Visual Designer

Open Society Foundations

Visual Designer creating compelling design for digital storytelling at Open Society Foundations. Collaborating with teams to lead visual design and maintain brand identity.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeMexico City • 🇲🇽 MexicoMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and deliver compelling creative for websites, social media, print materials, data visualizations, video narratives, and interactive applications.
Lead the visual design and front-end execution of digital storytelling projects--ranging from standalone microsites and data tools to motion graphics and animations.
Collaborate closely with developers, writers, and campaigners to create wireframes, mock-ups, storyboards, and prototypes that clearly communicate design intent and user interaction.
Uphold and evolve Open Society’s visual identity across all mediums, supporting both internal teams and external vendors to produce on-brand, high-quality creative work.
Manage and maintain identity guidelines, visual style libraries, and design systems to support consistent and effective visual communication.
Source, edit, and produce visual content using photography and video to support campaign goals and brand messaging.
Review and guide work from design contractors, consultants, and agency partners to maintain visual and strategic alignment.
Participate in creative brainstorming, campaign development, and communications planning alongside a multidisciplinary digital team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial experience in visual design, with a portfolio that includes both static and interactive work.
Strong proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and motion/video tools like After Effects or Premiere.
Experience designing for: web and mobile platforms, with a basic understanding of HTML/CSS and responsive design principles.
Knowledge of UX/UI principles and experience collaborating on interactive or data-driven products.
Comfort managing brand systems and working with design partners or vendors.
Excellent visual communication skills with a passion for turning complex ideas into clear, accessible visuals.
Commitment to social justice, equity, and human rights.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous time off and flexible work arrangements.
Employer-paid health insurance and dental plans for individuals and families (no employee contribution required).
Exceptional retirement savings plan (non-contributory for employees) and life insurance.
Progressive paid parental leave, reproductive and family planning support, and much more.

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Hard Skills & Tools

visual designinteractive designwireframingmock-upsstoryboardingprototypingHTMLCSSresponsive designUX/UI principles

Soft Skills

collaborationvisual communicationcreative brainstormingcampaign developmentstrategic alignmentpassion for social justiceequityhuman rights