Creative Design Lead

**Overview:** We are seeking a versatile and proactive Creative Design Lead to join our team and support a variety of state and federal programs to deliver essential information to the public through clean design and plain language. This is a great opportunity for a designer who's curious about how design, content, and usability work together to create effective communication. **Responsibilities:** • Research, gather, and synthesize scientific and policy information and translate it into understandable, audience-appropriate communication products • Provide written and oral communications to support clients in relaying clear, concise, and understandable information to various target audiences • Develop and edit audience-appropriate reports, news articles, technical publications, brochures, periodicals, speeches, audio-visual materials, profiles, feature stories, and Q&As for online, social media, and printed content • Collaborate with other departments to ensure internal communications are accessible and meet corporate brand standards • Test to ensure accessibility solutions are effective and successful • Create and publish documentations, manuals, and additional forms of publications • Oversee complex team and department projects and processes; coach, review, and delegate work to lower-level professionals • Design clear, user-focused materials such as brochures, fact sheets, guides, flyers, and informational handouts • Create illustrations, icons, and infographics to support comprehension and accessibility • Contribute to visual development and storyboarding for motion graphics or explainer videos • Apply strong typography, layout, and design principles to enhance readability and usability • Write and edit short-form content with a focus on clarity and plain language • Collaborate with writers and subject matter experts to translate complex content into accessible visuals • *Qualifications:** • Bachelor's degree in a related field • 7-10 years of relevant professional experience • 7+ years designing for print, video, digital, and presentations • Experience with trust-building and credibility-focused design • Strong understanding of color theory, branding, typography, layout, and composition principles • Experience working in Agile teams, understand Agile tools, and how to use them • Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office • Experience creating custom illustrations, icons, or infographics • Strong organization and project management skills • A proactive mindset; comfortable working independently, asking questions, and seeking clarity when needed • *Benefits:** • Competitive salary range: $105,040.00 - $130,000.00 • Health insurance coverage • Life and disability insurance • Retirement savings plan • Paid holidays and paid time off • Opportunities for professional growth and development • Collaborative and dynamic work environment • Reasonable accommodations provided for individuals requiring assistance due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment