Senior Graphic Designer
COMPANY OVERVIEW
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.
Position Description
KKR is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to join the Creative Services team within Marketing. This role combines high-level conceptual design, strategic visual thinking, and hands-on production execution. The Senior Graphic Designer will play a key role in elevating visual communication across the organization by delivering high-quality design assets, upholding brand excellence, and collaborating closely with a wide range of internal partners.
The ideal candidate brings a strong creative point of view paired with exceptional attention to detail. They are equally comfortable developing original concepts, producing polished final deliverables, and executing high-volume production work with accuracy and efficiency. This role partners closely with senior creatives, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders across the business to deliver compelling, on-brand design solutions from concept through completion.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Creative Development
- Create thoughtful, visually engaging design solutions for events, digital campaigns, print collateral, and other marketing initiatives.
- Translate complex concepts and business objectives into clear, compelling visual communications.
Production & Execution
- Prepare and manage production-ready files for both print and digital channels.
- Refine layouts, build and maintain templates, and ensure consistent, precise execution across all deliverables.
Brand Stewardship
- Maintain and uphold Global Atlantic’s visual identity across all touchpoints.
- Contribute to the evolution of brand guidelines and ensure thoughtful application of design standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with colleagues across Marketing and with teams including Communications, Product, Sales, and other business units.
- Navigate input from multiple stakeholders while aligning design strategy with organizational goals.
Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Work alongside designers, writers, project managers, and internal partners to solve creative challenges and elevate overall design quality.
Quality Assurance
- Review all final output for technical accuracy, including typography, color, imagery, and file specifications.
- Ensure assets are delivered with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Creative Contribution
- Act as a thought partner in visual strategy, offering design insights and contributing ideas that enhance the impact of marketing programs.
Skills & Qualifications
- 7+ years of professional graphic design experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
- Strong visual design skills, including typography, layout, hierarchy, and composition.
- Proven ability to balance conceptual design with high-volume production execution.
- Experience delivering production-ready files for both print and digital platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to present and articulate design decisions.
- Comfortable working within established brand systems while contributing fresh ideas.
- Motion graphics experience is a plus.
- Experience within financial services is a plus.
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This is the expected annual base salary range for this Boston-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.
Base Salary Range
$105,000 - $130,000
KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.
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