What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer position at Highwire?
About us
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. And the most impactful stories represent all voices and perspectives. As a values-driven agency, 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. We aspire to change our industry and build a better future for all.
Our people-first culture is driven by four core values:
- Team Empowerment
- Growth Mindset
- Inclusion Always
- Fierce Distinction
We’re looking for individuals with big ideas, strong opinions, and the energy to bring them to life. If you thrive in an environment that values personal accountability, high standards, and boundless motivation, this is the opportunity for you. Be part of our award-winning culture and contribute to an exciting and growing business where you can make a real impact.
We are based in San Francisco, with offices in New York and Chicago. We are open to hiring in the following states: California, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C.
About the Position
We are searching for a talented Designer to join our team and make a meaningful impact through high-quality design solutions that tackle our clients' challenges and elevate their brand presence. Specializing in brand design, brand transformations, and content design, this role will also embrace the powerful potential of how motion design helps bring brands to life across diverse platforms.
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. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and clients, ensuring that every piece of work contributes to compelling brand experiences and meaningful customer journeys.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop cohesive creative storytelling across different mediums, always keeping creative strategy at the core.
- Produce high-quality motion work that strengthens brand identity and enhances brand storytelling.
- Balance brand integrity with experimentation, bringing a bold and curious approach to design.
- Understand and differentiate between social-first creative and brand-first creative, tailoring content accordingly.
- Ensure consistency in static and motion projects to maintain a unified brand experience.
- Proactively solve process challenges to streamline workflows across integrated teams.
- Take a 360-degree approach, considering all potential customer touchpoints and brand interactions.
- Demonstrate business curiosity, seeking to understand client goals and how creative solutions drive impact.
- Brainstorm and develop creative concepts independently and in collaboration with account teams and creative team.
- Identify opportunities to enhance creative within existing client workflows, researching and presenting new ideas.
- Present design work internally and externally, effectively communicating both creative vision and strategic rationale to designers and non-designers alike.
- Help mentor and coach interns, junior designers, and non-creatives in understanding design and its impact on business.
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.
Highwire Perks
- 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
The duties delineated above will vary depending on the needs of each specific account, and in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. This individual will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisors.
We are actively seeking candidates who possess a genuine passion for tech PR and are excited to expand our team. As we continue to grow our agency, we are proactively building a pipeline of exceptional individuals to connect with and consider for future opportunities.
If you are enthusiastic about the world of tech PR and are eager to embark on a rewarding career in this field, we encourage you to start the conversation by applying today. We value your interest in our agency and look forward to hearing from you.
Apply now and let's explore the possibilities together!
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