Senior Visual Experience Designer - Freelance

SweetRush

64d • $50 - $55

About The Position

SweetRush has an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join our Creative and Visual team! SweetRush is a consulting, design, and staffing firm specializing in HR-related services that help foster life-centered businesses and organizations. Our work includes designing unique learning experiences using agency-level graphics and leading-edge technology; creating high-performing cultures, leaders, and teams; and helping our clients grow their learning teams with qualified professionals. Many of our clients are household names with large international operations, while others are small nonprofits whose work we value as essential to the world. We try to balance the work we do for profit with the work we do to spread good things in the world. SweetRush is a leader in the field of learning and development, making use of emerging technologies (like VR and AR), games, storytelling, chatbots, interactive virtual and in-person experiences, and so on, all while grounding our work in vibrant and impactful human-centered design. The many awards we win every year reflect the care we put into our craft and our collaborations with clients. We’ve been grateful to have won awards with Hilton, Google, Bridgestone, Adidas, SHRM, and numerous others. We are a completely virtual, tight-knit, talented community that spans the globe, a culture-forward team that values diversity, respect, and caring. Our folks tend to stick around, as do our clients. We like to think we stand apart from competitors for the uniqueness and innovation of everything we create—and for who we are. And we’re committed to hiring talent that’s as creative, innovative, and caring as everyone on our team. This is where you come in…

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional design experience, including at least 2 years in an Art Director or senior design role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both high-level concepting and refined design execution.
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior leadership and clients.
• Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Suite).
• Experience working with or creating brand systems across multiple sub-brands.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in e-learning, instructional media, or motion/interactive design.
• Background or familiarity with adult learning (eLearning and Instructor Lead Training) and games.
• Experience working with Adapt Framework, Articulate Storyline, Rise, Learning Management Systems, etc.
• Experience working with a remote team.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Design thinking experience.
• Knowledge in animation (After Effects).

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain visual direction for client projects, ensuring alignment with brand, business goals, and learning objectives.
• Partner with the Chief Creative Officer to conceptualize approaches for diverse learning experiences (web, video, presentations, gamified learning, etc.).
• Establish and enforce brand guidelines for clients with multiple sub-brands, ensuring coherence while allowing for creative differentiation.
• Provide creative leadership in brainstorms, ideation sessions, and client-facing discussions.
• Produce high-quality design deliverables yourself: presentations, UI/UX prototypes, infographics, digital assets, motion storyboards, and promotional visuals.
• Translate complex learning and business requirements into simple, elegant, and engaging design solutions.
• Ensure all deliverables meet accessibility, usability, and inclusivity standards.
• Stay hands-on with design tools (Figma, Adobe CC, Google Slides, etc.) while mentoring junior designers.
• Act as a creative partner to clients—listening, shaping, and confidently presenting design concepts.
• Collaborate closely with Solution Architects, Learning Architects, Instructional Designers, and Project Managers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Provide feedback and direction to designers, animators, and illustrators, ensuring high-quality outputs that meet project requirements.
• Help identify when additional creative resources are needed and onboard them effectively.
• Research, define, and document client brand guidelines across sub-brands; maintain consistency and quality.
• Advocate for innovative design approaches that elevate the learner and client experience.
• Monitor industry trends (design, e-learning, technology) to keep solutions forward-looking.
• Support internal initiatives to strengthen our brand identity and creative processes.

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $50-$55

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees