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Job Title: Senior Graphic Designer

Organization: The Surplus Line Association of California (SLA)

Location: San Ramon, CA

Position Type: Full-time, In-Office

Salary: $75,000 – 95,000

Position Overview

The Surplus Line Association of California (SLA) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Graphic Designer to lead the development of creative assets that advance the SLA’s mission and strengthen engagement with our members, stakeholders, and the broader insurance community. This role combines exceptional expertise in graphic design to deliver impactful communications across print, digital, and broadcast platforms.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation of multimedia disciplines, a commitment to honing their craft, and the ability to turn ideas into beautifully crafted multimedia content. The ability to solve problems and work with minimal supervision is also valued.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize, design, and produce compelling visual content—static and motion—that reflects the SLA’s brand standards and communicates complex ideas with clarity and creativity.

Develop original artwork for a wide range of applications including brand elements, annual reports, infographics, illustrations, and digital presentations.

Create collateral that supports member services, industry events, training programs, and thought leadership initiatives, including large-scale event graphics, and digital campaigns.

Lead the creation of dynamic motion graphics and animations for SLA’s broadcast studio, livestream programming, and original video journalism projects.

Partner with internal teams—including communications, membership, other departments to ensure design deliverables meet stakeholder needs, timelines, and project goals.

Uphold and evolve the SLA’s brand identity, ensuring consistency across all platforms and channels, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Present and articulate design concepts for internal review and executive approval, balancing creative vision with organizational strategy.

Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, from concept through delivery, while maintaining accountability for quality, deadlines, and production standards.

Troubleshoot and resolve production challenges, including file preparation, color correction, and formatting for digital and print media.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia Arts, Graphic Design, or related field.

5-7 years of experience in graphic design, with some experience in a senior or lead designer role.

Strong portfolio showcasing digital/print design. Having motion design portfolio is a plus.

Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, or After Effects.

A strong understanding of branding principles and the ability to develop and maintain a consistent brand.

Knowledge of HTML/CSS and basic web development principles.

Understanding typography, color theory, and composition principles.

Please submit both a resume and portfolio to be considered.

Come join our team — we’d love to have you!

At The SLA, We Take Pride In Fostering An Open, Inclusive, And Collaborative Culture Where Employees Come First. Our Commitment To Creating An Exceptional Workplace Has Earned Us Recognition

Certified as a Great Place to Work three years in a row.

Named one of California’s Best Workplaces for 2025.

And it’s not just the accolades — our employees agree! According to recent survey results, 87% of our team members would recommend working here to their friends and family.

As an employee-first organization, we’re passionate about supporting our team inside and outside the workplace. We offer:

Flexible work-life balance options so you can thrive both professionally and personally.

An expansive benefits package with a variety of choices for medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your needs.

Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and student loan relief programs to support lifelong learning.

A generous wellness stipend to help you invest in your health and well-being.

And because we love adding a little extra value: complimentary Costco memberships for you and your family.

If you’re looking to grow your career in an environment where your voice is heard, your contributions are valued, and fun is part of the culture — come join us!