The Role

Launched in late 2019, Wingspan is on a mission to redefine the way we work. As the one-stop shop for everything freelancers need to run their business, Wingspan creates the confidence freelancers need to take the leap.

We are seeking a Lead Graphic Designer to join our growing team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape and inspire brand love through Wingspan’s visual identity, creative assets, and campaigns. 

Your Contribution

• Concept, collaborate, and present fresh creative that resonates with our core audiences
• Take Wingspan’s brand from a visual identity to a brand experience 

• Collaborate with Wingspan’s Product Lead to evaluate and evolve the design system
• Develop creative across social media, print, OOH, and in person experiences
• Deliver creative that achieves Wingspan’s business goals by partnering with other teams across the organization
• Monitor industry trends and integrate learnings into Wingspan’s process

Who you are

The ideal candidate is an experienced visual designer with an eye for art direction and a willingness to roll up their sleeves to get things done. You’re excited about Wingspan’s mission, brand, and the opportunity to join a small but growing team.

Minimum Requirements

• 5 - 7 years of experience in a creative agency as a graphic designer or creative lead
• Strong sense of design aesthetic and understanding of Wingspan’s service and brand
• Experience leading a variety of creative campaigns, including integrated experiences with both above-the-line and below-the-line initiatives
• Ability to build and synthesize briefs, conceptualize, and execute
• Experience working across disciplines
• Expertise in Creative Suite and willingness to learn new software, as needed
• Experience in digital, social, print and experiential marketing/advertising
• Strategic thinker with the ability to solve problems, even when they are not fully defined
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment
• Illustration and photography skills are a plus
• Ability to present and sell creative ideas
• Must be a team player
• Self-driven, organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask
• Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design, or equivalent

Preferred Requirements

• Experience leading photo and video productions: partnering with producers, photographers, prop stylists, retouchers, and video editor
• Understanding of the freelance experience and market
• Leadership experience