Jr. Visual Designer

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a Jr. Visual Designer for an innovative start up company in financial space.

This is a full time role which is hybrid. We are looking for recent grads or candidates with 1-2 years experience. A detailed, well thought out portfolio is key, and ability to articulate design decisions. Strong brand and visual work needed, as well as Figma expertise and UI/UX Product knowledge.

Jr. Visual Designer Responsibilities:

• You have a strong eye for visual design and bring fresh ideas and taste to the table.
• You’re energized by switching between product UI and occasional brand/marketing needs.
• You’re comfortable working within the constraints of a financial product and know when to push boundaries for impact.
• You thrive in a fast-moving, high-feedback environment where iteration is key.
• You clearly articulate your design decisions and thought process. Your work isn’t just about making things look good- it solves real problems.

Jr. Visual Designer Requirements:

A portfolio, showing these items:

• 2+ visual UI case studies (before/after or lo-fi/hi-fi) that demonstrate type hierarchy, spacing rhythm, color and contrast, and component reuse.
• Be responsive across different screen sizes.
• Include your role and rationale (what you did and why), not just final screens.

• Figma proficiency — Text Styles, Auto Layout, Components/Variants, and pragmatic file hygiene.
• Strong visual design craft — typography, layout, spacing, grids, and accessible contrast in real product UI.
• UX literacy — ability to read wires/requirements and make clear visual decisions that improve comprehension and flow.
• Ability to take feedback, iterate quickly, and move work across the finish line.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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