Graphic Designer

Appleton Finn; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design agency is seeking a Graphic Designer to join their team in Pittsburgh. This role includes designing engaging graphics for social media, marketing campaigns, and print materials, ensuring brand consistency. The ideal candidate will have experience in both print and digital media, strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite, and a creative, detail-oriented mindset. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment at a mid-senior level.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in graphic design across print and digital/social media.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Good understanding of social media formats and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design visually engaging content for social media platforms.
• Produce print-ready artwork for various collateral.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver creative assets on time.

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media formats

Motion graphics

Job description

Graphic Designer (Print & Social Media)

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our team and support the development of print and digital visual content. This role will be responsible for producing engaging graphics across social media, marketing campaigns, packaging, and printed materials, ensuring brand consistency and high-quality execution across all touchpoints.

Base Pay Range

$60,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

Social Media & Digital Content

• Design visually engaging content for social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.).
• Adapt creative concepts into platform-appropriate formats, including posts, stories, reels, and ads.
• Support ongoing campaigns with fresh, on-brand visual assets.

Print & Physical Assets

• Design and produce print-ready artwork for brochures, POS materials, packaging, event collateral, and promotional assets.
• Prepare files for print, ensuring correct formats, colour profiles, bleeds, and specifications.
• Liaise with printers and suppliers where required.

Brand & Creative Support

• Maintain and apply brand guidelines consistently across all visual outputs.
• Collaborate with marketing, content, and commercial teams to deliver creative assets on time.
• Support photoshoots, visual direction, and asset management where needed.

Creative Execution

• Take briefs from concept through to final execution.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Keep up to date with design trends, particularly within social media and digital content.

Key Requirements

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in graphic design across both print and digital/social media.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Good understanding of social media formats, best practices, and trends.
• Experience preparing artwork for professional print production.

Personal Attributes

• Creative, organised, and detail-focused.
• Strong communication skills and ability to take feedback constructively.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience with motion graphics or video editing (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Canva).
• Basic understanding of branding, marketing, or content strategy.
• Experience working in-house or with lifestyle, beauty, or consumer brands.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Marketing

Industries

Manufacturing and Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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