Graphic Designer

Responsibilities

Create polished design deliverables across brand identity, presentations, print, digital, event collateral, environmental graphics, and large-format signage. Prepare production-ready files, manage project timelines and assets, collaborate with creative and production teams, and refine work based on feedback.

Requirements

Requires 4+ years of professional graphic design experience and a portfolio demonstrating strong layout, typography, color, and composition; experiential or event design experience is preferred. Candidates should be proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and Acrobat, understand print production and file preparation, communicate clearly, manage multiple projects, and be available for occasional nights and weekends around event timelines.

Skills

• Graphic Design
• Layout
• Typography
• Color Theory
• Composition
• Visual Hierarchy
• Brand Identity
• Experiential Design
• Print Production
• Large-Format Signage
• File Preparation
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Project Management

About this role

THE ROLE
The Graphic Designer translates creative direction into polished, production-ready work across digital, print and experiential applications. Working under our Art Director, this role designs everything from brand identity and presentations to event collateral, environmental graphics and large-format signage. The right designer has a strong eye for layout, typography and color, takes pride in clean, technically sound files, and applies feedback thoughtfully. This is an excellent opportunity for a designer ready to grow their craft in experiential design.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design Execution & Craft
Create polished design work across brand identity, presentations, print, digital and large-scale experiential applications
Apply strong judgment in layout, typography, color, composition and visual hierarchy
Translate creative direction into cohesive deliverables, bringing thoughtful options and recommendations to the Art Director
Maintain visual consistency across touchpoints and meet ADVOC8 creative standards and client brand guidelines
Experiential & Production Design
Develop assets for environmental graphics, large-format signage, branded spaces and event collateral
Prepare accurate, production-ready files that follow technical specs for vendors and fabricators, reviewing carefully before release
Partner with Art Direction and Production on feasibility, scale and execution
Creative Development & Refinement
Contribute ideas, references, mood boards, mockups and sketches during concept development
Refine work based on internal and client feedback, asking thoughtful questions when direction is unclear
Project & File Management
Manage deliverables across multiple projects and deadlines, communicating progress and timing concerns early
Maintain organized files following established naming, storage and asset-management practices
Coordinate with the Creative Production Manager so files and specs are ready for reviews, approvals and production handoffs
Collaboration & Communication
Work under the direction of a Creative Director or Art Director, collaborating closely with Creative, Production and Growth teams
Present design work and rationale clearly to internal teams
Receive feedback with professionalism and curiosity, and raise risks early with proposed solutions
Professional Development
Stay current on design, cultural and experiential trends, and explore new tools that strengthen creative execution
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
4+ years of professional graphic design experience; agency, experiential or event experience preferred
A portfolio demonstrating strong layout, typography, color and composition across print, digital and presentation work; environmental, large-format or experiential work a strong plus
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Acrobat; familiarity with Figma, motion or 3D tools a plus
Solid understanding of print production and file preparation, including CMYK, bleed, trim, dielines and designing at scale for vendors and fabricators
Experience designing within brand guidelines and turning creative direction into cohesive work, from mood boards and mockups to final files
Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage multiple projects and flag timing concerns early
Clear communicator who presents work confidently and receives feedback with professionalism and curiosity
Familiarity with Google Suite, PowerPoint and project tools such as Monday.com and Harvest, and able to work occasional nights and weekends around event timelines
Passion for design, brand storytelling and experiential marketing
Aligned with and committed to ADVOC8’s core values; represents them in daily work:
Better Together
Level Up
Hustle Smarter
Celebrate Differences
Outcome Over Income
Protect the Respect
Engineer Exceptional Value
Embrace Change
Other Requirements
Portfolio submission required
Successful completion of applicable background checks
What We Offer
Craft: Design across brand identity, print, digital and large-scale experiential work that people experience in person
Growth: Build your creative judgment and experiential design skills under the direction of an experienced Art Director
Environment: Collaborative creative team with direct access to leadership
Clients: Bring ideas to life for brands, nonprofits and associations
Location & Logistics
Fully remote role; work from anywhere in the U.S.
Standard business hours with occasional flexibility needed for event timelines
This is a full-time role.

At ADVOC8, building an inclusive team that celebrates our differences is integral to our success. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply even if you don’t meet all qualifications.

At ADVOC8, we are committed to fostering transparency and equity in compensation. The salary range provided for this position reflects the base salary offered to a successful candidate based on their experience, qualifications, and internal compensation structures.

Please note that this salary range is subject to change based on evolving market conditions, company budget, and other factors, and does not include potential bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation. Final compensation may vary depending on the candidate's negotiation, location, and the specific role's requirements. We believe in fair pay for all employees and encourage candidates to engage in open conversations with us regarding compensation expectations during the hiring process.

ADVOC8 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to achieving a diverse workforce, and prohibits discrimination and harassment: ADVOC8 is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ADVOC8 are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, neur...

About Advoc8

Marketing Services · 51-200 employees · headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina · founded 2016