Sacramento , CA
|Remote
|Contract
Sacramento, CA
|Remote
|Contract
Bring compelling visual stories to life as a Senior Visual Designer supporting high-impact brand and editorial experiences. This role is ideal for a designer who can shape polished visuals, build cohesive 3D narrative scenes, and create flexible 2D design systems that elevate digital storytelling.
Responsibilities
- Define and refine the overall visual direction for initiatives outside of agency support, ensuring alignment with established brand standards.
- Create visually engaging 3D scene compositions for carousels and player photo essay experiences.
- Own layout, image treatment, and visual hierarchy across multi-frame editorial stories.
- Develop a reusable 2D design toolkit that includes layouts, styles, and components.
- Establish a consistent editorial visual language through typography, hierarchy, and treatment decisions.
- Maintain consistency across design deliverables while contributing polished, narrative-driven creative work.
Skills
- Strong background in visual design with the ability to create refined, high-quality digital experiences.
- Experience building 3D scenes and enhancing visual storytelling through thoughtful composition.
- Ability to design effective editorial layouts with clear structure and strong visual hierarchy.
- Skilled in developing design systems, toolkits, or reusable components for scalable creative work.
- Proficiency in type, image treatment, and overall branding consistency.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to balance creativity with brand alignment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience creating design solutions for multi-frame stories, carousels, or similar digital content formats.
- Comfort working on initiatives that require both branding and editorial design thinking.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners and adapt to evolving creative needs.
- A portfolio that demonstrates polished visual storytelling, layout craft, and strong conceptual thinking.
Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where different perspectives are valued and respected. We believe diverse experiences and backgrounds strengthen creativity, collaboration, and better outcomes for everyone.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $70 - $108 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.