Visual Communication Designer Jobs
Visual Communication Designer jobs are open across tech, healthcare, media, retail, and education, at every level from junior to senior and art director, with specializations in brand identity, UX/UI design, and motion graphics. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Your Opportunity
The Visual Communication Design Team Lead (TLVCD) combines hands-on design with team leadership, helping visual communication designers deliver work that supports Stantec’s brand, marketing plans and campaigns, and business objectives. In partnership with Marketing, Communications and Public Relations leaders (MCPR) across the Business Operating Units (BOUs) and North America, this role delivers integrated design solutions that collectively strengthen brand affinity and industry positioning, raise awareness and drive growth.
Your Key Responsibilities
Design, Brand, and Art Direction
- Deliver compelling design projects end to end, from concept and creative direction through layout, production, final file handoff and archiving
- Set the creative standard for the team through art direction, reviewing design work and giving clear, constructive feedback that keeps it on brand, builds craft and encourages fresh approaches
- Prioritize design requests using clear criteria (business impact, marketing value, timing, budget) and define tiers of support, from self-serve guidance to full production, with clear expectations for scope and turnaround
- Identify and lead opportunities to add value through design, such as theming and design direction, and recommend the most appropriate print and/or digital mediums and tactics based on audience, message, budget and timeline, helping clients and marketing partners achieve successful outcomes and strengthen the brand
- Apply a thorough understanding of brand guidelines, templates, programs and software to keep design work consistent, on brand and efficient
- Educate and train internal clients and the marketing team on brand guidelines, design direction, best practices and branded templates
- Find creative solutions when requests fall outside standard design practices, while still meeting business and client needs
- Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI, and integrate them into design tools and processes to improve efficiency, quality, and consistency
Team Leadership & Management
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of visual communication designers, setting clear priorities, expectations and objectives aligned with business goals
- Plan and allocate workload and resources, and manage project scheduling, to balance concurrent priorities across BOUs and geographies
- Hold regular check-ins and development conversations, mentoring and coaching, and support each team member’s growth, including onboarding and training
- Manage the annual performance process and career development goals for direct reports
- Foster a collaborative, engaging team culture and encourage knowledge sharing and best practices across the design team and with MCPR colleagues.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Detail-oriented and organized, with exceptional prioritization skills and the ability to balance conflicting priorities
- Ability to effectively communicate with senior management, supervisors, peers, and direct reports
- Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to leverage AI tools and virtual assistants to improve efficiency, support creative workflows, and enhance design processes
- Available to work overtime to meet project deadlines on an as-needed basis
- Innovative mindset, with the curiosity and confidence to bring forward new ideas and approaches.
Education/Experience
- Degree or diploma in Visual Communication Design or equivalent
- 7+ years professional visual communication design experience in a medium- to large-sized organization or design agency
- 2-3 years in a people leadership role.
- This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Pay Range:
- Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, CT, NJ, VA Areas-$104,900.00 - $157,400.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | FL | Miami
Other Locations: United States | IL | Chicago
Organization: BC-2094 Marketing & Comms-US
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 09/11/2026 05:11:42
Req ID: 1008820
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
Your Opportunity
The Visual Communication Design Team Lead (TLVCD) combines hands-on design with team leadership, helping visual communication designers deliver work that supports Stantec’s brand, marketing plans and campaigns, and business objectives. In partnership with Marketing, Communications and Public Relations leaders (MCPR) across the Business Operating Units (BOUs) and North America, this role delivers integrated design solutions that collectively strengthen brand affinity and industry positioning, raise awareness and drive growth.
Your Key Responsibilities
Design, Brand, and Art Direction
- Deliver compelling design projects end to end, from concept and creative direction through layout, production, final file handoff and archiving
- Set the creative standard for the team through art direction, reviewing design work and giving clear, constructive feedback that keeps it on brand, builds craft and encourages fresh approaches
- Prioritize design requests using clear criteria (business impact, marketing value, timing, budget) and define tiers of support, from self-serve guidance to full production, with clear expectations for scope and turnaround
- Identify and lead opportunities to add value through design, such as theming and design direction, and recommend the most appropriate print and/or digital mediums and tactics based on audience, message, budget and timeline, helping clients and marketing partners achieve successful outcomes and strengthen the brand
- Apply a thorough understanding of brand guidelines, templates, programs and software to keep design work consistent, on brand and efficient
- Educate and train internal clients and the marketing team on brand guidelines, design direction, best practices and branded templates
- Find creative solutions when requests fall outside standard design practices, while still meeting business and client needs
- Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI, and integrate them into design tools and processes to improve efficiency, quality, and consistency
Team Leadership & Management
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of visual communication designers, setting clear priorities, expectations and objectives aligned with business goals
- Plan and allocate workload and resources, and manage project scheduling, to balance concurrent priorities across BOUs and geographies
- Hold regular check-ins and development conversations, mentoring and coaching, and support each team member’s growth, including onboarding and training
- Manage the annual performance process and career development goals for direct reports
- Foster a collaborative, engaging team culture and encourage knowledge sharing and best practices across the design team and with MCPR colleagues.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Detail-oriented and organized, with exceptional prioritization skills and the ability to balance conflicting priorities
- Ability to effectively communicate with senior management, supervisors, peers, and direct reports
- Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Ability to leverage AI tools and virtual assistants to improve efficiency, support creative workflows, and enhance design processes
- Available to work overtime to meet project deadlines on an as-needed basis
- Innovative mindset, with the curiosity and confidence to bring forward new ideas and approaches.
Education/Experience
- Degree or diploma in Visual Communication Design or equivalent
- 7+ years professional visual communication design experience in a medium- to large-sized organization or design agency
- 2-3 years in a people leadership role.
- This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Pay Range:
- Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, CT, NJ, VA Areas-$104,900.00 - $157,400.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | FL | Miami
Other Locations: United States | IL | Chicago
Organization: BC-2094 Marketing & Comms-US
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 09/11/2026 05:11:42
Req ID: 1008820
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in visual communication designer jobs.
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Portfolio demonstrating brand identity, layout, and digital design work
- Experience translating briefs into visual concepts across print and digital formats
- Ability to present design decisions clearly to non-designer stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field
- Familiarity with motion graphics tools such as After Effects or Lottie
Tips for Your Visual Communication Designer Job Search
Show process, not just outcomes
Visual communication designer hiring panels want to see how you think, not just the finished piece. Include annotated case studies in your portfolio that walk through briefs, constraints, iterations, and rationale. Final visuals alone rarely win offers.
Tailor your portfolio to each application
If you're applying to a healthcare company, lead with your healthcare or information-design work. Hiring managers for brand roles don't want to scroll past five UX decks. Curate two or three portfolio versions and swap the opening pieces per listing.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists visual communication designer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Call out tools in your resume skills section
Many applicant tracking systems filter resumes by software keywords before a human reviews them. List the full product names you use: Figma, Adobe Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign. Abbreviations or vague references like 'Adobe Suite' can cause your resume to be missed.
Prepare a leave-behind for design interviews
Bring or email a one-page PDF summary of your strongest project: the problem, your solution, and the measurable result. It reinforces your work after the interview and signals production-level polish that separates candidates who present well from those who present great.
Negotiate by anchoring to scope, not title
When discussing offers, frame your ask around deliverable complexity, the number of brand systems or campaigns you'll own, and cross-functional responsibilities. Anchoring to scope rather than seniority label gives you a stronger negotiating position and avoids title-ceiling arguments.
Visual Communication Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most visual communication designers?
Stantec, Stellantis, and Ballad Health are hiring the most visual communication designers right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Kansas, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is spread across tech, healthcare systems, media companies, and in-house brand teams at large retailers.
How many visual communication designer jobs are remote?
About 0% of visual communication designer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility for screen-based design work. Remote availability is highest for digital and UX-focused roles, while positions centered on print production, environmental design, or on-site brand activation are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a visual communication designer?
Start with foundational training in typography, color theory, and layout through a degree program or accredited design certificate. Build a portfolio of real or self-initiated projects across digital and print formats. Learn industry-standard tools including Figma, Illustrator, and InDesign. Seek internships or freelance work to develop client-facing skills, then apply to entry-level roles while continuing to refine your portfolio with every project.
How do you get hired as a visual communication designer with little experience?
Build a portfolio with self-initiated or volunteer projects, such as rebranding a local nonprofit or redesigning a public wayfinding system, so hiring managers can evaluate your thinking regardless of paid work history. Apply to junior designer, design associate, and design coordinator roles, which are structured for candidates earlier in their careers. Annotate each portfolio piece to show your process, since entry-level candidates are judged more on potential and reasoning than a long client list.
What does the visual communication designer interview process look like?
Most visual communication designer interviews begin with a portfolio review where you walk through two or three projects in depth, explaining your brief, process, and decisions. A design challenge or take-home exercise is common, asking you to solve a real or hypothetical brief within constraints. Final rounds typically involve a presentation to a broader team and a conversation with a hiring manager about working style, feedback culture, and cross-functional collaboration.
Where can I find and apply to visual communication designer jobs?
You can find and apply to visual communication designer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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