Jr. Graphic Designer

CardsHQ; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CardsHQ is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to join our Creative Team. This entry-level role focuses on developing skills while contributing to graphics for YouTube, social channels, campaigns, live events, and CardsHQ branding.

You'll work with our design, production, and content teams to produce engaging visuals. A strong portfolio and willingness to learn are essential for growth in our fast-paced sports collectibles environment.

Qualifications

• Strong design fundamentals across typography, composition, color, and storytelling.
• A portfolio showing solid design work and creative thinking.
• Ability to take feedback and revise work quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design graphics for CardsHQ and our content brands.
• Create YouTube thumbnails to drive attention and engagement.
• Develop graphics for social media (Instagram, X, YouTube).
• Support digital marketing assets and ads.
• Create graphics for live events, product launches, and campaigns.
• Resize/adapt assets for different platforms while respecting brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Creative Team and other departments.
• Organize design files and templates; assist senior designers.

Skills

Typography

Layout/Composition

Color theory

Visual storytelling

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Portfolio

Attention to detail

Education

Graphic Design degree

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

CardsHQ is looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to join our growing Creative Team.

This is an entry-level opportunity for a talented, motivated designer who wants to develop their skills while working in a fast-paced content and sports collectibles company. You'll work alongside our design, production, and content teams to create graphics that support our YouTube channels, social media platforms, marketing campaigns, live events, and CardsHQ brand.

We're looking for someone with strong design fundamentals, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. You don't need years of professional experience, but you should have a strong portfolio, good creative instincts, and the ability to take feedback and turn it into better work.

What You'll Do

• Design graphics for CardsHQ and our portfolio of content brands
• Create YouTube thumbnails designed to drive attention and engagement
• Develop graphics for social media, including Instagram, X, YouTube, and other platforms
• Support the creation of digital marketing assets, promotional graphics, and advertisements
• Create graphics for live events, shows, product launches, and company initiatives
• Resize and adapt creative across different platforms and formats
• Work within established brand guidelines while continuing to improve your understanding of each brand's visual identity
• Collaborate with designers, editors, producers, and other members of the Creative Team
• Take creative direction and incorporate feedback quickly and effectively
• Help organize and maintain design files, templates, and creative assets
• Assist senior members of the design team with larger campaigns and projects
• Stay current on design trends, digital content, YouTube, sports, and internet culture

What We're Looking For

• Strong understanding of graphic design fundamentals, including typography, composition, hierarchy, color, and visual storytelling
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• A portfolio demonstrating strong design ability and creative thinking
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining attention to detail
• Comfortable receiving feedback and making revisions
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-moving environment
• Curious, coachable, and motivated to continually improve
• Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate with others
• An interest in sports, trading cards, collectibles, or digital content is a plus

Experience

• 0-2 years of professional graphic design experience
• A degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field is preferred but not required
• Relevant internships, freelance work, school projects, or personal portfolio work will be considered

What Success Looks Like

A successful Junior Graphic Designer at CardsHQ is someone who becomes noticeably better over time. You learn our brands, understand what makes creative perform, take feedback well, and become someone the team can increasingly trust with important projects.

You care about the details, ask good questions, meet deadlines, and take pride in producing great work.

Most importantly, you're hungry to learn and want an opportunity to grow into a great designer.

Join us as a Junior Graphic Designer if you're eager to grow your artistic expertise while contributing innovative designs that make an impact! This is a paid opportunity perfect for emerging talent ready to thrive in a fast-paced creative environment.