Graphic Designer

Location: Rancho Cordova, CA
Experience Level: 1-3 years
Work Schedule: Full-time; four days in office, one day remote

We are a forward-thinking PR, marketing and advertising agency dedicated to driving results through data-driven strategies, bold storytelling and creative, meaningful and impactful engagement. From healthcare and nutrition to education, economic development and long-term sustainability, our work supports clients who make a difference. We thrive on collaboration, curiosity and creativity, and we’re committed to exceeding expectations while doing work that matters.

This is an ideal opportunity for an emerging designer who wants to build their skills while working on a wide variety of integrated campaigns and brands. Working closely with Art Directors, senior creatives, copywriters and cross-functional agency teams, the Graphic Designer develops polished, production-ready creative for print, digital, social and other channels.

The right candidate has a strong foundation in design principles, typography and layout, along with the curiosity, responsiveness and attention to detail needed to thrive in a fast-paced agency environment.

• Create polished digital and print layouts, graphics, templates and other campaign assets.
• Translate established creative concepts and brand systems into a wide range of executions, sizes and formats.
• Maintain strong visual and brand consistency across deliverables.
• Apply thoughtful typography, hierarchy, composition and design principles to everyday creative assignments.
• Support senior creatives with concept development, mood boards, visual exploration and campaign execution.

• Prepare accurate, production-ready files for print, digital, social and other media channels.
• Work with Producers and Media teams to understand and meet technical specifications and requirements.
• Resize, version and adapt creative assets efficiently across multiple platforms and placements.
• Support pitches, client presentations and new business efforts with visual comps, layouts and presentation design.
• Carefully proof and quality-check files before internal review or delivery.
• Partner with Copywriters and other Creative team members to align visual design with messaging and campaign strategy.
• Collaborate with Account Management, Media and Production teams to ensure creative meets project objectives, timelines, budgets and specifications.
• Participate actively in creative reviews, brainstorms and team discussions.
• Receive and incorporate feedback from Art Directors and senior team members with professionalism and curiosity.

• Respond quickly and thoughtfully to revisions, feedback and evolving project needs.
• Demonstrate strong organization, responsiveness and reliability in meeting deadlines.
• Help ensure creative deliverables are accurate, polished and ready for client presentation or production.
• Serve as an ambassador and steward of the agency’s collaborative, proactive and engaged culture.
• Model and reinforce the agency’s core values through behaviors and decision-making.
• Foster an environment where team members feel supported, empowered and inspired to do their best work.
• Be a proactive ambassador of the agency’s narrative, ensuring team members, clients and external stakeholders understand and experience the unique value we bring.

• 1-3 years of professional design experience, including internships, freelance work or relevant agency experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals, including typography, layout, visual…