Graphic Designer POST NUMBER: 456913
We’re looking for a Graphic Designer to bring brand stories to life through compelling, on-brand visuals across digital and print. As a core member of the Brand & Creative team, this mid-level role supports the development of high-quality creative assets used in campaigns, events, internal communications, and more. The ideal candidate is flexible, versatile, efficient, and collaborative—with an eye for design systems and the ability to consistently deliver polished, brand-aligned work in a fast-paced environment. You’ll collaborate closely with copywriters, marketers, and fellow designers to support business objectives through thoughtful visual solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creative Development & Design Execution
- Individually create and execute design assets across a variety of channels—social media, websites, emails, digital ads, presentations, print collateral, and more.
- Ensure visual consistency across all design deliverables by adhering to brand guidelines and evolving them as needed.
- Support larger campaign concepts and content rollouts by translating them into impactful visuals that enhance the message.
- Collaborate with content writers and stakeholders to align visuals with messaging and business intent.
- Develop compelling presentation decks with the ability to create graphics, charts and supporting visuals that align to the brand.
- Balance creativity with functionality, producing work that looks great and performs effectively.
- Work closely with the Art Director, as well as the broader marketing team, to support project objectives and timelines.
- Participate in creative brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to campaign and brand initiatives.
- Proactively communicate with the team or partners to ask questions and problem solve.
- Independently manage workload while communicating clearly and proactively with project managers and business stakeholders about timelines, project progress, and design decisions to meet deadlines.
- Accept and apply feedback efficiently while advocating for thoughtful design solutions.
- Prepare final files for production across digital and print channels, ensuring all specs, formats, and quality standards are met.
- Maintain organized file structures and manage assets in accordance with internal workflows.
- Understands templates and visual systems keeping brand asset library updated, including iconography, templates, and image sourcing.
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communications, or related field.
- 3–5 years of professional experience as a designer within an in-house marketing team or creative agency.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), with working knowledge of Figma and/or Canva.
- Strong understanding of layout, typography, color theory, and visual storytelling.
- Experience designing for both print and digital platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
- A strong portfolio showcasing a range of design work across different mediums and styles.
- Experience designing within brand systems for professional services or B2B organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to work proactively and transparently, communicating clearly and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
- A passion for clean, thoughtful design and a drive to continuously learn and improve.
- Familiarity with motion graphics tools (e.g., After Effects or similar) is a plus.
- Working knowledge of HTML/CSS and digital production basics.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.