Senior Designer

RR Donnelley•Columbus, OH

2d•$65,800 - $115,500

About The Position

The Senior Designer serves as a specialist with deep expertise in design systems and visual identity, mentoring others to address complex technical and conceptual problems. The role independently architects comprehensive brand languages and scalable design frameworks, interprets business challenges, and recommends best practices that improve operational scalability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of experience in professional design or creative services.
Specialized depth of expertise in modular design and scalable systems.
Sophisticated analytical thinking to solve systemic production issues.
Negotiation skills to influence others to adopt a different technical point of view.
High-level proficiency in emerging design technologies and workflow automation.
Ability to lead large-scale technical projects.

Responsibilities

Architect and direct the development of scalable, modular design systems and master templates to support long-term cross-functional scalability.
Audit creative workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement file automation and advanced toolsets to improve departmental efficiency.
Lead design reviews with senior stakeholders to build consensus on systematic design approaches and project feasibility.
Serve as the primary subject-matter expert for internal discovery and external vendor production, ensuring deliverables meet technical and systemic standards.
Establish and enforce departmental visual hierarchy standards through formal peer reviews and technical audits.
Mentor junior and mid-level designers in design craft, technical execution, and system-level thinking, providing hands-on guidance on complex conceptual problems.