Email Designer

Email Designer

Location: Remote (must be U.S. based)

6 months contract, 40 hours per week

Digital People is looking for an Email Designer to support our global client's Lifecycle Marketing team in creating high-quality, conversion-focused email campaigns for an employer-facing platform used by millions of businesses worldwide. This role focuses on designing scalable, on-brand email experiences that drive engagement, retention, and revenue across the employer journey.

You will work within an established email design system to produce polished, consistent designs while collaborating closely with marketing and product partners. This role sits at the intersection of design execution and lifecycle strategy, enabling faster iteration, stronger experimentation, and better outcomes for customers.

Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver email campaigns using pre-built components from an established email design system
• Apply consistent messaging frameworks across lifecycle touchpoints, including upsell and retention campaigns
• Produce on-brand, high-quality email designs that follow established patterns and best practices
• Partner with Lifecycle Marketing and Product stakeholders to understand campaign goals, audience segments, and messaging priorities
• Support rapid iteration and A/B testing by producing multiple design variants efficiently
• Maintain visual and interaction consistency across email communications
• Contribute to a cohesive experience across email and in-product touchpoints

Qualifications:

Required

• 2 to 5 years of experience in UX, product, or visual or communication design, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong portfolio showcasing email design or digital marketing design work
• Proficiency with Figma or similar tools and experience working within design systems
• Ability to produce production-ready designs with strong attention to detail and brand consistency
• Solid understanding of email design standards, including responsive layouts and rendering constraints
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and experience collaborating across distributed teams

Preferred

• Experience working with email design systems or component-based email frameworks
• Familiarity with conversion-focused lifecycle marketing strategies such as upsell campaigns and retention flows
• Understanding of accessibility best practices in email design
• Experience working with lifecycle, CRM, or growth marketing teams
• Background in B2B or employer-focused product environments

What We're Looking For:

• A detail-oriented designer who can execute within an established system with precision
• Someone who can move quickly while maintaining quality and consistency
• A collaborative partner who communicates clearly and proactively
• A designer motivated by operational impact, helping campaigns launch faster and perform better