Visual Designer

American Student Assistance • Full-time • Hybrid in Boston, Massachusetts, United States • $77,000 - $100,000 / year • 1w ago

Fast Facts

Britebound is seeking a Visual Designer with a strong background in digital design to create engaging visuals that enhance youth career readiness experiences.

Responsibilities: Develop high-quality graphics, design web visuals, create multimedia content, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen brand identity.

Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, knowledge of UX principles and accessibility standards, and strong visual design expertise.

Qualifications: 3-6 years experience in digital design with a strong portfolio, bonus for familiarity with educational platforms.

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, hybrid work schedule with 2 days in the office per week.

Compensation: $77000 - $100000 / Annually

THE ROLE: Visual Designer

Britebound is national nonprofit that is changing the way kids learn about careers and prepare for their futures through access to career-readiness information and experiences.

We fulfills our mission through free digital-first direct experiences, philanthropy, advocacy, thought leadership, groundbreaking research, and impact investing. We believe that exploring career possibilities, as early as middle school, and providing access to education-to-career pathways aligned with one’s passions and goals will result in greater confidence and long-term success for all students.

We are looking for a Visual Designer who blends content design, multimedia creation, enhancing video assets and visual storytelling across our digital platforms. The ideal candidate can translate complex ideas into clear, engaging, and visually compelling experiences. You’ll collaborate closely with marketing, product management, UX design, content and development teams to develop cohesive visuals that strengthen our brand identity and communicate our youth-focused mission across multiple platforms.

What You’ll Do:

Visual DesignCreate high-quality graphics, icons, and illustrations aligned with our evolving brand and product design guidelines.
Update and refine logos, icons, and visual elements across our digital product portfolio.
Design web graphics and interface visuals that enhance product usability and engagement.
Maintain visual consistency across platforms while balancing individual product identities with our overall branding guidelines.
Collaborate with content managers to bring written content to life through clear, accessible, and visually engaging design.
Ensure visuals are supporting accessibility and inclusivity across web and mobile products.
Multimedia & Motion DesignDesign and produce motion graphics, animations, and micro-interactions that bring delight and clarity to digital experiences.
Edit video asset to make improvements to our current video content for use within product experiences
Improve video asset including refining pacing, adding on-screen text, and incorporating illustrations or motion graphics
Partner with copywriters to design cohesive, story-driven visual narratives.
Illustration & IconographyDevelop original illustrations, emojis, infographics, and icon systems that enhance storytelling and reflect brand personality.
Build and maintain scalable asset libraries and visual style guides to ensure consistent implementation across teams.
CollaborationWork collaboratively with cross-functional partners including product managers, developers, UX designers, and marketing to deliver cohesive, high-quality visual experiences.
Collaborate with both internal and external teams ensuring visual alignment across all touchpoints.

About You:

3–6 years of experience designing for digital products or interactive platforms.
Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in visual design, illustration, and multimedia for digital interfaces.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects).
Understanding of UX principles, responsive design, and accessibility standards (WCAG, color contrast, legibility).
Excellent attention to detail, composition, and visual hierarchy.

Bonus Skills:

Familiarity with youth engagement or educational platforms.
Experience with front-end or motion tools (HTML, CSS, Figma, Lottie, Principle, ProtoPie).

Salary Range: $77,000 - $100,000

Britebound is committed to fair and transparent pay. In determining compensation, we consider a variety of job-related factors, including prior experience, certifications and licenses, skills and expertise, geographic location, and internal equity.

We take a total compensation approach, meaning we look beyond salary alone to support, reward, and recognize the whole individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include a bonus, 403(b) retirement plan participation, generous paid time off, and comprehensive health and life insurance benefits. As a result, final offer amounts may vary from the salary range listed in the job posting. Join our mission-driven organization to enjoy these perks and benefits as well as investment in your growth, contributions, and future.

Why Britebound?

Britebound offers a wide range of perks and benefits to Team Members, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans, a retirement plan (plus match), weekly lunches, commuter benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

We also heavily prioritize a healthy work/life balance, which is why we offer all full-time Team Members generous PTO options, Summer Fridays (every Friday off between Memorial Day and Labor Day), and a company holiday break between December 25th and January 1st.

Britebound works in a Hybrid schedule (2) two days a week in our Boston HQ. We prioritize strategic thinkers, collaborators, and work/life pros who are looking to help make a difference in kid's education and career goals.

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