Overview
Senior Visual Designer; Iconography Jobs in Menlo Park, USA at TEKsystems
Position: Senior Visual Designer (Iconography)
Senior Iconography Designer
About the Role
We are seeking a talented Senior Iconography Designer to join a Brand Design team that plays a critical role within a Product Foundation. This team is responsible for defining and evolving the visual systems used across a large-scale consumer product experience, including icons, emoji, illustration, motion, and 3D.
In this role, you will help shape the visual identity of a globally recognized app through iconography and visual expression. You will work closely with product designers and cross-functional partners to create intuitive, scalable icon systems that enhance usability, navigation, and brand consistency.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop new icon systems that scale across product surfaces
- Maintain and evolve existing iconography to ensure consistency and quality
- Collaborate with product designers, engineers, and cross-functional partners to align on goals and deliver solutions
- Translate product requirements into intuitive, visually compelling iconography
- Contribute to a cohesive design system and strengthen overall brand identity
- Present concepts, articulate design decisions, and incorporate stakeholder feedback
- Provide and receive constructive feedback to elevate team output and design standards
- Partner with researchers and leverage insights to inform design decisions where applicable
- Work with external vendors when needed, providing clear creative direction and feedback
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years of professional experience in visual or graphic design
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in iconography and visual systems
- Proven experience building and implementing icon systems at scale for complex, large products or services
- Deep understanding of grid systems and visual design across web, desktop, and mobile platforms (iOS and Android)
- Exceptional attention to detail and high level of craftsmanship
- Strong collaboration skills with experience working cross-functionally
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with the ability to articulate design direction clearly
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with motion design, animation, or 3D design
- Background in working with UX research and integrating insights into design solutions
- Experience working with external vendors or agencies
Tools & Technologies
- Proficiency in Figma (required)
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Familiarity with collaboration and productivity tools such as Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
Top Skills
- Visual design within a product-focused environment
- Iconography and icon system development
- Figma proficiency
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Graphic design Background
- Additional icon design experience
What You’ll Bring
- A passion for visual design and creating intuitive user experiences
- The ability to think systemically and design for scale
- A collaborative mindset and strong stakeholder management skills
- A drive to raise the bar with innovative, high-quality design work
Employee Value Proposition
- Opportunity to work on highly visible, impactful projects shaping a widely used product experience
- Exposure to cutting-edge technology initiatives, including emerging and wearable platforms
- A collaborative and dynamic design environment with a focus on creativity and innovation
- The ability to influence and evolve a global brand’s visual identity at scale
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Menlo Park, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $85.00 – $105.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
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Title: Senior Visual Designer; Iconography
Company: TEKsystems
Location: Menlo Park, USA
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