Graduate Leadership Program - Junior Designer

About the role

The PMG Graduate Leadership Program (GLP) is a full-time leadership development program for recent graduates interested in the future of advertising, working on cutting-edge campaigns and driving impact for leading brands.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic briefs into coherent advertising concepts and executions
• Develop design systems for campaign concepts and creative executions
• Support the design process and assist in the development and execution of various creative design projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including writers, developers, and other designers to ensure design consistency and alignment with brand voice and messaging
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and develop content strategies and advertising campaigns
• Build and iterate design concepts through final finish and production
• Translate creative briefs to ensure creative fit based on business objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree completed between Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
• Area of study: graphic design, communication design, or related field
• Relevant professional work and/or internship experience, preferably in advertising or graphic design, with a creative portfolio inclusive of brand work and/or advertising ideas and executions across multiple media channels
• Expertise in color theory, brand identity, typography, user behavior, visual storytelling, and conceptual thinking
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Keynote and related design software

Skills

• Creatively Passionate
• Human Centered
• Impact Driven
• Agile

Benefits and Perks

• Full-time position with a competitive salary and annual bonus
• Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, fertility benefits
• 401(k) with employer matching and immediate vesting
• Generous vacation and birthday paid time off
• Work at the only company that Ad Age named a Best Place to Work nine years in a row
• State-of-the-art offices, endless snacks, in-office barista, and so much more!

Program Overview

The program offers valuable experience and insights from industry experts, immersive training, hands-on projects, and direct job shadowing with industry experts. Connect with fellow PMG associates through small group meetings and a dedicated onboarding buddy.

About the PMG Graduate Leadership Program

The program is hosted in PMG’s Dallas, Texas office, providing direct access to executive leadership, mentors, networking activities, and bonding events with your GLP cohort. It ensures a supportive environment for the beginning of your career.

What We Offer

• Professional Development: Learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support
• Generous Time Off: Paid time off and holiday allowances
• Parental Leave: Paid parental leave
• Retirement & Pension Plans: Competitive retirement or pension programs, including contribution matching
• Fertility and Family Support: Fertility benefits for all team members and their spouses
• Healthcare: Coverage and support for everyday medical expenses and routine care, tailored by geography
• Pet Insurance: Protection for your pet's health and your finances
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts: Promotion of healthy habits and well-being
• Commuter Benefits: Support for travel and commuting needs, where available
• Annual Bonus: Eligibility for an annual bonus
• Volunteering Opportunities: 8 give-back hours to volunteer in local communities
• AI Enterprise License: Access to AI Enterprise accounts and participation in weekly AI training sessions