Senior Graphic Designer

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Salary Range: Based on experience

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST (with flexibility for urgent design iterations)

Locations: Remote (PST hours required, non-negotiable)

Holidays: U.S. Holidays

About Pearl Talent:

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

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Why Work with Us?:

At Pearl, we're not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, make an impact, and build a long-term career. We believe in creating environments where your potential is recognized, your voice matters, and your success is tied to meaningful work—not short-term perks. Joining Pearl means stepping into opportunities that challenge you, support you, and set you up for lasting success.

About the Company:

We are a full-service creative agency with over a decade of experience helping brands tell visually stunning stories through design, video, and digital campaigns. Our boutique team partners with clients across industries—from education and healthcare to tech and lifestyle brands—blending cinematic creativity with performance-driven marketing. We're scaling operations and looking for senior creatives who can bring polish, precision, and ownership to fast-paced production cycles.

Role Overview:

We're hiring a Senior Graphic Designer / Video Editor & Animator to take ownership of creative output across both static and motion formats. This role is perfect for a strong mid- to senior-level designer who wants to step into more responsibility, manage end-to-end projects, and deliver polished work that meets client-level expectations.

You'll work across brand identity, campaign creative, decks, and light motion graphics—partnering closely with leadership to turn ideas into visuals that inspire and convert. The right candidate will bring strong design intuition, an eye for detail, and the ability to deliver high-quality work with minimal direction.

This isn't just about executing tasks—it's about owning the creative process, producing near-final work from the first round, and helping shape the visual standards of the agency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design static and motion assets for paid campaigns, social media, decks, newsletters, pitch materials, and brand refreshes
• Lead visual execution on client rebrands, logo development, and identity systems
• Apply and evolve brand guidelines to maintain consistency across platforms
• Build and polish presentation decks (Google Slides, Keynote, PowerPoint) that combine strategy with strong visual appeal
• Create short-form animations and motion graphics (bumpers, lower thirds, GIFs, social ads)
• Partner with senior stakeholders to translate briefs into high-quality visual outcomes
• Mentor junior creatives when needed and help strengthen internal processes

Requirements:

Must-Have:

• 3–7 years of professional design experience in an agency or fast-paced brand environment
• Strong portfolio showcasing brand identity, campaign creative, and motion design (static + animated assets)
• Mastery of Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects)
• Experience designing brand kits, logos, and identity systems
• Motion design ability: transitions, lower thirds, animated ads, and light compositing
• Ability to create polished, visually strong presentation decks (Google Slides, PowerPoint, Keynote)
• Excellent English communication (written + spoken)
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results with minimal handholding
• Availability to work full-time PST hours (non-negotiable)

Nice-to-Have:

• Light video editing experience (Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve)
• Experience across education, health, or nonprofit sectors
• Mentorship experience or ability to guide junior creatives
• Comfort suggesting process improvements and optimizing workflows

What Success Looks Like Days)

30 Days:

• Complete onboarding and deep dive into brand guidelines and project pipelines
• Own 1–2 design briefs independently with minimal revisions
• Build rapport with leadership and contribute to creative feedback cycles

60 Days:

• Take full ownership of creative deliverables across multiple clients
• Streamline revision processes and reduce feedback cycles
• Lead or co-lead a rebrand initiative or client deck revamp

90 Days:

• Fully embedded as the lead designer and visual anchor for the team
• Deliver 3–4 polished creative packages weekly with limited revisions
• Act as a creative partner in campaign direction and visual innovation
• Build scalable design systems and resources for long-term growth

Benefits:

Compensation Package:

• Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills
• Remote Work: Fully remote
• Direct Mentorship: Grow through guidance from international industry experts
• Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth
• Global Networking: Work and connect with professionals around the world
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours that support a healthy work-life balance

Ready to Join Us?:

If this role aligns with your skills and career goals, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your journey with Pearl.