Art Director / Senior Graphic Designer

Landesberg Design is seeking an art director and designer with 8+ years of experience to join our full-time staff on-site in Pittsburgh, PA.

About Landesberg Design
Design for the Common Good, since 1982.

We believe design is a powerful tool for good. For over four decades, we’ve partnered with individuals and institutions making a positive impact in the world. Our award-winning studio is built on thoughtful listening, dynamic ideas, endless curiosity, creative storytelling, and attention to detail. If that sounds like you, we’d love to talk.

The Role

We’re looking for a designer with a refined visual sensibility, strong strategic thinking, and the ability to take projects from concept to completion. You’ll lead and contribute to design work across editorial publications, digital experiences, and brand identity systems for local and national clients—primarily in the nonprofit sector. This role suits someone who thrives in both independent and collaborative settings, works seamlessly with designers, developers, writers, and photographers, and is fluent in both leading and doing.

Responsibilities

Conceive and execute design solutions across print and digital projects
Present work confidently and thoughtfully
Communicate clearly with clients, vendors, and collaborators
Manage projects across multiple assignments, meeting deadlines and budgets
Absorb constructive feedback and refine work accordingly
Collaborate with the Creative Director and team members
Direct freelance partners, including photographers and illustrators
Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices

Qualifications (Required)

8+ years of professional design experience

Strengths in editorial, web, and brand design
A portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and visual excellence across print and digital media
Excellent layout and typography skills
Strong attention to detail
Creative problem-solving and time efficiency
Experience leading projects from kickoff through launch
Proven client-facing and presentation experience
Ability to lead, mentor, and provide constructive feedback
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
A collaborative spirit and passion for continuous learning

Additional Qualifications (Preferred)

Illustration and/or photography experience
Motion design skills (After Effects, Cavalry, Motion, etc.), particularly for brand expression
Front-end development experience (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

More About Us

This position requires regular in-person work at our Pittsburgh office. After an introductory period, we offer a flexible hybrid schedule, splitting time between the office and home. Salaries are commensurate with experience and expertise.

Benefits include:

Unlimited paid time off
Paid company holidays
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan

To Apply

Before applying, we encourage you to read our post “Working at Landesberg Design” for additional insight into the role.

To apply, submit your cover letter, résumé, portfolio, and salary requirements to Associate Creative Director Michael Artman. Anything else we should know about you? Share it with us when you submit your application.

This posting was published on Tuesday, November 5. Applications will be accepted for two weeks — until Wednesday, November 19. Candidates selected for interviews will be notified by Wednesday, November 26. Due to anticipated volume, we may not be able to respond to all applicants. We anticipate interviewing 3–5 candidates in early December. If a job offer is made and accepted, the target start date is in January 2026.

We celebrate cultural diversity and diverse perspectives, skills, and experiences. Landesberg Design is an equal opportunity employer.

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