Visual Communication Design Lead

Cornell Lab of Ornithology Brand

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

The Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California Berkeley

Cities United Rebrand

Relevant experience and/or educational background required in visual communication, brand expression, interaction, and digital product design

Bachelor’s degree or higher in graphic design, interaction design or an equivalent degree

Strong, versatile portfolio demonstrating exceptional craft, visual storytelling, and leadership across complex work

Fluency in tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with experience using motion and design prototyping tools

Comfort shaping and delivering client-facing narratives using tools like Google Slides and FigJam/Figma Slides

Ability to balance hands-on making with direction-setting and mentorship

Experience establishing and expressing brand identity—from strategy through execution—across systems, touchpoints, and mediums

Experience leading visual work across interaction and digital product experiences, not just static artifacts

Experience leading client work and multidisciplinary teams through complex, often ambiguous design challenges

Experience working across industries and project types, adapting craft to context and audience

Confident and collaborative—able to lead teams and clients while remaining open, curious, and human

Comfortable with ambiguity—able to push work forward without having all the answers

Growth-oriented—embraces critique, experimentation, and learning through making

Proactive and accountable—takes ownership, follows through, and supports the success of the whole team

IDEO is a place where you can solve diverse, complex challenges for our clients and their organizations, alongside thoughtful, intelligent individuals who lead with curiosity, empathy, and humility. We intentionally craft moments that allow our community to pause, create, and connect. We encourage our community to bring their whole selves to work, respect the need for work-life balance, and allow for autonomy in the design process and your career.