Vice President, Senior Graphic Designer

Job Title: Vice President, Senior Graphic Designer

Reports to (title): SVP, Head of Marketing & Director of Alternatives BD

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to join our Marketing team and serve as the firm’s lead visual design authority. This role sits within the Distribution organization and is responsible for defining, evolving, and upholding the firm’s visual identity in support of business development, client engagement, and brand-building initiatives.

This position is appropriate for a highly experienced designer who combines strategic brand leadership with hands-on execution excellence. The Senior Graphic Designer will oversee end-to-end design delivery across print, digital, and interactive experiences, manage one designer, coordinate with external vendors, and serve as a trusted creative partner to marketing, investment, and distribution stakeholders.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role within a lean marketing organization, offering meaningful influence over how a $30B growth equity platform is represented to clients, prospects, and partners globally.

Role Focus:

The Senior Graphic Designer will serve as the lead designer for the firm, establishing and enforcing brand standards while translating complex investment concepts into clear, compelling, and sophisticated visual communications. The role requires strong creative judgment, operational rigor, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate approaches design with a team-first mindset, balancing strategic leadership with a willingness to execute wherever needed to support business priorities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Creative Leadership & Brand Stewardship

• Serve as lead designer, defining, evolving, and upholding the firmwide visual identity and branding guidelines
• Provide creative direction to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with business objectives across all marketing deliverables
• Act as a creative advisor and resource to cross-functional partners, guiding brand application and visual standards
• Proactively identify opportunities to elevate brand presence and improve communication effectiveness

Design Execution & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end design across:
• • Print collateral: brochures, commentaries, white papers, event materials
  • Digital assets: web graphics, videos, presentations
  • Interactive experiences: including Ceros animated modules for landing pages
• Conceptualize and develop innovative visual solutions within established brand frameworks
• Maintain a high standard of excellence in typography, layout, composition, and visual storytelling
• Translate business needs and complex ideas into clear, compelling visual communications
• Support quarterly updates, ongoing marketing initiatives, client materials, new business efforts, and fund launches

Project & Production Management

• Oversee the full lifecycle of projects—from concept through production and final delivery
• Manage multiple design initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Conduct pre- and post-production quality control reviews for accuracy, consistency, and craftsmanship
• Coordinate with external vendors and production partners for print and execution
• Develop specifications for estimates and review and approve vendor invoices as needed

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage and mentor one designer, providing guidance, feedback, and prioritization support
• Oversee workflows, balance workloads, and ensure efficient project execution
• Partner closely with marketing, distribution, investment teams, and external partners
• Approach all work with a collaborative, team-first, hands-on mindset

Core Competencies

• Strong conceptual thinking and visual problem-solving ability
• High level of design sophistication, precision, and attention to detail
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution
• Excellent communication and stakeholder partnership skills
• Proven ability to operate independently, lead under pressure, and manage competing priorities

Technical Expertise

• Expert proficiency working cross-platform (Mac and PC) with:
• • Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, etc.)
  • Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
  • Ceros (interactive and animation modules)
• Deep understanding of print production, digital design, and asset management workflows
• Experience developing production specifications and managing vendor relationships

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience, Advance degree preferred
• Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or above in a 4.0 scale
• 10+ years of professional design experience (in-house and/or agency)
• Demonstrated experience in creative leadership and people management
• Strong portfolio showcasing brand-driven print, digital, and interactive work
• Experience in financial services, asset management, or highly regulated industries preferred

Salary Expectations: $120,000-140,000 base salary plus discretionary bonus per performance

Note: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required.  The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.  This job description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.