Brand Designer

Wonderist Agency - Dental Marketing•San Diego, CA

16h

About The Position

The Brand Designer role is all about creating thoughtful, story-driven identities for our clients. You’ll lead brand projects from kickoff to concept to completion, working directly with clients to understand their vision and turn it into something timeless and impactful. You’ll collaborate closely with the Design and Project Management teams alongside other departments to deliver work that looks great, functions well, and stands up to real-world use.

Requirements

3+ years of client-facing brand design experience in an agency, in-house, or freelance environment
Familiarity with project management tools such as Monday.com for tracking workflows and priorities
Resourceful and Confident Self-Starter: Own your tasks and hold yourself accountable proactively.
Results-oriented mind
Exceptional proficiency in managing multiple client projects, utilizing seasoned efficiency and expertise to ensure seamless execution and client satisfaction.
Build trust with clients, nurture relationships, and establish yourself as an advocate for their success and an extension of their team.
Adapt quickly and recognize when change is necessary.
Comfortable with a less structured environment and solving problems without straightforward solutions.
Enjoys making processes better, faster, stronger, with an ability to evolve over time.
Ability to meet and adhere to deadlines.
Personable, professional, and responsive in relaying detailed information clearly to a broad range of audiences.
Ability to articulate your creative vision between clients, leadership, and the internal team, interpreting design direction and feedback and communicating creative updates.
Takes pride in work and is committed to being an agent of positive change.
Puts everything they have into any project, big or small.
Comfortable presenting and discussing creative concepts to clients and internal teams
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Adaptable to shifting priorities and feedback, with a focus on problem-solving and creative flexibility
Strong technical design knowledge across branding, print, and digital media
Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, XD) — Advanced
Figma — Efficient
Google Workspace — Proficient
Understanding of setup for print production — Moderate
Generative AI (Flora, Claude Design, ChatGPT, etc.) — Moderate
Web design principles — Novice to Moderate
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Positive, team-oriented attitude that supports collaboration and growth
Commitment to quality, accountability, and creative excellence

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the dental or healthcare industry
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field
Experience with animation, illustration, or multimedia design

Responsibilities

Lead client kickoff meetings to understand goals and align on creative direction
Develop and refine brand concepts, including logos, color palettes, and visual systems
Present brand concepts and revisions to clients and internal teams
Create print and digital collateral such as signage, ads, and supporting brand assets
Manage multiple design projects and meet deadlines with consistent quality
Collaborate with designers, web designers, and project managers to ensure alignment
Provide the design team with peer review, offering and receiving constructive feedback
Meet weekly with your manager to talk through wins, challenges, and how to stay supported and moving forward
Embrace AI as a tool to support everyday workflows
Support onboarding and share knowledge with new team members
Review and refine design deliverables to maintain brand consistency
Attend team meetings and contribute to creative discussions
Participate in design trainings and apply coaching skills to support team development
Support department initiatives and cross-team collaborations
Identify areas for creative or process improvement within the design workflow
Participate in quarterly performance evaluations and goal-setting sessions
Contribute to larger branding or internal creative projects
Attend quarterly business update meetings
Drive projects forward both internally and externally, including branding, website development, creative collateral, and multimedia production.
Manage project schedules, communicate timelines, prioritize tasks, and ensure deadlines are met.
Effectively allocate time to complete tasks and drive projects to completion.
Balance multiple client needs and internal responsibilities while maintaining quality standards.
Serve as the main point of contact for assigned clients, ensuring they feel valued and heard.
Lead design or strategy calls and maintain regular communication to build strong relationships.
Field client questions and requests promptly.
Troubleshoot issues and escalate when necessary.
Develop long-term client relationships focused on satisfaction and mutual success.
Ensure all deliverables meet Wonderist's high standards and client expectations.
Review work thoroughly before client delivery, with attention to detail in all aspects of projects.
Provide direction and feedback on print collateral, websites, ad copy, and other deliverables to maintain brand consistency and marketing effectiveness.
Work effectively with internal teams to resolve challenges and improve processes.
Share knowledge and support colleagues to achieve company-wide objectives.
Continuously improve skills and knowledge in relevant marketing and design disciplines.
Stay current with industry changes and bring new insights to the team.