Senior Graphic Designer

Senior Graphic DesignerCompany: Apex ConsultingEmployment Type: Full-timeSalary: 50k-60k per monthLocation: [On-site / Hybrid / Remote]Experience: 5+ years, including team leadership or creative supervisionAbout the RoleApex Consulting is looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to strengthen and elevate our existing graphics team. This role combines hands-on design, creative leadership, quality control, team development, and client communication.The ideal candidate can bring consistency to creative work across projects, guide designers toward a shared visual direction, and translate client requirements into clear, effective design solutions. They should also have a strong understanding of AI-assisted creative tools and know how to use them responsibly to improve quality, efficiency, and ideation.Key ResponsibilitiesCreative Leadership and Team DevelopmentLead, mentor, and support the existing graphic design team.Review creative work and provide clear, constructive, and actionable feedback.Align designers on brand guidelines, project objectives, and quality standards.Identify skill gaps and conduct regular training, design reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.Encourage accountability, collaboration, creative thinking, and continuous improvement.Help allocate work based on project priorities, deadlines, and team strengths.Design Direction and Quality ControlEstablish a consistent creative direction across client and internal projects.Ensure all deliverables are visually strong, accurate, on-brand, and ready for publication.Improve existing design processes, templates, brand systems, and review workflows.Develop concepts and designs for digital campaigns, social media, presentations, advertisements, websites, reports, and other marketing materials.Maintain organized design files, asset libraries, templates, and version-control practices.Remain hands-on and support the team with high-priority or complex design assignments.Client CommunicationParticipate in client meetings, briefings, presentations, and feedback discussions.Understand the creative perspective behind each project and translate business requirements into effective visual solutions.Ask the right questions to clarify objectives, audiences, brand expectations, and deliverables.Present concepts confidently and explain the reasoning behind creative decisions.Manage feedback professionally and guide clients toward solutions that balance their preferences with sound design principles.Coordinate with account managers, marketing teams, content writers, and other stakeholders.AI-Assisted Creative WorkUse AI tools for ideation, image generation, editing, moodboarding, content development, and workflow improvement.Guide the team in using AI effectively without compromising originality, brand consistency, or quality.Understand the limitations, ethical considerations, copyright concerns, and quality-control requirements of AI-generated content.Explore new tools and recommend practical ways to integrate them into the creative process.Ensure every AI-assisted output is reviewed, refined, and suitable for professional client use.Required Skills and Experience5+ years of professional graphic design experience.A strong portfolio demonstrating brand, digital, campaign, and marketing design work.Previous experience leading, mentoring, or supervising a creative team.Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.Experience with Figma, Canva, presentation-design tools, or similar platforms.Working knowledge of AI creative tools such as Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, DALL·E, Runway, or comparable platforms.Strong understanding of typography, colour, composition, visual hierarchy, branding, and layout.Excellent communication, presentation, and client-management skills.Ability to interpret briefs, organise priorities, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.Strong attention to detail and the confidence to maintain high creative standards.Ability to receive feedback objectively and turn it into practical improvements.Preferred QualificationsDegree or diploma in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts, or a related field.Experience in a consulting, agency, marketing, or client-service environment.Knowledge of motion graphics, video editing, UI design, or web design.Experience building brand guidelines, design systems, and reusable templates.Familiarity with project-management and creative collaboration tools.Success in This RoleThe Senior Graphic Designer will be successful when:The design team produces more consistent and polished work.Projects are aligned with client briefs and brand standards.Creative reviews become clearer, faster, and more structured.Client communication and confidence in the creative process improve.Designers receive meaningful guidance and demonstrate measurable growth.AI tools are incorporated thoughtfully to improve efficiency and creative output.Projects are delivered on time with fewer revisions and quality issues.Who We Are Looking ForWe are looking for someone who is both a strong designer and a supportive leader—someone who can bring structure without limiting creativity. You should be comfortable switching between strategic thinking, hands-on design, team mentoring, and client conversations.You will play an important role in shaping the creative standards of Apex Consulting and building a more aligned, confident, and future-ready design team.