Costa Rica Remote (Country) Employment

Smartsheet is hiring a Sr. Visual Designer

About the Role

Shape the Future of a Scalable Brand

As a Senior Visual Designer, you'll play a key role in evolving a dynamic brand identity through thoughtful, strategic design. You’ll lead end-to-end creative initiatives—from concept to delivery—ensuring every visual element strengthens brand cohesion and clarity.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the development of visual concepts that push brand expression forward, aligning with long-term strategic goals.
  • Mentor junior designers and review external creative work to maintain high standards and foster professional growth.
  • Design comprehensive systems, including style guides, component libraries, and mood boards that support consistent, scalable creative output.
  • Manage complex, multi-phase projects with precision, balancing timelines, stakeholder input, and creative vision.
  • Articulate design rationale clearly to guide feedback and keep projects aligned with business objectives.
  • Collaborate with technical and project teams to ensure designs meet both creative and functional requirements.
  • Commission external creative talent when specialized skills are needed to elevate a project.

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in senior-level visual design roles within technology or similar industries, with at least five years focused on brand systems and digital marketing.
  • Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite tools, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Firefly, and Express.
  • Ability to manage multiple high-visibility projects while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
  • A strategic mindset with foresight into organizational needs and creative problem-solving.
  • Bachelor’s degree in design or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with motion design (After Effects), web tools (Figma, Webflow, HTML/CSS), and document platforms (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office).
  • Understanding of global design trends and cross-cultural communication, including emerging applications of generative and agentic AI.
  • An entrepreneurial drive—someone who moves quickly, takes initiative, and delivers polished results under pressure.

Work Environment

This role supports remote work within Costa Rica, offering flexibility while remaining connected to a purpose-driven creative team. You’ll have access to professional development resources, wellness benefits, and a supportive environment that values innovation and impact.

Benefits

  • Fully covered health and life insurance for employees and family members
  • Monthly stipend to support productivity and remote work needs
  • Generous time-off package: 12 days paid vacation plus a flexible time-away program
  • 20 weeks fully paid maternity leave; 12 weeks fully paid paternity/adoption leave
  • Paid volunteer day to give back to the community
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning for professional growth
  • Company-funded perks, including counseling services and a personal software account
Required Skills
Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesignAdobe Creative CloudAdobe FireflyAdobe ExpressFigmaAfter EffectsStrategic ForesightProactive OwnershipMulti-Tasking MasteryBrand SystemsDigital StrategyMarketing CollateralUI/UX Design Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesignAdobe Creative CloudAdobe FireflyAdobe ExpressFigmaAfter EffectsStrategic ForesightProactive OwnershipMulti-Tasking MasteryBrand SystemsDigital StrategyMarketing CollateralUI/UX Design
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Smartsheet is a global leader in Intelligent Work Management, building tools that empower teams to automate manual tasks, uncover insights, and scale smarter. The company provides seamless work management and smart, scalable solutions to help people and teams achieve their goals.
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Category design
Posted 2 hours ago