Lead Designer - Brand & Creative

Overview Lead Designer – Brand & Creative is responsible for elevating the quality, consistency, and impact of Everest’s visual communications across all channels. The role works closely with the Global Creative Director, combining strategic creative thinking with hands-on execution to bring Everest’s evolving brand to life across campaigns, digital experiences, video, events, and internal communications. This is a hybrid position in Warren, NJ or New York City, working 3 days onsite and 2 remote. Key Responsibilities Creative Development & Execution Design and deliver high-impact creative across digital, print, video, presentations, events, and integrated marketing channels. Demonstrate senior-level creative capability across brand systems, campaigns, and multi-channel execution. Translate business objectives into compelling visual concepts and storytelling. Develop creative assets that support marketing campaigns, executive communications, thought leadership, and internal communications. Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of quality and attention to detail. Brand Stewardship Maintain and evolve brand guidelines and visual systems. Ensure consistent application of brand standards across all creative outputs. Develop scalable templates, frameworks, and creative assets that support the organization. Help elevate the overall visual expression of the Everest brand across all touchpoints. Digital & Campaign Design Support website and digital initiatives, including web design and UX considerations. Design responsive, digital-first experiences that support engagement and business objectives. Partner with marketing and communications teams to develop integrated campaign creative across channels. Creative Innovation Contribute to campaign concepting and creative ideation. Support the development of video, motion graphics, presentations, and multimedia content. Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to improve creative workflows and efficiency. Collaboration Partner with marketing, communications, and business stakeholders to deliver creative solutions aligned to strategic objectives. Collaborate with external agencies, freelancers, and production partners as needed. Skills & Qualifications 10+ years of experience in graphic design, brand design, or creative roles. Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in brand systems, campaign development, and multi-channel design. Experience designing across digital platforms, including web, social media, video, and presentations. Strong understanding of visual identity systems and brand application across channels. Working knowledge of UX principles and digital design best practices. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; motion graphics and video experience preferred. Ability to translate complex business objectives into compelling visual storytelling. Strong attention to detail and commitment to design quality and brand consistency. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $155,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process. Our Culture At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging. Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together. All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve. Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everest will provide reasonable accommodations as needed during the application or interview process. 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