Senior Designer

Job Summary As senior designer, you’ll lead projects that demand craft, strategy, and creativity at the highest level. Y ou’ll be involved in every step of the design process—developing compelling ideas and concepts, refining details, and ensuring each project meets the highest standards. You’ll help shape the work we do for clients across print, branded concepts, and digital applications. Sample work could include logo design, book or editorial layouts, and media activations like digital ads and billboards. You’ll also collaborate closely with writers, strategists, and other designers to build creative that moves the needle for our clients. You always raise the bar, never satisfied with “good enough.” You pay attention to typography, layout, and detail, and you take pride in delivering work that’s clear, consistent, and compelling. You stay current on trends in design, culture, and tech, and bring that awareness into the work. You’re curious, collaborative, and committed to creating great design that makes an impact. Key Responsibilities Translate an idea across multiple channels within a full campaign expression. Collaborate with other creatives, strategists, and account teams to develop design concepts that meet client objectives and resonate with target audiences. Present your design work, explaining your creative approach and rationale, both internally and to clients. Incorporate creative feedback with care, ensuring that revisions align with project objectives while maintaining a high standard of craft. Contribute to brainstorming sessions and strategic discussions, offering insights into design direction and visual storytelling Take ownership of your work, consistently meeting deadlines while managing multiple projects and adapting to shifting priorities. Stay up-to-date with design trends and best practices, integrating new techniques and technologies into your work. Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities 5+ years of graphic design experience in an agency or consulting environment. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong focus on InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Proficient in Figma for digital design, display advertising, and UX/website collaboration. Proficiency in Wordpress (design and development). Excellent communication and presentation skills- you can articulate ideas clearly, give and receive feedback constructively, be a storyteller, and thrive in client-facing discussions. Comfortable owning and leading projects independently. Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines. Bachelor’s degree in Art, Graphic Design, or related field preferred. You’ll stand out to us if you have: Experience in higher education or other mission-driven markets and a genuine understanding of the audiences and challenges that shape this work. Proven experience in full campaign work. Don’t meet all of our preferences? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ologie, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another. More Important Details This role reports to the Associate Design Director. Ologie is a remote-friendly organization, with employees working from home, from our Columbus, Ohio office, or a combination of both. For this role, candidates must be located in the Eastern or Central time zones, or in the greater Columbus, Ohio area. The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000. Your final salary will be determined based on your training, relevant experience, and location. This position requires up to 5% travel, primarily for internal events and occasional business needs. Ologie offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; company-sponsored life and disability insurance; optional life insurance; mental health support; and a 401(k) profit-sharing plan with a company match. Paid time off includes your own flexible personal time, along with paid holidays throughout the year, including a holiday break (typically up to six days) at the end of December. We also offer a flextime work schedule. Ologie is a 100 percent employee-owned company (ESOP). Ologie is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, as we respect and seek to empower each individual and support the various cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. About Ologie Ologie is a marketing and branding agency built for mission-driven organizations. We do this with breakthrough creative work, emotional storytelling, a digital-first mindset, and targeted marketing strategies — all working together to drive tangible results and change lives. Our Culture We’re a collection of people with a simple mantra: do the right thing. That means being good to each other and our community. Having fun and giving back. Caring deeply about the work we do and the impact it can have. We have the opportunity to make positive change, and we’re not about to waste it. It’s what makes us who we are at Ologie. Creating an environment where great work can happen starts with making sure that everyone at Ologie is treated equitably and fairly, and that they feel a strong sense of belonging to this place, to each other, and to the work we make together. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Ologie is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also do not consider these protected characteristics as factors in making employment-related decisions for current or prospective Ologists.