Detroit, MI

Design Jobs in Detroit, MI

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1d ago

Art Director

Hello Innovation Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI

1d ago

Full time Marketing Adobe Creative Suite Art Direction

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Job Description

Hello Innovation is building game-changing solutions used by millions every month, and the work matters. You will own art direction that blends strong creative vision with real usability, guiding design from early concepting through final execution for interactive web and other media. Based onsite in Detroit, MI, this is a team environment built for autonomy, growth, and meaningful impact.

What you’ll do

Develop and frame creative concepts that set the artistic direction.
Brainstorm new ideas, establish design guidelines, and create mock-ups to align teams and move projects forward.
Visualize, design, and conceptualize user experiences through visual prototypes.
Execute design direction end to end, manage the design process, and sign off on final designs.
Inspire the team through ideas, designs, and a quality-focused mindset.
Collaborate with the CEO and other project-related teams to identify project needs and shape a finished product that supports objectives while maintaining the core creative concept.
Manage, mentor, and coach the design team.
Provide creative input, strategy, and ongoing support to keep work aligned and advancing.
Bring a blend of big-picture design thinking, detail orientation, and a strong drive for creativity.

What you bring

5+ years of experience defining and driving design process and direction for large interactive projects for web and other media.
Proven ability to generate creative ideas and concepts.
A strong design portfolio covering digital design expertise.
Drive to lead the design team and propel the company forward.
Excellent knowledge of information architecture, user interface essentials, interaction design, and style guide creation. Motion design knowledge is a plus.
Expert skills using design software such as Adobe Creative Suite.
Experience with Figma is a plus.

Benefits & perks

Meaningful work: more than a job, focused on making a real impact on people’s lives when they need it most.
Be a part of something (really) big: products touch over 45 million people every month.
No red tape: an autonomy-first approach with less bureaucracy.
Learning animal environment: continued learning with an allowance for ongoing growth.
We ignite the best in you: designed to inspire creative problem-solving alongside meaningful innovation.
A creative, come-as-you-are environment: push for excellence while keeping room for fun.
Top of market pay.
Full benefits package including health, dental, and 401k.
Additional perks: daily catered lunches, team activities, paid holidays, bonuses, and more.
Willingness to sponsor a US Work Visa for the right candidate.

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1d ago

Creative Director

StockX Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI

1d ago

$250k - $270k/yr Full time Manager Marketing Adobe Creative Suite

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Job Description

Lead StockX’s global creative direction from concept through design, production, and delivery across the marketing funnel.

Responsibilities

Define and evolve the StockX brand application across creative direction, visual identity, brand design, messaging and voice, photography, video, and overall storytelling
Drive development of creative concepts that translate to multiple marketing touchpoints and remain brand-aligned, compelling, results-driven, and strategically effective
Set up and maintain processes that support consistent brand standards across all customer touchpoints
Lead cross-functional projects across multiple teams to ensure creative matches brand positioning and business objectives
Present and defend creative concepts with internal stakeholders and clients, incorporating feedback while protecting creative integrity
Manage creative resources to ensure deliverables meet business and project goals, achieve high quality, and ship on time and within budget
Translate a global creative vision for international markets, enabling local flexibility, extensions, and relevance
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and cultural movements to keep campaigns fresh
Mentor and develop creative team members through high-level direction, hands-on feedback, and ongoing growth opportunities while fostering innovation and collaboration

Requirements

7+ years of experience in advertising, branding, or creative direction, with a portfolio showing strategy unified with execution across channels, aesthetics, and budgets
Strong interest in sneaker and/or streetwear culture
Experience with fashion, lifestyle, or product-driven brands is a plus
Proven experience in senior creative roles at a consumer brand, creative agency, editorial publication, and/or retailer
In-house experience is preferred
Established network of creative collaborators and resources for major brand moments
Expert-level creative concepting and development
Extensive experience informing or leading art direction across photography and video
Understanding of native digital content creation, including concepting for organic social, onsite merchandising, and performance marketing campaigns
Fluency with contemporary social platforms, technologies, and trends
Expert knowledge of e-commerce and digital marketing best practices
Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
Self-starter who can handle ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment
Effective across teams, able to manage multiple creative projects and meet aggressive deadlines
Ability to use performance metrics, customer insights, and data to shape and defend strategic recommendations
Team-oriented leader with a track record of mentoring and developing creative talent
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with production tools

Technologies

Adobe Creative Suite
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign

Location

Detroit, MI (hybrid)

Compensation

USD 250,000 - 270,000 per year

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Equity
Discretionary bonuses
Opportunities for benefits (e.g., medical, dental)

Required experience: 7+ years

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4d ago

Art Director

Crain Communications Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI

4d ago

$65k - $90k/yr Full time Adobe Creative Suite Arc Xp Art Direction

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Job Description

The Art Director at Crain Communications strengthens the Crain Design Hub’s ability to deliver high-impact editorial storytelling across digital, print, social, and multimedia platforms, while consistently maintaining exceptional visual standards across Crain brands. This position creates and manages visual storytelling experiences aligned to brand identity and newsroom editorial priorities.

Location

Detroit, MI (onsite)

Compensation

The estimated salary range for this position is $65,000 to $90,000 per year. The final offer will be based on factors including experience, accomplishments, and location. The position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and not eligible for overtime pay.

Responsibilities

Design visual storytelling experiences across print, digital, and multimedia platforms from concept through publication.
Partner with editors during story development to identify visual storytelling opportunities that strengthen stories and improve the reader experience.
Translate complex journalism into engaging, audience-centered visual storytelling that improves understanding and engagement.
Communicate creative concepts and design recommendations to editors, stakeholders, and project partners.
Collaborate with editorial teams, freelance photographers, designers, and other creative partners to develop cohesive storytelling experiences.
Support cross-platform storytelling initiatives, including digital-first presentations, alternative story formats, social storytelling, and multimedia experiences.
Create timely digital art, graphics, and visual assets as part of the Design Hub’s daily visual storytelling workflow while balancing editorial publications across multiple brands.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high creative standards and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
Provide creative feedback, design support, and project reviews to team members as needed.
Assist with copy fitting, headline writing, proofreading, and design production tasks for print publishing.
Stay current on emerging storytelling formats, audience engagement strategies, accessibility best practices, and AI-assisted creative workflows that enhance efficiency while preserving editorial quality.
Build familiarity with audiences, products, editorial priorities, and storytelling approaches across Crain brands.
Demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset while helping evolve visual storytelling across a changing media landscape.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in visual journalism, graphic design, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in editorial design, visual journalism, or graphic design, preferably within a news, publishing, or media organization.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex stories into compelling visual storytelling across digital and print platforms.
Strong editorial judgment and understanding of news values.
Experience art directing photography, illustration, and other visual assets.
Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, accessibility, and audience-centered design principles.
Experience working within digital publishing workflows and content management systems such as Arc XP, WordPress, or Drupal.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Understanding of SEO fundamentals, digital publishing best practices, and accessibility considerations.
Strong communication, organization, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Experience communicating creative concepts and collaborating with editors and cross-functional stakeholders.
Collaborative, curious, and solutions-oriented mindset with a willingness to embrace evolving storytelling formats and new technologies.
Basic copy editing skills and strong attention to detail.

Technologies

Arc XP
WordPress
Drupal
Adobe Creative Cloud
InDesign
Photoshop
Illustrator

Benefits

Retirement plan savings contributions
Bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance

Environmental Demands

The employee work location is determined by the needs of the specific team and may include on-site, hybrid, or remote.
An in-office role would require coming into the office most days, with occasional flexibility to work remotely if tasks can be performed elsewhere and if the manager approves.
A remote role allows working from a home office in one of the states Crain does business in: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NY, NC, OH, OR, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and Washington, DC.
A hybrid role is a mix of in-office and remote work.
Employees within a reasonable commute distance from a Crain office are expected to work on-site 3 days per week.
Many positions also include work done in the field, which may include conducting in-person interviews, attending work-related events, and meeting with sources or clients.
Travel to cover news stories and events, meetings with clients, and geographically separated offices may be required.
Non-standard working hours and being on-call may be required for responding to email, attending meetings, attending work-related events, story development, or breaking news.
Most employees work Monday through Friday, although early-morning, evening, or weekend shifts may be required.
Physical requirements include remaining at a desk or computer workstation for prolonged periods, performing computer-related tasks, and creating or maintaining documents within filing systems.
Close visual acuity is essential, including preparing and analyzing reports, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading.
Typical physical requirements are light work, exerting up to 25 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
Some positions may include additional physical requirements, including exerting up to 50 lbs of force to move or carry equipment, supplies, files, or other materials.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions and meet environmental and physical demands.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing for print and digital publishing environments.
Experience creating alternative story formats, digital storytelling experiences, or audience-focused visual journalism.
Experience collaborating across editorial or other cross-functional teams.
Familiarity with AI-assisted creative tools and workflows that enhance design efficiency and storytelling.
Experience providing creative guidance within a collaborative team environment.
Basic understanding of video storytelling or interactive design principles.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in visual journalism, graphic design, or a related field.

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1mo ago

Visual Design Manager

Accenture Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI

1mo ago Closed

$87k - $266k/yr Full time Adobe Creative Cloud Adobe Creative Suite Adobe Illustrator

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 12, 2026).

Job Description

As a Visual Design Manager at Accenture Song, you guide the visual design direction across engagements, shaping brand identities, design systems, and digital experiences. You will own client delivery, contribute to business development, and mentor team members, while leveraging AI to accelerate creative work.

Location

Detroit, MI (onsite)

Compensation

Annual salary range: USD 87,400 to 266,300

Responsibilities

Direct the visual design approach on engagements from concept through delivery, ensuring design quality, cohesive aesthetics, and adherence to schedules.
Act as a strategic thinker, translating briefs, brand strategy, and audience insights into clear visual languages.
Establish and defend a high craft standard across brand identities, design systems, motion, typography, illustration, and digital experiences.
Balance vision with hands-on involvement: set creative direction while remaining closely connected to the work, guiding key decisions and producing high-quality output with the team.
Leverage AI tools to accelerate concepting, iteration, and production, demonstrating how these tools enhance creativity without supplanting human thinking.
Be a leading creative voice in client discussions, articulating visual perspective and translating design rationale into strategic narratives that guide complex decisions under pressure.
Document how AI influences visual design workflows and quantify its impact on delivery quality and team performance to evolve practice operations.
Contribute to proposals, develop case studies from project work, and convert learnings into compelling thought leadership that showcases design capabilities.
Identify new creative opportunities with existing clients, recognizing when brand, design system, or experience challenges warrant deeper engagement, and collaborate with account leads to shape a persuasive point of view.
Mentor and support team members in day-to-day work, helping them grow craft, confidence, and independence as visual designers.
Remain an engaged member of the Visual Design craft, sharing methods, references, and outcomes to support the discipline’s ongoing evolution.

Requirements

7+ years of visual design experience across diverse industries, brands, platforms, and contexts.
4+ years leading visual design engagements end-to-end, from concepting and visual strategy through production-ready delivery; directing the creation of brand identities, design systems, typography, motion, illustration, and digital UI with a strong visual voice; delivering high-fidelity work with precise specifications.
3+ years directly managing or coaching visual designers, with a track record of developing contributors into more capable, independent practitioners.
Experience working in agile, cross-functional environments with product designers, product managers, engineers, and strategists to deliver cohesive experiences; shipping high-caliber visual design at scale and driving measurable impact.
Strong grounding in user experience considerations within visual design decisions; experience building scalable design systems ensuring visual consistency across products and channels.
Experience embedding AI tools and workflows into visual design practices, from concept generation and mood-boarding to rapid iteration, including modeling AI-enabled workflows for a team.
Hands-on proficiency with design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Claude Design, and related motion/illustration tools; this role is not purely managerial.
Effective facilitation and presentation skills, capable of communicating visual strategy and design rationale to senior client stakeholders and guiding decisions under pressure.

Technologies

Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
Claude Design

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan
Bonus opportunities
Paid holidays
Paid time off

Bonus Points If You Have

Fluency in adjacent areas such as brand strategy, service design, or content design, or a self-directed expansion of your skillset.
Experience contributing to practice-wide initiatives, including ways of working, craft assets, onboarding, or community forums.
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in visual design, visual communications, graphic design, fine art, or related field.
Past work in management consulting, a creative agency, or a professional services setting.
Contributions to external thought leadership, including publishing creative POVs, speaking at events, or representing the practice in the design community.

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1mo ago

Visual Design Associate Manager

Accenture Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI

1mo ago Closed

$68k - $219k/yr Full time Manager Adobe Creative Suite After Effects

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 12, 2026).

Job Description

Benefits and culture

Join on-site in Detroit, MI with Accenture Song, embedded in Accenture's Design & Digital Products practice. This environment emphasizes shaping visual design direction and design systems across engagements, mentoring teammates, and leveraging AI-enabled workflows to accelerate concepting and production. The salary range is USD 68,300 to 218,800 annually. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. The role also supports ongoing learning, active participation in the Visual Design Craft community, and opportunities to grow as a trusted creative voice.

Responsibilities

Contribute to and help shape the visual design direction on engagements from concept through delivery, ensuring quality, aesthetic cohesion, and timely progress.
Translate briefs, brand strategy, and audience insights into compelling visual executions, developing and defending an original visual point of view.
Produce high quality work across brand identities, design systems, typography, motion, illustration, and digital experiences with strong craft and attention to detail.
Take ownership of your workstream, make purposeful design decisions, and deliver production-ready output with minimal redirection.
Utilize AI tools actively in your workflow to accelerate concepting, iteration, and production, contributing to the team’s evolving AI-enabled practices.
Engage confidently in client and stakeholder conversations, clearly communicating design rationale and building your presence as a trusted creative voice.
Document and share how AI tools influence workflows, contributing to the practice’s evolving understanding of AI-enabled visual design.
Support proposals and case studies by contributing project work, process documentation, and design narratives that showcase visual design capabilities.
Stay attuned to internal and client needs, flagging potential areas for deeper work or expanded scope to your lead.
Provide informal mentorship to junior team members, sharing feedback, references, and approaches that help others grow their visual craft.
Be an active and engaged member of the Visual Design Craft community, contributing to shared resources and ongoing discipline development.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Visual Design spanning a range of industries, brand types, platforms, and visual contexts.
2+ years contributing to visual design engagements end-to-end, from creative concepting and visual strategy through to production-ready delivery.
2+ years producing brand identities, design systems, typography, motion, illustration, and digital UI with a strong and developing visual voice.
2+ years delivering high-fidelity visual work with pixel-perfect deliverables and developer-ready specifications.
Experience providing feedback and informal guidance to junior designers, with growing ability to help others develop their craft and confidence.
Experience working in agile and cross-functional environments, collaborating with product designers, product managers, engineers, and strategists.
Grounding in UX principles that inform visual design decisions and express a coherent brand point of view.
Experience contributing to scalable design systems that ensure visual consistency across products, platforms, and channels.
Comfort using AI tools in your visual design practice, from concept generation and mood-boarding to rapid iteration, and openness to evolving AI-enabled workflows.
Recent hands-on experience with design tools like Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and relevant motion, illustration, or AI design tools.
Experience with communication skills and developing client presence; ability to present design rationale and contribute to creative discussions with stakeholders.
Bonus points if you have:

Interest or developing fluency in adjacent areas such as brand strategy, service design, content design, or self-directed skill expansion.
Experience contributing to practice-level initiatives such as ways of working, craft assets, onboarding, or community forums.
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in visual design, visual communications, graphic design, fine art, or a related creative field.
Experience working in management consulting, a creative agency, or a professional services environment.
You are beginning to build an external presence through publishing creative POVs or sharing work publicly.

Technologies

Figma
Adobe Creative Suite
AI tools

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2mo ago

Senior UI/UX Designer

Contact Government Services, LLC Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI

2mo ago Closed

$120k - $200k/yr Full time Adobe Creative Suite Collaboration Design

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 21, 2026).

Job Description

Senior UI/UX Designer role supporting a large Federal agency's technical support initiative, onsite in Detroit, MI.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end UX design efforts, including research, blueprinting, and evaluation of existing systems.
Oversee the planning, design, and deployment of multiple sites and applications across several clients in a fast paced environment.
Conduct comprehensive user research and analysis to inform the creation of highly usable web pages, application interfaces, and dynamic solutions.
Collaborate with federal practice engineers and federal clients to define, design, and implement innovative, intuitive solutions for federal stakeholders.
Develop wireframes, storyboards, and site maps to clearly communicate interaction and design ideas for websites and applications.
Create scalable design resources to aid in project collaboration and the expansion of ECS creative services.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree.
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Strong UX design experience.
10+ years combined professional design experience in UCD/UI/UX.
Robust online portfolio showing research-driven decisions in the design of responsive web and mobile applications.
Results oriented problem solver with high standards for quality, accuracy, attention to detail, and overall excellence.
Expertise in user research methodologies, user centered design principles and frameworks, and user interface design standards.
Advanced understanding of user personas, user flows, affinity mapping, and other research tools.
Strong grasp of the website development life cycle from discovery through evaluation.
Experience evaluating existing systems to identify UX issues and provide recommendations.
Experience designing web and mobile applications compliant with 508 and USWDS standards.
Ability to prioritize features while balancing user goals and business requirements.
Experience carrying designs from wireframes to final high fidelity UI mockups.
Experience establishing rapid customer feedback loops to inform design at critical stages.
Self-starter, motivated, confident, and able to work independently as well as in a team.
Track record of delivering projects from inception to completion, including greenfield work and redesigns.
Experience mentoring or leading junior designers.
Advanced coding knowledge (HTML, CSS, and JS).
Advanced proficiency in Adobe XD, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Technologies

HTML
CSS
JS
US Web Design System (USWDS)
Adobe XD
InDesign
Illustrator
Photoshop

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
401k
Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Compensation and Location

Salary: USD 120,000 - 200,000 per year
Location: Detroit, MI onsite

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