Senior Designer (AVP/Associate Creative Director)

Precision•Washington, DC

6d•$105,000 - $139,999•Hybrid

About The Position

Precision is seeking a hands-on Senior Designer with an exceptional command of layout, typography, presentations, and branding. The role spans rebrands, logos, campaigns, decks, digital and print materials, and design for video. The designer will collaborate with creative directors and copywriters to develop concepts and establish distinctive, coherent visual direction across formats. Clients bring complex challenges involving technology, people, government, law, and politics, so the role calls for curiosity and thoughtful engagement with subject matter beyond design. The Senior Designer will own substantial assignments from exploration through final production, maintain a high standard of craft, and contribute to the quality of the team’s work by delegating to, mentoring, and reviewing junior designers. The position may be based in Washington, D.C. or New York, NY. Precision currently uses a hybrid model and requires staff to work in the office 50% of working days each month.

Requirements

At least 6 years of relevant design experience.
A portfolio demonstrating exceptional layout and typography, strong branding work, and well-crafted decks or presentations.
Versatility across identity design, campaigns, presentations, and supporting design for video.
Strong conceptual thinking and ability to develop ideas with copywriters and creative directors.
Art direction skills, including establishing a visual approach and guiding others in executing it.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
Strong presentation design skills in Google Slides and proficiency in PowerPoint.
Experience mentoring designers, delegating assignments, and providing actionable creative feedback.
Curiosity about the world beyond work and ability to engage thoughtfully with complex issues.
Independence in owning substantial assignments and collaborative judgment about when to seek input.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree, ideally in a creative field; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead hands-on design across brand identities, logos, integrated campaigns, presentations, and digital and print materials.
Collaborate with creative directors and copywriters to develop concepts and translate them into strong visual directions.
Build identity systems that work across applications, making clear choices about typography, color, imagery, and composition.
Design decks and presentations that clarify complex information and give stories structure, emphasis, and momentum.
Develop visual assets, style frames, and design direction in collaboration with video editors and producers.
Carry a visual idea consistently across channels while adapting it to each format.
Present work to internal creative leads, explain design decisions, and use feedback to strengthen the result.
Own projects from exploration through final production, maintaining craft and attention to detail.
Delegate assignments to junior designers, provide direction, and review their work at appropriate stages.
Mentor designers with specific, constructive feedback on their thinking and execution.
Manage multiple assignments, communicate progress, and identify when projects need additional time, clarity, or support.