Graphic Designer

Overview

The Colibri Collective is looking for a dynamic, visionary leader who can take our award-winning team to the next level. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who will create, plan, and integrate their vision to elevate the account management endeavors.

The Colibri Collective is the first Latina-owned digital marketing firm in Phoenix, Arizona, and has been named one of the Best Places to Work by Phoenix Business Journal. We are an award-winning full-service marketing agency, providing a collective of talented individuals with experience and expertise in all aspects of marketing. By serving a wide range of clients, varying from the Political, Education, Public, and Non-Profit sectors.

Our focus is on delivering elevated strategies that ignite emotion and, most importantly, deliver results.

As the Graphic Designer, you will help shape the visual and conceptual direction of our projects. Your strategic insight and creative perspective will empower clients to communicate effectively, achieve their goals, and ensure culturally sensitive, community‑centered messaging.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design on-brand materials that align with the creative direction provided by the Creative Director.
• Work with established brands and designs while also developing fresh, innovative concepts that elevate the work.
• Create designs across multiple channels, including marketing collateral, logos, digital ads, style guides, presentation decks, mailers, billboards, print ads, email templates, and other digital and print assets.
• Customize artwork for multiple clients using templates, technical specifications, and brand guidelines.
• Thoughtfully select typography, color palettes, and imagery to enhance visual communication and storytelling.
• Produce web-ready assets in collaboration with developers.
• Support projects through photo selection and basic photo editing as needed.
• Execute branding assets, including logo design and supporting visual identity elements, in alignment with client goals.

Technical & Production

Skills:

• Save and organize work using clear file structures and established naming conventions.
• Deliver work that consistently meets high standards of quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of file setup and formatting, including size and resolution, vector versus raster artwork, CMYK versus RGB color modes, spot versus process color, bleed/trim/live areas, and appropriate file types for different outputs.
• Use strong time management and organizational skills to maintain an efficient workflow and consistently meet deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with copywriters, photographers, and cross-functional team members to deliver cohesive design solutions.
• Participate in client and internal meetings as needed to support and align with creative direction.
• Support the development, documentation, and execution of branding guidelines across branding projects.

Creative Development:

• Stay current with design trends, Adobe Creative Suite tools, emerging AI technologies, and modern design techniques.
• Generate and develop design concepts from ideation through execution, ensuring alignment with project objectives and creative vision.

• Bachelor’s degree in design, marketing/advertising, or related field (preferred).
• 2-4 years of professional graphic design experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing multichannel and integrated design work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong understanding of design fundamentals (typography, layout, imagery, storytelling).
• Ability to communicate design decisions clearly with team members.
• Close attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Experience working in a digital‑forward environment.
• Experience in digital design and basic website design (preferred).
• Bilingual is a plus.

$52,000 - $60,000 based on experience + bonus based on performance

• 14 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Profit sharing
• Joining a collaborative, upbeat team!

Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm.

Must be able to work on-site. Remote work is not available for this position.

Please submit 3 references and a portfolio, or questions to

At The Colibri Collective, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

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