Creative Design Lead

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Research, gather and synthesize scientific and policy information translating that information into understandable, audience appropriate communication products.
• Understand, interpret, identify and select appropriate and scientifically accurate and understandable images and graphics to enhance communication products on a regular basis usable by a variety of audiences.
• Provide written and oral communications to support the client in relaying clear, concise, and understandable information to various target audiences.
• Develop and edit audience‑appropriate reports, news articles, technical publications, brochures, periodicals, speeches, audio‑visual materials, profiles, feature stories and Q & A for online, social media and printed content.
• Write, coordinate and upload stories, videos, and pictures to government websites and social media sites including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure internal communications are accessible and meet corporate brand standards.
• Test to ensure accessibility solutions are effective and successful.
• Create and publish documentation, manuals, and additional forms of publications.
• Oversee complex team and department projects and processes; coach, review, and delegate work to lower level professionals.

• Design clear, user‑focused materials such as brochures, fact sheets, guides, flyers, and informational handouts.
• Understand client business objectives and have the skills to translate them into effective and engaging designs.
• Create illustrations, icons, and infographics to support comprehension and accessibility.
• Contribute to visual development and storyboarding for motion graphics or explainer videos.
• Apply strong typography, layout, and design principles to enhance readability and usability.
• Understand and apply design‑specific accessibility standards, such as sufficient color contrast.
• Write and edit short‑form content (e.g., headlines, callouts, instructions) with a focus on clarity and plain language.
• Collaborate with writers and subject matter experts to translate complex content into accessible visuals.
• Format Microsoft Word documents and PowerPoint presentations using accessibility and style guidelines.
• Take concepts from the creative team into the design phase development through to final execution.
• Prepare and organize files for internal review, production, and delivery.
• Meet deadlines consistently while managing workload across multiple projects.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7‑10 years of relevant professional experience.

• Must live within a commutable distance of the office in Princeton, NJ and regularly work on‑site.
• 7+ years designing for print, video, digital and presentations.
• Experience with trust‑building and credibility‑focused design.
• Strong understanding of color theory, branding, typography, layout and composition principles.
• Experience working in Agile teams, understand Agile tools and how to use them.
• Experience in pre‑press, file prep and art file delivery for print.
• Experience creating infographics and data‑driven design elements.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Experience creating custom illustrations, icons, or infographics.
• Strong organization and project management skills – able to self‑direct, manage deadlines, and deliver high‑quality work on time and on budget.
• A proactive mindset; comfortable working independently, asking questions, and seeking clarity when needed.
• Basic skills in Figma and foundational UX design.

• Familiarity with video or motion graphics tools.
• Understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with data security messaging and privacy communications.
• Understanding of demographic targeting and life stage marketing.
• Experience with educational content and financial literacy.

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