Visual Designer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Visual Designer for a contract assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in Boston, MA.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for conceptualizing and designing visual communications and digital interfaces aimed to support the Bank's mission and vision while strengthening reputation and maintaining identity standards.
• Ensures that these communications effectively serve the public, support the Bank's mission, and advance understanding of the organization by partnering with stakeholders and IT to deliver effective, modern solutions.
• Leverages emerging AI enhanced design tools to improve creativity, efficiency, and design quality while upholding brand standards and responsible AI practices.
• Consult with project teams to understand business and design goals.
• Apply industry best practices to create strong, user centered designs for moderately complex visual and interface challenges.
• Lead the design process from concept through production, using AI assisted ideation, layout exploration, image generation, and workflow automation to support speed and quality.
• Produce final design assets in close collaboration with UX/Design colleagues.
• Analyze business needs with support from the team to inform design recommendations.
• Create design artifacts-sketches, wireframes, storyboards, charts, graphics, data visualizations, and interactive layouts-using AI driven tools where appropriate to accelerate exploration and improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with UX/Design, Digital Strategy, IT, and Communications teams to determine required updates or enhancements to digital programs.
• Stay current with design research, industry trends, and advancements in AI supported creative workflows.
• Participate in user research activities and, when aligned with Bank standards, use AI powered synthesis tools to identify patterns or derive insights.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration, reliability, and customer service.
• Use AI tools to assist with initial data visualization concepts and automated formatting.
• Source original and stock imagery, and when appropriate, responsibly use AI image generation tools to support concept development and creative iteration.
• Maintain and promote brand guidelines, including standards for ethical, transparent, and responsible use of AI in creative work.

Required Skills :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in graphic design, visual studies, or related field, with 3-5 years of related experience.
• Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong creative and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Strong design, typography, and production skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong ability to articulate design decisions clearly and concisely.
• Understanding of user centered design principles.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and modern design tools.
• Competence with HTML and CSS.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Experience using AI assisted design tools (e.g., generative imagery, layout suggestions, automated pattern libraries).
• Ability to evaluate AI outputs for accuracy, accessibility, ethical use, and brand alignment.
• Awareness of evolving AI capabilities and willingness to integrate them appropriately into design workflows.

Preferred Skills :

• Knowledge of digital photo/video production is a plus.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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