Graphic Designer

Socket.dev; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CPG Agency in St. Louis is seeking a Graphic Designer to create compelling print and digital collateral that elevates client work.

The Designer will oversee the quality and execution of visual solutions and collaborate with Sales/Marketing, Account, and Experience teams to meet client expectations. Reporting to the Director of Creative Services-Business Operations Manager, the Designer will contribute to winning new business through proposal design and stay ahead of design trends while

Qualifications

• High-level graphic design ability with strong visual eye.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced agency.
• Adaptability and problem-solving in a dynamic environment.
• Flexible hours during crunch periods.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and execute visual solutions for client accounts.
• Design and produce a wide range of materials including proposals, logos, event graphics, and presentations.
• Collaborate with Sr. Experience Designers and Sr. Creative Strategists.
• Improve the agency’s visual portfolio and client satisfaction.
• Participate in proposal development to drive win rates.

Skills

Graphic design

Branding

Print design

Collaboration

Proposal design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Graphic Designer

CPG is a member of the Nitrous Effect™, nitrouseffect.com, a collective of agencies across a spectrum of marketing, content, events, and entertainment.

CPG Agency, cpgagency.com, is a highly regarded experiential agency with an outstanding portfolio of Fortune 500 accounts including Southwest Airlines, Ulta Beauty, Carnival Corporation, Jimmy John's and many others. We help our clients succeed in all areas of the employee and franchisee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, training, recognition, and celebration.

In our 41st year, CPG creates award-winning work in an environment of collaboration, strategic thinking, and growth.

General Description

As a Graphic Designer, you’ll create compelling collateral, both print and digital, that elevates CPG’s design deliverables. The Graphic Designer is responsible for the quality and execution of visual creative solutions. Under the direction of the Director of Creative Services-Business Operations Manager, the Graphic Designer executes the design process, ideation, and production of content to meet or exceed client expectations. They also contribute to the pursuit and winning of new (and repeat) business through proposal design.

Creativity and initiative are keys to success in this role. Superb communication and collaboration skills are required, as the Graphic Designer works with the Sales/Marketing, Account, and Experience teams to understand assignments and develop dynamic, cost-effective solutions.

This position is part of the Creative Team and reports to the Director of Creative Services-Business Operations Manager. This position does not have any direct reports.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Creative Development

• Work collaboratively with the Creative Team to conceptualize and execute visual solutions that effectively communicate objectives for client accounts.
• Design and produce a wide range of materials to meet internal and external client objectives, including custom proposals, brand logos, themed event graphics, presentation support (Keynote and PowerPoint), digital design, campaigns, and various print pieces.
• Collaborate with Sr. Experience Designers and Sr. Creative Strategists to ensure CPG provides a superior visual creative product that stays on strategy.
• Contribute to improving the overall quality of the agency’s visual portfolio, measured by internal and external client satisfaction.

Proposal Development

• Actively participate in the proposal development process to help drive agency win rates.
• Design and produce visual layouts for client proposals.

Ideation & Brainstorming

• Participate in team brainstorming and creative sessions.
• Contribute to visual innovation and creative excellence at CPG by executing fresh visual concepts.
• Remain a student of design, keeping up with industry trends and developments.

Quality Assurance

• Review own design deliverables for quality, brand consistency, and accuracy prior to client or producer delivery.

Core Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High-level graphic design ability and strong visual eye.
• High standards of quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours when necessary to meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Sedentary & Computer Work: Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk, operating computer monitors, keyboards, mice, and digital drawing tablets (8+ hours daily).
• Fine Motor Skills: High degree of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for detailed artwork creation, digital manipulation, and layout execution.
• Prototyping & Handling: Occasional light lifting (up to 20 lbs) when moving paper stock, client pitch decks, event graphics, sample kits, or display boards.

Work Environment & Travel

• Fast-paced agency office environment. Occasional standing, reaching, or walking required during client presentations or on-site event execution support.
• Flexible scheduling required during crunch periods to hit major deadlines.

CPG is an equal opportunity employer