Sr. Designer, Brand & Marketing

Company: NinjaTrader
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Disclaimer: Please be advised that the most accurate and up-to-date information about our open roles—including job descriptions, compensation, and benefits—can only be guaranteed on our official job board. For the latest listings and details, please visit: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninjatrader . JOIN US ON OUR MISSION TO BECOME THE 1 RETAIL TRADING PLATFORM IN THE WORLD Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we're empowering traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it? We provide cutting-edge products and services that enhance the trading journey. Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out, NinjaTrader equips traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the world's leading financial markets with confidence. Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating. Since 2003, NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. Through those efforts, our user base has grown to over 2 million users and we have become the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide. But we're not stopping there. We're constantly evolving, pushing boundaries, and modernizing the futures industry. Our commitment to innovation means users will always have access to dynamic tools, real-time support, and a community of like-minded traders. So, why work at NinjaTrader? Here, you're not just part of a team; you're part of a movement. We empower employees to reach new heights in their careers by providing a dynamic culture focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition initiatives. Sounds too good to be true? Take it from our employees. Join us as we redefine what's possible in trading, advocate for our customers, and continue our journey toward becoming the world's top retail-focused trading platform in the world. What you'll do: We’re currently seeking a Senior Brand Designer to join our Design team and lead the development of high-impact brand experiences across a variety of channels. In this role, you’ll partner closely with Marketing, Communications, and cross-functional teams to create visually compelling work that builds awareness, drives engagement, and strengthens the NinjaTrader brand. In this role you will: Design high-quality visuals that bring our brand to life across marketing, communications, and internal initiatives Develop creative assets for campaigns including digital ads, social media, landing pages, emails, presentations, and event materials Maintain and evolve brand guidelines to ensure a cohesive and consistent visual identity Collaborate closely with marketing stakeholders to concept and execute design solutions that support business goals Create scalable systems of brand assets, templates, and design toolkits for use across the organization Support internal communications and employer brand efforts with engaging visuals Contribute to creative strategy and brainstorming sessions Present and articulate design rationale to stakeholders at various levels of the business Advocate for best practices in visual storytelling, typography, color, and layout What you'll need: 5 years of experience in brand, marketing, or visual design with a strong digital portfolio A portfolio that demonstrates excellence in brand execution across diverse formats and channels Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as well as Figma Strong understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy Experience maintaining and evolving a brand identity across a growing organization Excellent collaboration, communication, and presentation skills Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Bonus Points for: Experience in fintech, SaaS, or a high-growth startup environment Experience with CMS platforms such as Contentful Motion design or animation capabilities Experience with event branding and experiential design Familiarity with print production processes Passion for markets, trading, or financial technology Compensation: The salary range for this role will be $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 10%. Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%). Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered by NinjaTrader. NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions. Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 18 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays. Location: This role is based in Chicago, IL. *There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, Wisconsin. Hybrid: For Chicago-based employees, we follow a hybrid work schedule: In-office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. In addition to these weekly remote days, we offer: 20 additional flex remote days annually 5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays Our Core Benefits Include: Generous PTO 7 Paid Holidays Annually 5 Conditional Holidays Annually 1 Service Day Annually 401k with 3.5% Company Match Paid Parental Bonding Leave Health, Vision, Dental Coverage Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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