Junior Graphic Designer - JGD4590

RW Mercer Company

$80K — $105K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, or related field preferred.
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience in graphic design or visual communications.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing creativity and design skills in various mediums.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud; experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign is essential.
  • Foundational knowledge of design principles, including typography and branding.
  • Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in creating visual concepts and graphics for diverse marketing materials.
  • Design and update print and digital assets like brochures, flyers, and social media graphics.
  • Collaborate with different teams to understand and fulfill creative project needs.
  • Translate written concepts and project briefs into effective visual outputs.
  • Edit and optimize graphic assets for various platforms and applications.
  • Participate in design reviews, implementing feedback from senior designers.
  • Manage multiple design projects while adhering to deadlines and quality standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development, including training and workshops.
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced creative professionals.
  • Potential for contract renewal based on performance and business needs.
  • Flexible working arrangements with remote or hybrid options.
  • Growth opportunities within design responsibilities and projects.
Full Job Description
About the job Junior Graphic Designer - JGD4590

We are seeking a creative, motivated, and detail-oriented Junior Graphic Designer to join our team on a full-time contract basis. The Junior Graphic Designer will support the development of visually engaging and brand-aligned design materials for marketing, communications, digital initiatives, and organizational projects across a variety of platforms.

The ideal candidate will bring strong creative thinking, a willingness to learn, and foundational technical design skills. This individual should be able to interpret creative briefs, written concepts, and business requirements and translate them into polished, professional, and engaging visual materials under the guidance of senior creative team members.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in developing creative visual concepts and original graphics for marketing, branding, communications, digital, and print initiatives.
  • Design and update brochures, flyers, presentations, advertisements, social media graphics, newsletters, promotional materials, and branded collateral.
  • Create visual assets for websites, email campaigns, online platforms, internal communications, and digital marketing initiatives.
  • Collaborate with marketing, communications, product, sales, and business teams to understand creative requirements and project objectives.
  • Translate written messaging, campaign concepts, business requirements, and creative briefs into effective visual solutions.
  • Apply established brand standards, including typography, color palettes, imagery, layouts, icons, and other visual elements.
  • Edit, enhance, crop, resize, retouch, and optimize photographs, illustrations, and graphic assets for various applications.
  • Assist with the development of templates and reusable design assets that promote consistency and efficiency.
  • Prepare accurate, production-ready files for digital publishing, presentations, advertising, and print production.
  • Manage multiple assigned design projects while maintaining organization, quality, and adherence to deadlines.
  • Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback from senior designers, managers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Maintain organized source files, creative assets, templates, brand resources, and project documentation.
  • Research current design trends, creative techniques, emerging tools, and industry best practices.
  • Support basic motion graphics, animation, video editing, interactive content, and multimedia projects when required.
  • Assist with coordination involving printers, production vendors, freelancers, and external creative partners.
  • Review completed designs for accuracy, consistency, formatting, accessibility, and alignment with project requirements.
  • Contribute ideas for improving creative workflows, templates, production processes, and design efficiency.
  • Ensure visual deliverables are consistent with established brand guidelines and communication objectives.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, Fine Arts, or a related discipline preferred.
  • 0-2 years of professional, internship, academic, freelance, or equivalent experience in graphic design, visual communications, marketing design, or a related creative field.
  • A strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, design fundamentals, and examples of digital, print, branding, marketing, or communication materials.
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
  • Foundational understanding of typography, color theory, composition, spacing, visual hierarchy, branding, and layout principles.
  • Familiarity with creating content for websites, social media, email marketing, presentations, advertisements, and other digital channels.
  • Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn and improve design skills.
  • Ability to understand creative briefs, project requirements, and stakeholder feedback and incorporate them into design assignments.
  • Good written, verbal, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while contributing effectively within a collaborative creative environment.
  • Familiarity with Figma, Canva, After Effects, Premiere Pro, or comparable creative applications is a plus.
  • Exposure to motion graphics, animation, UX/UI design, video production, or interactive media is an advantage.
  • Basic knowledge of digital accessibility and design best practices is preferred.
  • A positive attitude, creative curiosity, and eagerness to develop professionally in a fast-paced design environment.

Compensation & Contract Details

Annual Contract Rate: $80,000 - $105,000 per year, commensurate with experience, qualifications, creative skills, and scope of responsibility.

Employment Type: Full-time Contract.

Schedule: Approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Contract Term: Initial contract assignment with potential for extension or renewal based on business needs, project requirements, and performance.

Work Arrangement: Remote or hybrid, depending on organizational and project requirements.

Professional Development: Opportunities for creative training, software development, design workshops, industry learning, and professional certification support.

Creative Environment: Collaborative environment providing opportunities to contribute to marketing, branding, communications, and digital design initiatives while learning from experienced creative professionals.

Growth Opportunities: Opportunities to expand design responsibilities, contribute to larger creative projects and campaigns, develop specialized design skills, and progress toward mid-level or senior design responsibilities.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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