Entry-Level Graphic Designer

Jones Petrie Rafinski; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Petrie Rafinski in South Bend, IN or Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an entry-level Graphic Designer to support our marketing team with visual communications for print and digital media. You will help create layouts for brochures, proposals, social graphics, banners, and emails, while maintaining brand consistency across projects.

A successful candidate is a recent graduate or has equivalent experience, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), with a keen eye for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop graphics and layouts for brochures, flyers, newsletters, proposals, and presentations.
• Assist in designing visual content for digital platforms, including social media graphics, website banners, and email marketing campaigns.
• Create and update design templates to maintain brand consistency.
• Support production of marketing collateral, ensuring files are print-ready and meet vendor specifications.
• Edit and enhance images, renderings, and graphics provided by architects and engineers.
• Assist with layout design for large-scale projects, such as proposal books and environmental service booklets.
• Maintain and organize a digital asset library, including stock photos, icons, and design files.
• Implement feedback from stakeholders to refine designs.
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and best practices to bring fresh ideas to the marketing team.

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented and creative Entry-Level Graphic Designer to join our dynamic marketing team. This position is perfect for recent graduates or individuals looking to launch their career in graphic design. As part of the marketing department, you will play a key role in supporting the visual communication needs of our architectural and engineering company by creating compelling designs for both print and digital media.

Location: South Bend, IN or Fort Wayne, IN

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop graphics and layouts for marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, newsletters, proposals, and presentations.
• Assist in designing visual content for digital platforms, including social media graphics, website banners, and email marketing campaigns.
• Create and update design templates (e.g., resumes, project cutsheets, proposals) to maintain brand consistency.
• Support the production of marketing collateral, ensuring files are print-ready and meet vendor specifications.
• Edit and enhance images, renderings, and graphics provided by architects and engineers.
• Assist with layout design for large-scale projects, such as proposal books, environmental service booklets, and presentations.
• Help maintain and organize a digital asset library, including stock photos, icons, and design files.
• Implement feedback from various stakeholders to refine designs.
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and best practices to bring fresh ideas to the marketing team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for typography, color, and composition.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills to effectively understand project requirements and present design ideas.
• Basic understanding of design for both print and digital platforms.
• A creative portfolio showcasing design projects (school projects, internships, or freelance work are acceptable).

Preferred (but not required):

• Familiarity with video editing or motion graphics (e.g., Adobe Premiere, After Effects).
• Experience with website design or WordPress.

Potential Tasks:

1. Design proposal covers and internal layouts for client presentations.
2. Update and maintain staff bios, resumes, and company project sheets.
3. Create social media graphics for various platforms.
4. Assist with marketing campaigns by designing email headers and templates.
5. Resize and reformat architectural renderings and plans for presentations.
6. Design event signage, banners, and promotional materials.
7. Conduct basic photo editing and touch-ups for project photos.
8. Prepare print-ready files and communicate with print vendors.
9. Maintain and organize a design template library.
10. Collaborate with team members to develop concepts for marketing initiatives.