Visual Designer - Contract - Remote

Overview

Epic is looking for a mid-level Visual Designer with a strong foundation in responsive website design and a sharp eye for visual storytelling. This role blends craft and strategy—you’ll design engaging, conversion-focused digital experiences that bring our brand to life across web and product surfaces.

In Short

• Design responsive marketing website pages in Figma (desktop, tablet, and mobile)
• Translate wireframes and strategic briefs into polished, user-centered design solutions
• Ensure layouts are optimized for usability, accessibility, and performance across breakpoints
• Develop compelling visual narratives that communicate Epic’s value proposition clearly and emotionally
• Partner with copywriters to align typography, imagery, illustration, and motion with messaging strategy
• Design feature banners and promotional assets that feel cohesive with the broader brand experience
• Work closely with the Creative Director to evolve and maintain visual consistency across digital touchpoints
• Collaborate with PMs and engineers to ensure design accuracy and high-quality implementation
• Participate in brainstorms, design critiques, campaign development and iterative testing
• Clearly communicate design rationale and user-centered thinking to stakeholders

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience designing responsive websites and/or apps from concept through production
• Deep understanding of responsive design systems, layout principles, typography, and accessibility best practices
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both polished UI craft and strategic visual storytelling
• Expert proficiency in Figma, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and comfort articulating design decisions
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Bonus: Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS and how designs translate to development

Benefits

• Work with a leading digital reading platform
• Collaborate with a creative team
• Opportunity to impact the next generation of readers
• Flexible working environment