Visual Designer

The Role:

Visual Designer

Britebound is a national nonprofit that is changing the way kids learn about careers and prepare for their futures through access to career‑readiness information and experiences. We fulfill our mission through free digital‑first direct experiences, philanthropy, advocacy, thought leadership, groundbreaking research, and impact investing. We believe that exploring career possibilities, as early as middle school, and providing access to education‑to‑career pathways aligned with one’s passions and goals will result in greater confidence and long‑term success for all students.

• Visual Design
  • Create high‑quality graphics, icons, and illustrations aligned with our evolving brand and product design guidelines.
  • Update and refine logos, icons, and visual elements across our digital product portfolio.
  • Design web graphics and interface visuals that enhance product usability and engagement.
  • Maintain visual consistency across platforms while balancing individual product identities with our overall branding guidelines.
  • Collaborate with content managers to bring written content to life through clear, accessible, and visually engaging design.
  • Ensure visuals are supporting accessibility and inclusivity across web and mobile products.
• Multimedia & Motion Design
  • Design and produce motion graphics, animations, and micro‑interactions that bring delight and clarity to digital experiences.
  • Edit video assets to improve our current video content for use within product experiences.
  • Improve video assets, including refining pacing, adding on‑screen text, and incorporating illustrations or motion graphics.
  • Partner with copywriters to design cohesive, story‑driven visual narratives.
• Illustration & Iconography
  • Develop original illustrations, emojis, infographics, and icon systems that enhance storytelling and reflect brand personality.
  • Build and maintain scalable asset libraries and visual style guides to ensure consistent implementation across teams.
• Collaboration
  • Work collaboratively with cross‑functional partners including product managers, developers, UX designers, and marketing to deliver cohesive, high‑quality visual experiences.
  • Collaborate with both internal and external teams ensuring visual alignment across all touchpoints.

• 3–6 years of experience designing for digital products or interactive platforms.
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in visual design, illustration, and multimedia for digital interfaces.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects).
• Understanding of UX principles, responsive design, and accessibility standards (WCAG, color contrast, legibility).
• Excellent attention to detail, composition, and visual hierarchy.

• Familiarity with youth engagement or educational platforms.
• Experience with front‑end or motion tools (HTML, CSS, Figma, Lottie, Principle, Proto Pie).

Salary Range: $77,000 - $100,000

Britebound is committed to fair and transparent pay. In determining compensation, we consider a variety of job‑related factors, including prior experience, certifications and licenses, skills and expertise, geographic location, and internal equity. We take a total compensation approach, meaning we look beyond salary alone to support, reward, and recognize the whole individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include a bonus, 403(b) retirement plan participation, generous paid time off, and comprehensive health and life insurance benefits.

As a result, final offer amounts may vary from the salary range listed in the job posting. Join our mission‑driven organization to enjoy these perks and benefits as well as investment in your growth, contributions, and future.

Britebound offers a wide range of perks and benefits to Team Members, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare plans, a retirement plan (plus match), weekly lunches, commuter benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

We also heavily prioritize a healthy work/life balance, which is why we offer all full‑time Team Members generous PTO options, Summer Fridays (every Friday off between Memorial Day and Labor Day), and a company holiday break between December 25th and January 1st.

Britebound works in a Hybrid schedule: 2 days a week in our Boston HQ. We prioritize strategic thinkers, collaborators, and work/life pros who are looking to help make a difference in kids' education and career goals.