequent recruitment stages. We deploy AI-assisted candidate matching to ensure impartial, quick, and accurate selection aligned with the job criteria. Final hiring decisions and next steps—including interviews and evaluations—are conducted by the company's internal team.

Applicants’ data will be processed in compliance with data protection regulations for recruitment purposes, including use of AI tools to assist in evaluation. Human judgment remains central to final employment selections.