Senior Graphic Designer

As a Senior Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for designing various materials to support the sales and marketing for Orion. In addition, this position collaborates with the marketing team in developing and maintaining company branding standards. As we continue to evolve and live our Orion values, we are looking for someone to grow with us.

It is anticipated that an incumbent in this role will work as a Hybrid employee, with three (3) or more days each week required on-site at one of the listed office locations.

Candidates should be located within a commutable distance to an office. Internal candidates currently aligned to an Orion office location may be given preference; however, internal candidates with varying work arrangements may be considered based on experience and business needs. Work location is subject to change based on business needs.

Design Leadership & Art Direction

• Lead design from concept through final delivery for campaigns, product launches, sales enablement, web, email, social, and events, including Ascent, Orion’s flagship industry conference.
• Own design execution for assigned projects, making layout, typography, imagery, and format decisions within the brand framework, with the Creative Director as final creative authority.
• Art direct offshore designers and freelance creative partners, providing clear briefs, feedback, and quality standards, and reviewing their work before it goes to the Creative Director and stakeholders.
• Art direct photography, illustration, and motion assets, and support photo and video shoots in partnership with the Creative Director.
• Mentor and guide other designers on the team, sharing best practices in layout, typography, and brand execution.

 Fact Sheet Production

• Own quarter-end fact sheet production for Orion’s proprietary investment products, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and on-time delivery.
• Produce white-labeled fact sheets for key clients, adapting Orion templates to client brands while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Coordinate data, content, and stakeholder reviews to meet fixed quarter-end deadlines.

 Executive Visibility

• Design and refine presentations and materials for Orion’s executive team, including keynotes, leadership communications, and high-profile external events.
• Present creative concepts and rationale directly to marketing leadership and executives, incorporating their feedback with sound design judgment.

 Brand Stewardship

• Apply and help evolve Orion’s visual identity and brand standards across all channels and customer touchpoints.
• Build and maintain design systems, templates, and brand assets that enable internal teams and partners to produce on-brand work independently.

Vendor & Budget Management

• Manage vendor relationships and budgets for Orion’s print-on-demand and commercial print partners, including quotes, timelines, quality, and invoicing.
• Manage budgets and vendor relationships for stock photography and other creative resources.
• Manage budgets for assigned design projects, including freelance and production costs.
• Review, proof, and prepare files for print, digital, and production vendors, ensuring accuracy and quality across every deliverable.
• Manage creative intake and turnaround for assigned work in Asana, keeping stakeholders informed of priorities and progress.

Innovation

• Apply AI tools and emerging design technologies to increase speed, consistency, and creative quality.
• Bring fresh ideas to campaigns and formats, staying current on design, digital media, and channel best practices.

Design Expertise

• Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator and Photoshop, with strong layout, typography, and brand design skills.
• Strong portfolio spanning brand, campaign, digital, presentation, and event design.
• Working knowledge of motion graphics and digital media formats.

Leadership & Judgment

• Proven ability to art direct designers and creative partners to high standards of quality and timeliness.
• Confident decision-maker who moves work forward independently and knows when to escalate.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and budgets for print, stock photography, and production resources.

Communication & Collaboration

• Polished presenter who can explain design rationale to executives and stakeholders.
• Client-centric partner who collaborates effectively across marketing, sales, product, and leadership teams.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects at once.

Education Needed to Perform the Job:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field required.

• Minimum of 7 years of professional graphic design experience, in-house or agency.
• Experience art directing designers, freelancers, or photo and video production.
• Experience designing for executive audiences and large-scale events.
• Experience producing financial or data-driven materials, such as fact sheets, preferred.
• Experience in financial services or fintech a plus.

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The pay listed in this posting indicates the estimated pay at the time of this posting; however, may vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, Orion offers a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, and disability coverage on day one, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid parental leave, pet benefits including pawternity leave and pet insurance, student loan repayment and more.

About Us

At Orion, we achieve our best work when we support one another, staying personally accountable to each other and the clients we serve. We create a welcoming environment where everyone is respected, valued, and heard. Our commitment to create raving fans ensures we consistently exceed client expectations. Thinking differently is in our DNA—we innovate always, push boundaries, and reject the status quo to deliver transformative outcomes. Together, we support one another and see it through to success, driving our collective achievements and those of our clients.