Graphic Designer

System One; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

System One is seeking a hands-on Graphic Designer in Cincinnati, OH to build concepts and execute the visual strategy for our clients’ brands across packaging, promotional materials, visual communications, eCommerce, social media, and more. You will collaborate with brand teams to ensure guideline adherence, justify design choices, and deliver polished work from concept through final production.

The role is a 6-month contract with potential extension or permanent conversion, onsite with standard

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Graphic Design or similar field.
• 2–6 years of full‑time design experience (outside of freelance work).
• Portfolio demonstrates mastery in design principles and brand identity.
• Passion for beauty with understanding of category trends and competitive landscape.
• Empathy and non‑linear thinking: see consumer as a person in design solutions.
• Experience designing for digital, packaging, and in‑store displays; print feasibility basics.
• Knowledge of UX/UI design principles and familiarity with AI-enabled prototyping tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration; able to justify design choices and handle feedback.
• Disciplined with time and project management; able to set priorities in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure brand guidelines and directives are embraced consistently and creatively.
• Communicate and justify conceptual and directional choices.
• Be accountable for excellent execution.
• Understand the creative design process to bring ideas to life.
• Collaborate with creatives and multidisciplinary teams to support business needs.

Skills

Brand identity

Packaging design

Digital design

UX/UI basics

Education

BA/BS in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Work Model: Onsite

Hours: M-F 8am-5pm

Compensation: $28.00 - $31.90/hr

Type: 6-month contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent

Overview

As a hands-on designer you will build concepts executing the visual strategy for our clients’ brands across multiple consumer touchpoints including packaging, promotional materials, visual communications, eCommerce, social media, etc.

Responsibilities

• Ensure brand guidelines and directives are embraced consistently and creatively.
• Communicate and justify conceptual and directional choices.
• Be accountable for excellent execution.
• Need an overall understanding of the creative design process to bring your ideas to life.
• Collaborate with other like-minded creatives and multidisciplinary teams to support the business needs.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Graphic Design or similar field.
• 2-6 years of full-time design work experience (outside of freelance work).
• A portfolio that demonstrates mastery in design principles and brand identity. Your portfolio will be assessed on creative excellence, storytelling, independent ideation, problem-solving and technical mastery.
• Must have a passion for beauty, with an understanding of category trends and the competitive landscape. A keen eye and attention to detail is critical to win in the beauty category.
• Uses Empathy and non-linear thinking: Must be able to see the consumer as a person and ideate solutions with the consumer in mind.
• Experience in designing for digital, packaging, and instore displays with a basic understanding of print feasibility.
• Knowledge of digital UX/UI design principles and a familiarity with AI-enabled tools used in creating quick prototypes, design iterations, enhancing ideation speed and creativity.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to justify your conceptional and directional design choices with multi-functional partners. Comfortable giving and receiving feedback.
• Flexible in an environment of constant change. Able to engage and influence across functional partners.
• Disciplined with superior time and project management skills; possess the ability to set priorities and be accountable.
• Expertise in the latest graphics and business programs: Adobe CS (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat) and Microsoft (Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.