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In the SiaX-Creative business line, we combine creative, CX, marketing, and deep AI expertise with industry leading knowledge to deliver impactful, growth-focused solutions for our clients. By bringing together agencies known for creating standout work for leading brands, Sia is building SiaX into a premier player in the creative and digital agency space-pairing the speed, creativity, and independence of top boutique shops with the reach and resources of a global network.\nAt SiaX we’re nimble, deeply collaborative, and known for delivering high-impact work with lean teams. As strategic partners to our clients, we focus on building brands and delivering growth for clients that are aiming to break through creative barriers and accelerate digital transformation.\nIt’s an exciting time to join us. SiaX has long been the agency behind some of the world’s biggest brands-now we’re expanding, becoming one of the most recognizable names for companies that demand bold, business-driving creative. We’re shaping SiaX into the go-to agency of the future. This is your chance to be part of that growth, working alongside top-tier creatives and agency leaders to continuously evolve what a modern, full-service agency can be. Opportunities like this don’t come around often-if you want in on the next level, this is it.\nAbout Sia\nSia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.\n About the Role\nWe’re looking for a Visual Design Lead who drives the visual craft behind brand, web, and digital marketing work. This is a hands-on design leadership role for someone who comes from a strong graphic design background and has grown into leading visual direction across brand identities, websites, and digital campaigns.\nIn this role, you will translate brand and strategic direction into cohesive visual systems that perform across digital channels. You will partner closely with Creative Directors, Brand Strategy, and Web teams to ensure design execution is polished, consistent, and scalable across platforms. You’ll also mentor designers and help elevate the overall quality and rigor of visual design across projects.\nYour Impact\nTranslate brand and strategic direction into cohesive visual identity systems across web and digital channels\nLead visual design execution across key deliverables including brand identities, websites, landing pages, and digital marketing assets\nDevelop and maintain brand guidelines, digital design systems, and visual standards that ensure consistency and scalability\nCreate high-fidelity visual layouts and templates for web, presentation, and campaign work\nGuide design decisions across typography, color, composition, imagery, and motion to ensure strong brand expression across digital environments\nCollaborate closely with web developers and content teams to ensure design intent translates successfully into final build\nPresent design concepts, rationale, and refinements clearly to internal teams and clients\nMentor junior and mid-level designers through critique, design guidance, and best-practice sharing\nSupport pitch work and new brand concept development through strong visual storytelling and design thinking\nIf this sounds like you, your portfolio should showcase strong brand identity work, website design, and digital marketing design with clear examples of systems thinking and executional craft.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nBrand and web work is visually strong, cohesive, and aligned across all digital touchpoints\nDesign systems and brand guidelines are clear, scalable, and easy for teams to apply\nWeb and digital deliverables translate seamlessly from design through development\nClients trust your visual leadership and rely on your ability to bring brand direction to life through design\nYou elevate the craft, confidence, and growth of designers across the team\nYou bring forward new ideas in digital brand expression, design systems, and emerging design tools including generative AI support\n5+ years working in design or advertising agency\nExpertise in Figma \nA strong portfolio showcasing paid social, digital marketing, UI/UX, and campaign work. \nExperience designing with or exploring generative AI. \nA sharp eye for typography, layout, and detail - and a love of great visual storytelling. \nSolid understanding of how digital design translates across responsive products and platforms. \nCollaborative energy, curiosity, and confidence - with a passion for mentoring others.\nBA\n Compensation & Benefits\nThe expected compensation for this role is $110-120k per year. The exact salary will vary depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to skills, experience, and location.\nSalary + Annual Discretionary Bonus \nHealthcare coverage that includes 3 medical plan options: Anthem - EPO HSA, EPO HSA MERP, and PPO; dental and vision through MetLife; and life insurance policies through Mutual of Omaha \nFlexible Spending Account (FSA) \nPaid Time Off \nParental leave paid at 100% of base pay for all new parents \n9 Company Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday \n401(k) Plan - 4% matching and vested on day 1 \nCollege save-up plan & college loan repayment plan \nMonthly cell phone stipend \nPre-tax account for Parking and Mass Transit \nSia provides several wellness and incentive programs free of charge through the firm medical plan - Anthem - such as: Gym Reimbursement \nLiveHealth Online \nWell-being Coach \nBuilding Healthy Families Program \nAnd much more \n\nDiversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging\nAt Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact. Please visit our website for more information.\nSia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.\nOffice Workplace Guidelines\nSia is committed to providing a flexible workplace environment that supports client, business, and market needs. Consultants located in our primary market office locations-New York City, Charlotte, Seattle, and San Francisco-are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days per week. 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