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Senior Designer

RR Donnelley & Sons
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/18/2026
Company Description

Williams Lea by RRD is a global business support services company with a strong legacy-over 200 years of experience delivering world-class business solutions. We specialize in delivering skilled administrative support, document production, presentation design, and marketing and communications services to leading companies around the world-especially within legal, financial, and professional services industries.

We're a people-powered organization. With a presence in North America, the UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific, we have thousands of employees globally, all working together to help our clients operate more efficiently and effectively. Whether it's supporting law firms with critical document production or helping financial institutions manage high-volume print and digital communications, we're the behind-the-scenes team making everything run smoothly.


Job Description

Serves as a specialist with depth of expertise in design systems and visual identity, mentoring others to solve the most complex technical and conceptual problems. Works independently to architect comprehensive brand languages and scalable design frameworks. Interprets business challenges to recommend best practices that improve operational scalability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architects and directs the development of scalable, modular design systems and master templates to ensure long-term cross-functional scalability.

  • Audits creative workflows to identify bottlenecks, implementing file automation and sophisticated toolsets to improve departmental efficiency.

  • Leads design reviews with senior stakeholders to build consensus on systematic design approaches and project feasibility.

  • Serves as the primary SME for internal discovery and external vendor production, ensuring all deliverables meet rigorous technical and systemic standards.

  • Establishes and enforces departmental standards for visual hierarchy through formal peer reviews and technical audits.

  • Mentors junior and mid-level designers on design craft, technical execution, and system-level thinking, providing hands-on guidance to solve complex conceptual problems.


Qualifications

Key Competencies & Skills

  • Specialized depth of expertise in modular design and scalable systems.

  • Sophisticated analytical thought for solving systemic production issues.

  • Negotiation skills to influence others to adopt a different technical point of view.

  • High-level proficiency in emerging design technologies and workflow automation.

  • Ability to lead large-scale technical projects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (required)

  • Minimum 5-years experience in professional design or creative services.


Additional Information

Therange of pay for this role at the noted RRD location is $65,800-115,500. Typically, roles follow step progressions to a target rate or set increments over time. Depending on the role, in addition to the hourly rate of pay, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay. RRD's benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

#GOC

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.


RR Donnelley is an EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled Employer

RR Donnelley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The company’s policy is to select, place and deal with all its employees without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, perceived disability, sexual orientation, protected Veteran status, genetic information or on the basis of any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

 

Salary : $65,800 - $115,500

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