Senior Visual Designer

As part of our model, we maintain a network of trusted freelance and contract designers who we engage on a project-by-project basis as new opportunities arise. We are currently looking to expand this network with experienced Senior Visual Designers who can be called upon to support high-impact work across RTI’s Advisory and Ventures portfolios.

There are immediate project opportunities available, including visual and motion design for the RTI website, brand and product design for RTI Ventures initiatives, and visual/UI design support on client engagements.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented Senior Visual Designer to collaborate with our teams on discrete projects, helping shape the look, feel, and quality of our digital products and brands. You will work closely with UX designers, product leaders, and engineers to create polished, intuitive, and scalable visual solutions that elevate user experiences and align with strategic goals.

This role is ideal for senior-level freelancers who thrive in fast-moving environments, can quickly ramp up on new problem spaces, and consistently deliver expert-level visual craft.

We offer you opportunities to:

• Lead the visual execution of assigned projects, setting a high bar for UI quality, polish, and consistency
• Create refined, production-ready UI and visual designs that balance aesthetics, usability, and technical feasibility
• Collaborate closely with UX, product, and engineering teams to deliver cohesive, end-to-end experiences
• Contribute to and work within established design systems, while thoughtfully extending visual languages when needed
• Apply strong visual thinking and design rationale to influence product and brand direction
• Support a range of work, including marketing sites, product UI, brand systems, and motion/visual storytelling (depending on project needs)
• Incorporate feedback efficiently and iterate quickly in response to project goals, constraints, and timelines
• Uphold RTI’s standards for accessibility, visual consistency, and design excellence across deliverables

As an ideal partner, you have/are:

• 5+ years of experience as a visual designer, with a strong focus on digital product and UI design
• Deep understanding of UI principles, interaction patterns, layout systems, and visual hierarchy across web and mobile platforms
• Demonstrated ability to produce expert-level, highly polished designs with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong command of typography, color theory, spacing, iconography, and visual rhythm
• Experience working within and contributing to design systems while maintaining scalability and consistency
• Advanced proficiency in industry-standard design tools (e.g., Figma) and modern design workflows
• Ability to quickly understand complex requirements and translate them into elegant, intuitive visual solutions
• Strong collaboration and communication skills when working with cross-functional partners
• Comfort giving and receiving thoughtful design critique in service of better outcomes
• A portfolio that clearly showcases UI excellence, visual craft, and end-to-end design work
  
  

Traits we truly value

• Intentionality: We obsess over solving the right problems the right way. We strive to be partners, not vendors. We elevate humanity through the relationships and products we build.
• Passion: We’re passionate about many things – delivering great digital products powered by exceptional engineering, delighting our partners and users, and nurturing teams that are fired up about unlocking the positive potential of technology.
• Innovation: We don’t just see things as they are; we see them as they can be. We approach challenges with curiosity, creativity, and courage. We have the audacity to envision possibilities beyond perceived constraints.
• Ownership: We make magic happen when we’re self-motivated to show up for our teams and partners, stand behind our commitments, learn from our mistakes, and strive for excellence.
• Collaboration: We’re a team of innovators, designers, and engineers bound by our desire to take on meaningful challenges, foster enduring partnerships, deliver value to our stakeholders, and bring out the best in one another.
• Empathy: We approach people and problems with utmost compassion. We listen more than we talk. We understand the “why” before the “how.” We walk in your shoes.