Graphic Designer

MarketWise; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

12 paid company holidays

Job summary

A financial content company located in Baltimore is seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join their marketing department. The ideal candidate will design and develop high-quality marketing materials, collaborate with diverse teams, and enhance user experience through design. This role requires 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field. A competitive salary ranging from $75,000 to $85,000 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits. A portfolio is required with the application.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a Graphic Designer, Web Designer, UI/UX Designer, or similar creative role.
• Strong foundation in core design principles and excellent typography.
• Ability to create and edit motion graphics.
• Experience designing for digital and web, with mobile-first concepts.
• Working knowledge of HTML and CSS.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop marketing campaign graphics, including landing pages, stock charts, and report covers.
• Create logos and branding systems for stakeholders across the company.
• Collaborate with developers to adjust HTML/CSS for improved customer experience.
• Design and lay out direct mail campaigns and other marketing-focused collateral.
• Support cross-functional projects for websites, editorial needs, and other design requests.

Skills

Graphic Design

Web Design

UI/UX Design

Strong typography skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Time management

Curiosity and eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe After Effects

Canva

Figma

Job description

Role Summary

As a Graphic Designer, you’ll primarily support our world-class marketing department while collaborating with teams across the company. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, stellar communication skills, and a sharp eye for detail. You’re organized, proactive, and comfortable balancing multiple projects while exploring new tools and techniques to keep your work fresh.

This role is onsite at least three days per week in our Baltimore, MD office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop marketing campaign graphics, including landing pages, stock charts, graphs, report covers, and infographics for video and online assets
• Create logos and branding systems for stakeholders across the company
• Partner with developers to adjust HTML/CSS for improved customer experience
• Collaborate with marketers to plan A/B design tests and iterate based on results
• Design and lay out direct mail campaigns and other marketing-focused print collateral
• Work closely with copywriters and marketers to translate concepts into compelling creative
• Create engaging assets for social media channels
• Support cross-functional projects for websites, editorial needs, and other design requests.

Qualifications:

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years as a Graphic Designer, Web Designer, UI/UX Designer, or similar creative role
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field
• Strong foundation in core design principles and excellent typography
• Ability to translate complex ideas into clear visuals (infographics, charts, tables, layouts)
• Experience designing for digital and web, with familiarity in responsive and mobile-first concepts
• Working knowledge of HTML and CSS
• Ability to create and edit motion graphics (After Effects or similar)
• Highly organized with strong time management and follow-through
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Naturally curious, proactive, and eager to learn.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with video editing software
• Background in digital marketing, direct marketing, or direct mail
• Financial publishing experience
• Creative problem-solving with a positive, collaborative mindset
• Ability to assist or lead as needed; comfortable working independently and in teams
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Adaptability and composure in a fast-paced environment
• Enthusiasm for learning new tools and staying current with design trends and software

Software & Tools

• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Experience with other Adobe apps and design platforms a plus (After Effects, Adobe XD, Canva, Figma)

What We Offer

• Be part of a creative, fast-paced team that produces high-profile financial content.
• An entrepreneurial and innovative environment
• Competitive salary starting at $75,000-$85,000, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) match, and 12 paid company holidays.

Please submit a portfolio or work samples with your application. Applications without this will not be considered.

About MarketWise

At MarketWise, we thrive on new ideas and the entrepreneurial spirit. Naturally, we are always looking for new people, explorers, and innovators. If you are interested in a career where your ideas will not only be heard but celebrated, we’d like to hear from you.

MarketWise started in 1999 with one brand and the simple idea to publish intelligent, independent, insightful, and in-depth investment research and treat the self-directed investor the way we would want to be treated. That simple idea worked and has guided our decisions ever since. Our companies provide our subscribers with the research, education, and tools that they need to navigate the financial markets.

Since our inception, we have evolved significantly, expanding into a comprehensive suite of diversified investment research products and solutions from various financial research companies. Today, MarketWise subsidiaries offer research across various platforms, including desktop, laptop, and mobile devices such as tablets and cell phones.

We offer a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality, independent, and spirited investment research, as well as several software and analytical tools, on a subscription basis.

MarketWise’s editors cover a broad spectrum of investments - ranging from commodities to equities, to distressed debt and cryptocurrencies - offering 100+ products on multiple platforms through 7 customer-facing brands.

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