Designer

📋 Description

• Highwire is a modern strategic communications and digital marketing agency designed for disruptive companies.

• We work with high-growth technology companies and established brands looking to reinvent themselves.

• At Highwire, we believe that storytelling fuels transformation.

• The most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives.

• We foster an inclusive environment where everyone—regardless of age, race/ethnicity, size, shape, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and different abilities – can feel safe, celebrated and worthy.

• We ensure every Highwire Walker has unique support to climb to success.

• Our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging is permanent and foundational to our business and culture.

• Our people-first culture is driven by four core values: Team Empowerment, Growth Mindset, Inclusion Always, and Fierce Distinction.

• We’re looking for individuals with big ideas, strong opinions, and the energy to bring them to life.

• As a Designer, you’ll be instrumental in driving agency growth by crafting engaging, strategic, and visually stunning content that aligns with existing client brand identities while pushing creative boundaries.

🎯 Requirements

• 3-5 years professional design experience (agency or in-house tech company experience preferred).

• Visual, graphic, or motion design degree or equivalent experience.

• A compelling portfolio showcasing a range of professional work in visual design and motion design, demonstrating a solid understanding of design principles and web design best practices.

• Expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD).

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Figma and Adobe After Effects.

• Familiarity with Cinema 4D (a plus).

• Ability to leverage drag & drop platforms to hand off self-serve toolkits to our clients through Canva and/or Adobe Express.

• Strong understanding of motion graphic principles and their role in brand identity development.

• Experience with storyboarding, pacing, color theory, and visual hierarchy to craft compelling narratives.

• Excellent communication skills to provide project guidance, collaborate with teams, and present work effectively.

• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet project deadlines.

• Familiarity with project management tools to streamline workflows.

• Attention to detail and a collaborative mindset, ensuring the best creative outcomes for clients.

• Ability to manage time independently. Must be able to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and proactively flag conflicts with account and creative teams.

• A finger on the pulse of the latest design, social, and digital trends.

• Ability to work within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Merit-based bonuses and promotions

• Hybrid work model to suit your schedule and lifestyle

• Excellent vacation policy including an extended break for summer and winter holiday

• Participate in Empower Hours on Fridays; Team has the ability to log off by 3 pm

• 401K Match

• Medical and dental benefits/ FSA

• Paid Parental Leave

• Commuter Benefit

• Home office equipment stipend

• Growth Mindset Stipend of $100 annually for books, exhibitions, etc.

• Technology reimbursement

• Wellness benefit

• Donation Match

• Mentorship

• Monthly recognition programs

• Employee referral bonus

• New business referral bonus

• Quarterly Highwire fun events – Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday

• Dog-friendly work environment

• Extremely supportive, nurturing environment with many opportunities for learning and growth