Jr. Graphic Designer

Responsibilities

• Create and produce social-first creative (static and motion) for always-on social, partner social, and editorial extensions, with guidance from senior designers.
• Apply the EBONY visual brand identity to create culturally relevant social-first content, supporting the brand's core values and mission.
• Contribute ideas to creative concepts and campaigns that elevate the brand and inspire the next generation of EBONY readers.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support content that tells the brand story and supports marketing initiatives.
• Build and maintain graphic templates and collateral to support the social team.
• Develop a creative point of view that can translate across social media platforms and digital media (website, newsletter).
• Uphold a high standard of creative quality across brand materials.
• Deliver quality output within deadlines and budgets.
• Stay current on creative and design trends to help the brand evolve.

Qualifications

• 35+ years of hands-on experience in graphic design and/or motion graphics in the social and digital space, with a strong visual portfolio.
• Some exposure to creating social-first content, whether for brands, personal projects, or school.
• Familiarity with top social media platforms.
• Proficient in Canva.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience with After Effects.
• Ability to translate style guides into visual creative across static, motion, and print assets.
• Eager to learn, open to feedback, and able to take direction from senior team members and other departments.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, creatively demanding environment, balancing multiple projects with tight deadlines.