Associate Brand Designer

Agency Habitat; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus poten t

401(k)

Full benefits

Generous PTO

Holiday schedule

Job summary

Agency Habitat is seeking an Associate Brand Designer in Fort Worth to help shape brand visuals across digital, social, packaging, web, and print. You’ll translate strategy into thoughtful design and maintain consistency across client brands.

You’ll work with a tight-knit team of designers, copywriters, and creatives, refining typography and visual systems while delivering high-quality work on multiple projects with careful attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrates strong visual thinking and brand design fundamentals.
• Proficient in typography and visual systems.
• Ability to explain design decisions and accept feedback.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design brand assets across digital, social, packaging, web, email, and print.
• Develop visual identities and brand systems for multiple clients.
• Translate strategy into thoughtful, visually compelling design solutions.
• Collaborate with copywriters and strategists to bring concepts to life.
• Prepare client-ready presentations and design rationales.
• Collaborate with production to hand off assets from concept to delivery.

Skills

Portfolio demonstrates strong visual

Typography

Brand design fundamentals

Collaborative mindset

Detail-oriented

Proactive learner

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Figma

Job description

# Associate Brand DesignerWe’re a creative agency for social-native brands in beauty, wellness, travel, lifestyle, and CPG — handling brand, social, production, and interactive under one roof. Because the websites we build feel like the videos we shoot, which feel like the conversations we start, which never lose sight of the why at the heart of it all.Apply NowAll Careers## The Role:We’re hiring an Associate Brand Designer to help shape the visual identity of brands people genuinely connect with.Not the kind of design work that disappears into a deck somewhere. The kind that shows up on shelves, in feeds, on websites, in inboxes, and in the moments that make someone stop scrolling, start shopping, or become a fan.At Habitat, designers don’t sit in a silo waiting for assignments to hit their desk. You’ll work alongside designers, copywriters, social creatives, photographers, videographers, developers, and account teams to bring ideas to life across every touchpoint.This role is ideal for a designer with a strong foundation who’s ready to level up. Someone who loves great typography, thoughtful systems, beautiful details, and the challenge of creating work that looks good and performs.You’ll report to our Associate Creative Director and/or their designees and collaborate closely with our Brand Design team.### Brands We Work With:## WHAT YOU’LL OWN— Designing brand assets across digital, social, packaging, web, email, and print— Supporting the development of visual identities, brand systems, and campaign creative— Translating strategy into thoughtful, visually compelling design solutions— Maintaining consistency across client brands while helping them evolve over time— Preparing client-ready presentations and design rationale— Collaborating with copywriters and strategists to bring concepts to life— Supporting production and execution from concept through final delivery— Contributing ideas, inspiration, and creative perspectives during team brainstorms and reviews## WHAT YOUR WEEK ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE— Designing social graphics, email assets, website elements, presentations, and campaign materials— Building decks and mockups that help clients visualize ideas before they’re brought to life— Refining typography, layouts, and visual systems across multiple brands— Participating in creative reviews and incorporating feedback into your work— Collaborating with photographers, videographers, and content creators to ensure visual consistency— Organizing and preparing files for production and handoff— Researching trends, competitive landscapes, and visual inspiration— Working closely with senior designers and creative leadership to continue developing your craft— Juggling multiple projects and priorities without losing attention to detail## WHO YOU ARE— You have 1–3 years of professional design experience, ideally within an agency, studio, or in-house creative team— You have a portfolio that demonstrates strong visual thinking, typography, and brand design fundamentals— You understand that good design isn’t just beautiful — it’s purposeful— You’re proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign— Experience in Figma is a plus— You can confidently explain your design decisions and welcome constructive feedback— You have an eye for detail and notice the things most people miss— You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working across disciplines— You’re curious, proactive, and always looking for ways to improve your craft— You can manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work— You’re based in Fort Worth or ready to be## WHAT WE OFFER— Competitive salary with bonus potential— 401(k), full benefits, generous PTO, and a holiday schedule that respects your life— A real career path — our Associate Brand Designers have opportunities to grow into Brand Designer, Senior Brand Designer, and Art Director roles— Work alongside an in-house photo, video, design, influencer, and paid media team — all under one roof— Clients you’ll be proud to put in your portfolio— A Fort Worth office built for the way creatives actually work — an in-house prop library, a wardrobe vault, a studio at your fingertips, and three coffee makers (we take all three seriously)## OUR CULTUREWe don’t believe culture is ping-pong tables or free snacks (though we’re not mad about snacks).Culture is how we show up for each other, how we think about the work, and how we treat the brands that trust us with theirs.Some days are heads-down and deadline-driven. Others are loud, collaborative, and full of ideas flying across the room. We make space for both. We celebrate wins. We support each other through the hard stuff. We laugh a lot. Sometimes at inappropriate times. It’s fine. We’re professionals who know every day is better working together.## READY?Send us your portfolio, your resume, and a short note about a brand whose visual identity you admire right now — and what you think makes it work so well.We’d love to see how you think, not just what you’ve made.## Apply Now