Junior Graphic Designer

About the role

The Junior Graphic Designer will join the Brand Design Group, an in-house team responsible for how Forms+Surfaces (F+S) presents itself across various contexts. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their skills, work across different formats, and contribute to a brand that is visible in public spaces worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Brand and visual design
• Design layouts for print and digital communications such as email campaigns, web assets, brochures, sales collateral, and internal templates
• Apply layout, typography, and visual hierarchy with care, maintaining consistency across every touchpoint
• Support requests from sales, marketing, and product teams while keeping the visual system coherent
• Evolve the visual identity to stay relevant, identifiable, and aligned with core values
• Digital and interactive design
• Contribute to the design of web pages, digital interfaces, and component-based systems in Figma
• Build layouts and prototypes that balance brand expression with real usability
• Develop 2D motion graphics for web, social, and presentation contexts
• Translate campaign concepts into cohesive visual narratives across formats

Requirements

• A portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and visual consistency across print, digital, and motion
• Solid command of layout, composition, grid systems, and typography
• Working knowledge of UX/UI fundamentals
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects) and Figma
• 2D motion design skills demonstrated in your portfolio
• Genuine curiosity about AI in design workflows and a desire to integrate tools like Claude into day-to-day practice
• A collaborative working style, openness to direct feedback, and clear ambition to grow and learn
• A BA or BFA in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or equivalent, or equivalent demonstrated experience

Qualifications

• BA or BFA in Graphic Design, Interaction Design, or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Nice to have: 3D motion design experience, familiarity with component-based design systems, exposure to manufacturing, industrial design, or architectural product contexts, existing experience using LLMs (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) for creative or production work

Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects)
• Proficiency in Figma
• 2D motion design skills
• 3D motion design experience (nice to have)
• Familiarity with component-based design systems (nice to have)
• Exposure to manufacturing, industrial design, or architectural product contexts (nice to have)
• Experience using LLMs (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.) for creative or production work (nice to have)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Hybrid: three days per week on-site at our Carpinteria office

Work Environment

Works within the Brand Design Group alongside visual media creation and social media management

Company Information

Forms+Surfaces is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.