Entry-Level Graphic Designer

Apple Box Studios; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Box Studios in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an entry-level Graphic Designer to join the creative team. The role focuses on visual communication across branding, marketing, digital content, print, and social media projects. You will gain hands-on experience by contributing to real client work and collaborating with the team.

The candidate should be creative, organized, adaptable, able to handle multiple projects, and respond to feedback while working independently when needed.

Qualifications

• Strong eye for visual communication and branding.
• Excellent typography, layout, and visual hierarchy understanding.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Comfort with taking direction and contributing ideas.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts and visual materials for client and internal projects.
• Design materials for digital, print, social media, presentations, and marketing communications.
• Make revisions based on creative direction and client feedback.
• Prepare final artwork and files for digital and print production.
• Maintain brand consistency across projects and assets.
• Help organize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and technologies.

Skills

Visual communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Collaboration

Willingness to learn

Taking direction well

Communication skills

Organized

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Apple Box Studios is a boutique advertising agency and creative management firm in Pittsburgh, PA, seeking anEntry-Level Graphic Designerto join our creative team.

We’re looking for a designer with a strong eye for visual communication, attention to detail, and an interest in developing their skills across a variety of projects and industries. This is an opportunity to work on real client projects while gaining hands-on experience in branding, marketing communications, digital content, print, social media, and other creative applications.

The ideal candidate is creative, organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines. You should be comfortable taking direction, asking questions, contributing ideas, and working independently when needed.

This is anin-person positionbased in Pittsburgh, PA. Candidates must reside within the Greater Pittsburgh Region. Remote candidates will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and visual materials for client and internal projects
• Design materials for digital, print, social media, presentations, advertising, and marketing communications
• Make revisions based on creative direction and client feedback
• Prepare final artwork and files for digital and print production
• Maintain consistency with established brand guidelines and visual identities
• Help organize and manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and creative technologies

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularlyPhotoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Strong understanding of typography, layout, composition, and visual hierarchy
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to interpret creative direction and translate ideas into effective visual solutions
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and develop professionally
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, resourceful, and adaptable approach to creative work