Senior Graphic Designer

About the role

Alpaca is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to visually communicate complex financial services information. This role requires a blend of creative concepting and precise execution across various media. You should be adept at translating technical subjects into accessible and engaging designs.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead the visual creation of brand initiatives from initial idea to final delivery.
• Produce designs for web, mobile applications, social media content, email campaigns, outdoor advertising, presentations, and print materials.
• Develop and refine brand identity elements, including typography, color palettes, iconography, and layout principles.
• Craft supporting copy for designs, such as headlines, taglines, and short social media posts.
• Generate original illustrations that align with the brand's aesthetic.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and content teams to transform project requirements into impactful visual assets.
• Maintain and expand a design system to ensure consistency and efficiency in asset production.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of graphic design experience, demonstrated through a portfolio showcasing strong branding and diverse production capabilities.
• Prior experience in an agency setting, with a track record of managing multiple projects, adapting to various briefs, and delivering high-quality work under deadlines.
• Experience in fintech, financial services, or highly technical fields such as developer tools, infrastructure, data, or enterprise software.
• Proficiency in Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Demonstrated ability to work with and support brand systems, not just individual design pieces.
• Experience designing for multiple platforms concurrently, understanding the specific requirements and context of each.
• Strong illustration abilities, adaptable to hand-drawn, vector, or hybrid styles.
• Excellent understanding of typography and meticulous attention to compositional detail.
• Capacity to manage numerous projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines consistently.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to explain design choices and receive feedback constructively.

Nice to have

• Experience with motion graphics tools like After Effects or Lottie.
• Background in a rapidly growing startup environment or an in-house brand team.

Skills & tools

• Figma
• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• After Effects (nice to have)
• Lottie (nice to have)

Practical notes

• Competitive salary and stock options.
• Health benefits.
• A one-time USD $500 stipend for home office setup.
• A monthly stipend of USD $150 provided via a Brex Card.