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SweetRush is seeking a Senior Visual Experience Designer to join their Creative and Visual team on a freelance basis, providing a unique opportunity to blend hands-on design execution with strategic creative leadership.

Responsibilities: Define visual direction, produce high-quality design deliverables, collaborate with clients and team members, and maintain brand guidelines while advocating for innovative design approaches.

Skills: Strong design and prototyping skills using tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, excellent communication and time management skills, and the ability to direct and collaborate effectively.

Qualifications: 10+ years of design experience with a portfolio showcasing both high-level concepts and refined execution; experience in e-learning or instructional media is a plus.

Location: Remote within the USA, with no specific travel requirements stated.

Compensation: $50 - $55 / Hourly

Senior Visual Experience Designer - USA - Freelance

Location: Remote in the USA

SweetRush has an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join our Creative and Visual team!

Who We Are

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…

About the Role

We are seeking a rare creative professional who thrives equally in hands-on design execution and higher-level strategic thinking. This hybrid role bridges the gap between Art Director and Creative Director: you will design, direct, and inspire. You’ll work directly with clients and our Chief Creative Officer, while also rolling up your sleeves to deliver polished, on-brand design.

This role is ideal for a creative person who can both conceptualize and execute—someone excited to craft visual systems, build brand consistency across sub-brands, and design learning experiences that include web-based platforms, presentations, videos, and other digital media.

This position is a remote, freelance (1099) contract opportunity. The role is anticipated to require up to 30 hours per week, with the workload starting small and having the potential for substantial growth, though hours will fluctuate based on project demands. A strong, diverse portfolio is required. 

Hourly Rate: $50-$55

Key Responsibilities

Creative Leadership

• 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.

Design Execution

• 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.

Client & Team Collaboration

• 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.

Strategic & Brand Stewardship

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bonus: Experience in e-learning, instructional media, or motion/interactive design.

Required Skills: 

• 4+ years of Graphic Design and UI/UX experience
• Clear communication and proactive leadership skills to direct and get the best and most effective results from the team
• Critical thinking and a clear way to communicate ideas
• Team player, open to collaboration. Neither scared of giving nor receiving constructive, honest feedback.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Outstanding, flexible, creative, and stylish design skills
• Very good at creating and applying brand guidelines
• Proficiency with the following software: Sketch, Figma, Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat), Google Suite (mostly Google Slides)
• Self-motivated and passionate about learning

Bonus Skills: 

• 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)

SweetRush Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief; national, social, or ethnic origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; physical, mental, or sensory disability; HIV status; sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; family medical history or genetic information; family or parental status; or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. SweetRush will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Call to Action:Submit Your Resume!

Team chemistry is everything to us, so our ultimate goal is to find the right fit. If the above describes your interests and experience, and you believe this will be a dream job, please submit your resume. We are excited to hear from you!

SweetRush believes in transparency and fairness. And for that reason, all of our active searches are available on the SweetRush “Join Us” page at https://www.sweetrush.com/join-us/. You can also find a handful of openings posted on our LinkedIn company page under the “Jobs” tab at https://www.linkedin.com/company/sweetrush/jobs/. 

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