Graphic Designer IV: 26-01965

Primary Skills: Figma (advanced), Adobe Photoshop (advanced), Adobe After Effects (advanced), AI Design Tools (advanced), Video Editing (advanced)Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension)Contract Type: W2 OnlyLocation: San Diego, CA (#LI-Hybrid)Pay Rate: $80-84/hr on W2 basis#LPJOB SUMMARY: This role is pivotal in shaping the future of performance marketing through AI-powered design. You will be responsible for creating visually compelling and strategically sound advertising assets that drive measurable results. Blending artistic skill with data analysis, your work will impact millions of small business owners.Responsibilities 

• Design high-performing static and motion ad assets across Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and Google Display 360, with creative rooted in audience insight and performance data.
• Produce short-form video cutdowns and motion graphics tailored to platform specs, attention windows, and conversion goals.
• Edit and repurpose existing video and visual assets into platform-ready ad units: fast, clean, and on-brand. 
• Partner with creative strategy, media, and analytics teams to develop A/B tests that are structured to generate actionable insights. 
• Translate creative briefs and data signals into design decisions, iterating on what’s working and pushing in new directions when something isn’t. 
• Maintain brand consistency while finding creative solutions within constraints, adapting Intuit’s visual identity to different audiences, moments, and placements. 
• Manage a concurrent workload of multiple active projects, communicating proactively with stakeholders on timelines, status, and creative tradeoffs. 
• Stay genuinely plugged in to what’s emerging in AI-powered design and actively bring new tools and techniques into the team’s workflow. 

Must have Skills:

• 8–10 years of design experience with a clear focus on performance marketing. 
• Expert-level proficiency in Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). 
• Hands-on experience with AI design and image generation tools, including Claude Design, Higgsfield, Nano Banana, or comparable platforms. 
• Video editing and motion graphics skills using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or equivalent tools. 
• A portfolio that demonstrates both craft and performance thinking. We want to see beautiful work and understand why it worked.
• Strong communicator who can clearly articulate creative decisions and collaborate effectively with non-design stakeholders.
• Genuine curiosity about AI, automation, and where the industry is heading, with a track record of learning independently rather than waiting to be trained. 

Industry Experience:

• Familiarity with creative analytics platforms (e.g., Motion) and comfort interpreting performance dashboards. 
• Experience building or contributing to AI-enhanced creative production workflows. 
• Background in brand design that’s been adapted for performance contexts. someone who has worked in advertise agencies before is preferred.

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