ETS - Senior Visual Designer

Designer is needed in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Client: ETS

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

About ETS: For more than 75 years, we have amplified products and services based on rigorous research and our belief in the power of learning. Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research, and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities. Our portfolio of trusted measures includes TOEFL, TOEIC, GRE, and Praxis. Our educational measurement solutions and research contribute to the development of new methods and tools, inform dialogue with education policymakers, and shed light on critical issues to create a world where all learners can improve their lives through education.

As a Senior Visual Designer on our team, you will be responsible for creating visually compelling designs and marketing materials that support our brand across multiple business units, both internally and externally. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product marketing, research, and product innovation. Your creative expertise will help strengthen our brand, enhance employee experience, and develop solutions that resonate with consumers inside and outside our organization. This role is remote and will involve collaboration with peers in the Princeton, NJ office while producing materials for the global market, predominantly in English.

Responsibilities

• Visual Design: Create visually striking designs for branded materials, tradeshow graphics, web pages, print, presentations, social media, video titles, and other media.

• Brand Consistency: Maintain and enforce brand guidelines to ensure consistent messaging and visual identity across all communications.

• Collaboration: Work with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements, gather feedback, and tailor design solutions to meet specific goals.

• Visual Storytelling: Translate complex ideas and information into visually engaging and easy-to-understand designs.

• Quality Assurance: Review and approve final designs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to project specifications.

• Research and Innovation: Stay updated on the latest design trends and incorporate innovative ideas into projects.

• Communication: Keep the team informed about project status, expectations, and timelines while balancing multiple projects.

Requirements

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of professional experience in visual design, preferably in an agency or in-house marketing environment.

• Proficiency in design software, especially Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

• Exceptionally creative and solutions-oriented, demonstrated through a diverse portfolio.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Very strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Strong time management and self-motivation skills to meet deadlines.

• Proven track record of success in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects.

• Knowledge of UI/UX principles and video editing software is a plus.

• Familiarity with Higher Education and/or Research & Learning industries is advantageous.