GRAPHIC DESIGNER III

Dcg One; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with matching

Life/AD&D Insurance

FSA, HSA

9 Paid Holidays

Monthly Cookie Days

Job summary

DCG ONE, based in Seattle, is seeking a Graphic Designer III to deliver strong visual solutions across print and digital media while maintaining brand standards. You will own defined scopes from brief to production-ready files, collaborating with art directors, copywriters, production teams, developers, and account teams.

You will contribute concepts for campaigns and identity work, present to stakeholders, and manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Degree preferred or equivalent experience in design
• 4–6 years experience in an agency or in-house design team
• Print and digital channel design experience with a strong portfolio
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; Figma; After Effects a plus
• Knowledge of pre-press and print production
• MS Office templates and presentations familiarity
• Experience presenting work and strategy to clients
• AI-assisted tools experience is a plus
• Fortune 1000 brands experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Design and execute creative across print and digital channels
• Apply brand guidelines for consistency
• Prepare production-ready files including prepress and digital specs
• Collaborate with copywriters, designers, developers and account teams
• Contribute concepts to campaigns and brand identity work
• Present work to internal and client stakeholders and incorporate feedback
• Manage multiple parallel projects with different goals and timelines
• Provide creative input aligning with client strategy

Skills

Visual design

Brand guidelines

Collaboration

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in design or related field

Education + work experience acceptable

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

After Effects

Job description

DCG ONE is one of the largest privately held marketing service providers in the country. Based in Seattle, with locations in NYC and Maryland, we help companies deliver their brand worldwide through creative, print, and fulfillment services.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Graphic Designer III delivers strong visual solutions across print and digital media while maintaining brand standards. Working at the mid-level of the creative team, this position owns defined scopes of work from brief to production-ready file with minimal direction, and initiates collaboration with the partners a project requires—art directors, copywriters, production, developers, and account teams—before issues surface. We are looking for an ideal candidate who contributes concepts alongside art directors on campaign, brand, and identity work, and presents that work to internal and client stakeholders.BENEFITSPaid Time OffMedical, Dental, VisionLife/AD&D Insurance401(k) with matchingAccident InsuranceFSA, HSA9 Paid HolidaysMonthly Cookie Days!RESPONSIBILITIESDesign and execute creative across print and digital channels, including email, paid social and display advertising, presentations, direct mail, one-pagers, landing pages, and other campaign assets.Apply brand guidelines to ensure consistency across various channels, and flag situations the guidelines do not cover.Prepare production-ready print and digital files, demonstrating a working understanding of prepress, print production, responsive digital design, and digital asset specifications.Collaborate with copywriters, production designers, developers, and account and project managers as the work requires.Contribute concepts to campaign, brand, and visual identity work alongside art directors and creative directors.Present work in a compelling way to internal teams and external client stakeholders and incorporates feedback.Manage multiple parallel projects with differing objectives, timelines, and creative direction.Provide creative input that supports the strategic direction of client projects.QUALIFICATIONSDegree in design or related field preferred, or a combination of education and work experienceFour (4) to Six (6) years of experience as a designer in an agency or in-house design team setting.Experience designing across both print and digital channels, with a portfolio demonstrating integrated campaign work and execution across multiple formats.Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.Proficiency in Figma, including working with components, established design systems, and responsive layouts.Working knowledge of pre-press and print production.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word and PowerPoint templates and presentations.Experience presenting and selling creative work and the strategy behind it.Ability to independently manage defined design projects from brief through final execution, seeking creative direction and collaboration when appropriate.Motion design and video editing skills a plus: After Effects and Premiere.Familiarity with AI-assisted creative tools and workflows for concept development, image exploration, production, or design efficiency is a plus.Experience working on Fortune 1000 brands a plus.ESSENTIAL ABILITIESStrong visual design fundamentals, including typography, composition, hierarchy, color, and imageryInitiative and IndependenceCollaboration and TeamworkAttention to detail and commitment to craftPrioritization and Multi-Tasking SkillsAbility to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven agency environmentConceptual thinking and visual problem solvingPresentation SkillsCustomer/Client FocusLearning OrientationResults DrivenSelf-MotivationFlexibility and adaptability across clients, brands, channels, and project typesPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSProlonged sitting and extensive data entry and typingMinimal lifting of office equipment and suppliesHand dexterity and strengthFlexibility in work hours may be requiredWORK ENVIRONMENTThis position is predominantly held in a clerical environment and may also work or access the production floor in an industrial warehouse setting.This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.DCG ONE does not tolerate discrimination of any type and offers equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, natural origin, age, disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other considerations made unlawful by Federal, State, or local laws. We believe in providing eligible and qualified employees with opportunities to advance. DCG ONE is an at-will employer.