Human Agency
Senior Brand + Web Designer - Chicago, IL
Human Agency, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Brand + Web Designer – Chicago, IL
Human Agency is hiring a Senior Brand + Web Designer to craft iconic brand stories, stunning website experiences, and compelling campaign visuals across digital channels. This full‑time role is remote with a primary basis in Chicago, IL.
About Us We’re a fast‑growing agency that partners with diverse clients to deliver AI‑enabled strategies, creative solutions, and product design that is both beautiful and functional. Our culture values flat teamwork, continuous learning, critique, and the belief that great ideas win regardless of source.
Role Overview As a senior designer you will own end‑to‑end creative work—from brand strategy to visual execution—across agency‑wide projects. Your portfolio should demonstrate excellence in brand identity, website design, and marketing assets.
Responsibilities
Lead brand storytelling and visual identity development for clients, creating logos, typography, color systems, visual language, and style guides.
Translate brand strategy into cohesive design systems that work across web, print, social, and campaign materials, and maintain documentation for consistency.
Design end‑to‑end website experiences, including marketing sites, microsites, and landing pages, with strong UX, responsive UI, performance, and accessibility focus.
Create detailed wireframes, user flows, and high‑fidelity interfaces for developer handoff.
Partner with engineering to visually QA implementations and ensure design integrity at launch.
Design and deliver creative assets for social content, email campaigns, presentations, printed materials, and campaign collateral.
Support content creation, including copy, storyboards, and blog visuals.
Design AI‑enabled marketing content and experiences, editing AI‑assisted copy while maintaining brand voice.
Collaborate with leadership, product, engineering, and client‑facing teams to define objectives and deliver solutions.
Scope creative projects and support execution across full‑time and freelance team members.
Synthesize research and insights into clear, client‑facing presentations with actionable recommendations.
Qualifications
Professional design experience covering brand, web, and visual design.
Portfolio that showcases brand identity, website design, and marketing creative across diverse projects.
Expert proficiency in Figma (Design, FigJam, Slides) and Adobe Creative Suite.
Proven ability to create, manage, and evolve design systems and brand guidelines.
Strong visual design sensibility with exceptional attention to typography, color, composition, and detail.
Experience designing responsive websites with an understanding of UX principles, accessibility, and web performance.
Basic familiarity with Webflow and web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to collaborate effectively with engineers.
Ability to work in fast‑paced environments with quick turnarounds while maintaining high‑quality output.
Clear, confident communication skills.
Bonus
Startup or agency experience with exposure to diverse client work.
Experience with video production support (storyboarding, motion graphics, lower thirds).
Knowledge of SEO basics, web optimization, and accessibility standards.
Curiosity about GenAI tools and experience incorporating them into design workflows.
Experience mentoring designers or establishing team processes.
Compensation This role offers competitive pay with performance‑based bonuses. Final compensation will vary based on experience, performance, and location.
Why Join Human Agency At Human Agency, you’ll lead projects, own creative strategy, and grow alongside a team that values purpose‑driven work, autonomous leadership, and inclusive culture. Every design you create influences real‑world impact for clients across sectors.
Equal Opportunity Commitment Human Agency is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and strive to build an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed and empowered.
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About Us We’re a fast‑growing agency that partners with diverse clients to deliver AI‑enabled strategies, creative solutions, and product design that is both beautiful and functional. Our culture values flat teamwork, continuous learning, critique, and the belief that great ideas win regardless of source.
Role Overview As a senior designer you will own end‑to‑end creative work—from brand strategy to visual execution—across agency‑wide projects. Your portfolio should demonstrate excellence in brand identity, website design, and marketing assets.
Responsibilities
Lead brand storytelling and visual identity development for clients, creating logos, typography, color systems, visual language, and style guides.
Translate brand strategy into cohesive design systems that work across web, print, social, and campaign materials, and maintain documentation for consistency.
Design end‑to‑end website experiences, including marketing sites, microsites, and landing pages, with strong UX, responsive UI, performance, and accessibility focus.
Create detailed wireframes, user flows, and high‑fidelity interfaces for developer handoff.
Partner with engineering to visually QA implementations and ensure design integrity at launch.
Design and deliver creative assets for social content, email campaigns, presentations, printed materials, and campaign collateral.
Support content creation, including copy, storyboards, and blog visuals.
Design AI‑enabled marketing content and experiences, editing AI‑assisted copy while maintaining brand voice.
Collaborate with leadership, product, engineering, and client‑facing teams to define objectives and deliver solutions.
Scope creative projects and support execution across full‑time and freelance team members.
Synthesize research and insights into clear, client‑facing presentations with actionable recommendations.
Qualifications
Professional design experience covering brand, web, and visual design.
Portfolio that showcases brand identity, website design, and marketing creative across diverse projects.
Expert proficiency in Figma (Design, FigJam, Slides) and Adobe Creative Suite.
Proven ability to create, manage, and evolve design systems and brand guidelines.
Strong visual design sensibility with exceptional attention to typography, color, composition, and detail.
Experience designing responsive websites with an understanding of UX principles, accessibility, and web performance.
Basic familiarity with Webflow and web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) to collaborate effectively with engineers.
Ability to work in fast‑paced environments with quick turnarounds while maintaining high‑quality output.
Clear, confident communication skills.
Bonus
Startup or agency experience with exposure to diverse client work.
Experience with video production support (storyboarding, motion graphics, lower thirds).
Knowledge of SEO basics, web optimization, and accessibility standards.
Curiosity about GenAI tools and experience incorporating them into design workflows.
Experience mentoring designers or establishing team processes.
Compensation This role offers competitive pay with performance‑based bonuses. Final compensation will vary based on experience, performance, and location.
Why Join Human Agency At Human Agency, you’ll lead projects, own creative strategy, and grow alongside a team that values purpose‑driven work, autonomous leadership, and inclusive culture. Every design you create influences real‑world impact for clients across sectors.
Equal Opportunity Commitment Human Agency is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and strive to build an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed and empowered.
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