Senior Graphic Designer
Organization: The Surplus Line Association of California (SLA)
Location: San Ramon, CA (In office with possibility of hybrid work)
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $95,000 - $125,000
About Us
At the Surplus Line Association of California (SLA), we don’t sell insurance—we protect access to it. As the only organization overseeing California’s $20+ billion surplus lines insurance marketplace, we help support coverage availability for businesses—from film studios to freight haulers—when risks are too complex, too large or too unique for the standard market. Each year we review more than 1 million policy transactions, equip insurance brokers with compliance tools and continuing education courses, monitor the financial stability of global insurers and deliver data-driven insights that help the industry stay ahead of emerging risks. That impact—combined with our strong employee culture—has earned us recognition by Fortune as one of the Bay Area’s best places to work.
Position Overview
We’re looking for a Senior Graphic Designer who’s ready to take ownership of design across a trusted, long-established organization that’s modernizing its look and feel. You will be responsible for defining the brand's visual identity, where the decisions you make will directly shape our market perception and create a lasting impact.
You’ll help shape and refine the SLA’s visual identity, ensuring our materials—from reports to digital campaigns—are cohesive, professional and intentional. This isn’t about chasing trends; it’s about thoughtful design that communicates clearly and makes complex information approachable and visually appealing.
If you enjoy balancing creativity with precision, and you like seeing your work make a tangible difference in how a brand presents itself—we’d love to meet you
What You’ll Do:
Lead and manage the evolution of our visual brand—across print, digital, web and video.
Design print materials like annual reports, publications and event pieces—with a strong sense for layouts that balance heavy text and infographics.
Create digital assets for campaigns, social media and our website.
Turn technical, data-heavy content into clean, accessible visuals.
Work closely with our communications team to ensure the visuals and messaging flow seamlessly together.
Build and maintain design systems, templates and brand standards that others can easily follow.
Who You Are
We’re looking for a designer who doesn’t just make things look good—you make them make sense. You think about the “why” behind every choice and you care about your craft.
You might be a great fit if:
You have 5+ years of experience as a designer (agency or in-house).
You’ve helped build or refresh a brand—and can show how it came to life across multiple platforms.
You’re confident in print design, especially long reports and layouts that mix text, data, and visuals.
You have a strong portfolio that shows range: brand identity, print, digital and web.
You know your way around Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop).
You’re organized, dependable and can manage your own deadlines.
You pay attention to detail—the kind that separates a good design from a great one.
Bonus points if you’ve worked in finance, insurance or a similarly structured environment—but it’s not required.
How to Apply
If this sounds like you, we’d love to see your work.
Please send your resume and a portfolio to be considered.
Come join our team — we’d love to have you! At The SLA, We Take Pride In Fostering An Open, Inclusive, And Collaborative Culture Where Employees Come First. Our Commitment To Creating An Exceptional Workplace Has Earned Us Recognition
Certified as a Great Place to Work® three years in a row.
Named one of California’s Best Workplaces for 2025.
And it’s not just the accolades — our employees agree! According to recent survey results, 87% of our team members would recommend working here to their friends and family. As an employee-first organization, we’re passionate about supporting our team inside and outside the workplace. We offer:
Flexible work-life balance options so you can thrive both professionally and personally.
An expansive benefits package with a variety of choices for medical, dental, and vision coverage tailored to your needs.
Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and student loan relief programs to support lifelong learning.
A generous wellness stipend to help you invest in your health and well-being.
And because we love adding a little extra value: complimentary Costco memberships for you and your family.
If you’re looking to grow your career in an environment where your voice is heard, your contributions are valued, and fun is part of the culture — come join us! Quick Clarifier We are not insurance agents or a government agency—and we won’t be quoting your car or life insurance. We oversee a multibillion-dollar market that primarily serves businesses with hard-to-place risks. It’s niche, essential and surprisingly interesting. This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper. The SLA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. About The Surplus Line Association Of California The Surplus Line Association of California (SLA) operates as a private, 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization governed by a plan of operation approved by both the California Department of Insurance (CDI) and the SLA Board of Directors. Appointed by the Commissioner in 1994, the Association serves as the statutory surplus line advisory organization to the CDI and facilitates the state’s capacity to monitor and direct surplus line brokers’ placements of insurance with eligible surplus line insurers. Working with its members and the CDI, the Association assists its members’ compliance with California laws and regulations; helps maintain a healthy, fair, and competitive surplus line marketplace in California; and strives to protect the interests of California insurance consumers.
