Graphic Designer | Retail Marketing & Advertising

Overview

Placement Type:
Temporary

Salary: $35-50 Hourly

Proactive Talent Pipeline

Start Date:

Mar 2, 2026

We're building talent pipelines for Graphic Designer roles supporting a Fortune 500 home improvement retailer's marketing, advertising, and merchandising operations. This is not an active requisition-we're identifying qualified designers now for anticipated opportunities in 2026.

• Early access when roles open
• Direct connection to hiring managers
• First consideration before public postings

As a Graphic Designer, you'll create compelling visual communications across print and digital channels including advertising, promotional materials, social media content, email campaigns, presentations, and in-store collateral. You'll work with in an established creative team to design layouts that are visually appealing, technically accurate, and aligned with brand standards and merchandising strategies.

• Drive creation of original design concepts that result in effective, compelling communication
• Design high-quality images for print advertising (run-of-press, tabloids, brochures, signage, catalogs, circulars) within assigned product categories
• Create digital assets including social media content, blog graphics, email messaging, display advertisements, and presentations
• Illustrate concepts by designing rough layouts considering arrangement, composition, type size and style, color theory, and aesthetic principles
• Prepare final layouts by marking up and assembling finished copy and art
• Use words, illustrations, fonts, colors, and visual layouts to effectively communicate messages and showcase products
• Work within provided templates while maintaining creative excellence and brand consistency
• Adapt designs for multiple channels and formats (print, web, mobile, social, in-store)

• Plan concepts by studying project information, materials, and creative briefs
• Collaborate with merchandising partners, creative managers, and senior designers on content development under tight deadlines
• Present rough layouts and obtain approval from stakeholders before proceeding to final execution
• Work closely with outside creative agencies, providing photo and layout art direction consistent with advance planning team creative
• Partner with production artists and provide training/guidance when needed
• Attend ad review meetings to present layouts and sketches
• Ensure look and feel of deliverables aligns with direction from Creative Manager, Senior Designer, and merchandising leadership

• Research design trends in home improvement industry and retail advertising
• Maintain industry and product knowledge to guide creative process
• Keep visual solutions consistent with current trends while remaining unique and innovative
• Understand consumer appeal of product categories and particular brands
• Stay current on channel best practices (print, digital, social media)

• Maintain image library through electronic archiving process
• Maintain deep working knowledge of design software (Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Adapt to design software improvements and technology advancements
• Ensure technical accuracy in all design work (color specifications, file formats, production requirements)
• Prepare files for various output methods (digital, offset printing, large format, web)

• Run-of-press (ROP) newspaper ads
• Tabloid inserts and circulars
• Brochures and catalogs
• In-store signage and point-of-purchase displays
• Direct mail pieces
• Promotional flyers

• Social media graphics (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Tik Tok)
• Email campaign designs and templates
• Display advertising (banner ads, retargeting ads)
• Blog post featured images and graphics
• Website landing page designs

• PowerPoint/Keynote presentation decks
• Sales collateral and one-pagers
• Trade show materials
• Internal communications materials

• Private label packaging design support
• Product photography art direction
• SKU-specific promotional materials

• 3-5+ years professional graphic design experience
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals and range across print and digital
• Experience designing under tight production deadlines
• Proven ability to work within brand guidelines and templates while maintaining creativity

• Typography:
  Hierarchy, readability, font pairing, type systems
• Layout & Composition:
  Grid systems, visual balance, white space, alignment
• Color Theory:
  Color psychology, brand color systems, print vs. digital color
• Visual Communication:
  Translating complex messages into clear, compelling visuals
• Print Production:
  Understanding of bleed, trim, color modes (CMYK/PMS), file prep
• Digital Design:
  Web-optimized graphics, responsive design…