Junior Graphic Designer

About Community Journals Media Group

Community Journals Media Group publishes Greenville Journal, Upstate Business Journal, TOWN, and atHome magazines. The company is locally owned and focused on telling compelling stories while strengthening community ties in Greenville, SC.

Role Overview

As a junior graphic designer, you will contribute creatively to diverse projects including print and digital advertisements, marketing materials, and integrated marketing campaigns. The role involves creating high-quality designs both for Community Journals’ clients and internal marketing initiatives. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will produce functional, beautiful, and intuitive design solutions, ideal for those beginning their career in digital and print media.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process client-approved ads for print and digital platforms
• Follow brand-specific guidelines and language to complete client projects such as print and web ads
• Create in-house promotional materials and office collateral
• Support the execution of marketing programs for Community Journals
• Develop multimedia marketing materials including print ads, web ads, brochures, signage, office materials, banners, and billboards for clients
• Occasionally design speculative advertisements and campaigns to support sales efforts
• Collaborate closely with sales representatives, clients, and leadership to define project scope
• Coordinate with various project teams to meet deadlines

Qualifications and Requirements

• Portfolio demonstrating broad graphic design capabilities
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience
• Able to collaborate effectively with teams to bring client visions to fruition
• Comfortable presenting ideas to peers and executive stakeholders
• Skill in establishing and upholding design standards and best practices
• Understanding of web design workflows
• Experience creating online display and animated advertisements
• Knowledge of print production processes
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Motion graphics and video editing skills considered an advantage
• Experience with digital design tools such as Creatopy is a plus