Graphic Designer and Visual Storyteller

Summary

Join Stack Builders, a leading software consultancy, as a Graphic Designer & Visual Storyteller on a remote contract basis. You will contribute to the visual identity and user experience of a major communication platform. Collaborate with UX, Content, and Engineering teams to create various deliverables, including graphics, illustrations, animations, and web page layouts. Responsibilities include working with the existing design system, translating branding into a cohesive sitewide experience, and implementing responsive designs. You will participate in design reviews and stay updated on design and technology trends. The role requires strong portfolio, 3+ years of experience, mastery of design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator), and understanding of accessibility standards (AA, WCAG 2.1).

Requirements

• Strong portfolio showcasing branded imagery with text and diagrams communicating concepts
• 3+ years in visual and graphic Design with proven experience across digital products and platforms
• Mastery of design tools, including Figma and Adobe XD, as well as graphic and vector editing software like Photoshop and Illustrator
• Understanding of basic accessibility requirements (AA, WCAG 2.1)
• Understand basic HTML markup language
• Experience creating illustrations
• Familiarity with AEM
• Ability to articulate and defend design decisions to technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills across multicultural teams
• Experience working in Agile environments
• Knowledge of user research methodologies, personas, and design validation techniques
• Must reside in the United States, Colombia, or Canada
• Authorized to work as an independent contractor
• Fluent in English (C1/C2 level)

Responsibilities

• Create a wide variety of deliverables for an enterprise website, including graphics, illustrations, page layouts, animations, and other design artifacts as needed
• Work closely with UX, Content, and Engineering teams to turn design ideas and concepts into user-facing graphics and web pages
• Collaborate with stakeholders to visually communicate the benefits of our products and how they work; may include complex diagrams
• Work with the existing design system and contribute to advancing and refining it
• Translate new branding into a cohesive sitewide experience, incorporating new look and feel into web design layouts, components, and elements
• Implement responsive designs that improve the user's experience on desktop and mobile devices
• Participate in weekly design review meetings
• Maintain current understanding of advances in design, technology, and trends, knowledge of design software capabilities and limitations
• Implement designs optimized for all screen sizes, adhering to the current accessibility standards (AA, WCAG 2.1)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Lottie, and creating animations is a big plus

Benefits

• 100% Remote: Fully Remote Work modality
• People-First Culture: Human-centered experience and support
• Challenging Projects: Collaborate with leading global companies
• Learning & Growth: 1:1 coaching, pairing sessions, and access to conferences
• Timely Payments: Wire transfers straight to your account
• Community Support: Join a passionate team of learners and builders