Junior Designer - Ads Focus

Red Antler; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fat Earth Media, a creative performance marketing agency within the Red Antler Group, seeks a Junior Graphic Designer focused on ads. You will craft visually compelling campaigns for Meta and occasional YouTube, collaborating with senior designers, strategists, and copywriters to deliver on-brand work.

You’ll grow in motion design and performance-driven creative, with opportunities to learn expressions and build agency experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a graphic designer.
• A portfolio showcasing ad design or motion/graphic projects.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects and Photoshop).
• Proficiency in Figma is a plus.
• Solid understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a creative team.
• Prior agency experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Create visually compelling ad designs for various clients and industries under guidance.
• Collaborate with strategists to translate client objectives into design concepts.
• Stay updated on industry trends to develop design skills.
• Work with copywriters to integrate text and visuals in campaigns.
• Use motion in After Effects to create ads; learn expressions.
• Review own deliverables for quality before internal review.
• Take ownership of design tasks with growing autonomy.

Skills

Ad design

After Effects

Photoshop

Figma

Typography

Color theory

Communication

Collaborative

Learning mindset

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (AE, Photoshop)

Figma

Job description

Full-Time in United States Remote (any location) - Associate - Fat Earth - $55,000 – $65,000

This is a Junior Designer - Ads focused role for Fat Earth Media, a creative performance marketing agency focused on brands of purpose, within the Red Antler Group.

We are seeking a talented Junior Graphic Designer, with a focus in addressable media, to design ads for various paid channels with a focus in Meta, to join our team. As a Junior Designer - Ads at Fat Earth, you will support the design and execution of visually appealing and effective ad campaigns for Meta primarily, with intermittent YouTube needs. You'll work alongside senior designers and strategists across a range of clients, from startups to more established brands, learning to navigate digital brand expression for both. This is a great opportunity for a designer early in their career who is eager to grow their motion design skills, sharpen their eye for performance-driven creative, and build a strong foundation in agency work. Agency or in-house experience is a plus, as the role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet client expectations and deliver quality designs across multiple accounts.

Responsibilities

Creative Ideation

• Create visually compelling and on-brand ad designs for a variety of clients and industries, under the guidance of senior designers and strategists.
• Collaborate with creative strategists to understand client objectives and help translate them into impactful design concepts.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continue developing cutting-edge design skills.
• Work closely with copywriters to integrate text and visuals seamlessly in ad campaigns.
• Use motion effectively (in After Effects) to create ads that utilize motion design elements and leverage footage — willingness to learn expressions is a must.
• Ensure quality assurance by reviewing your own creative deliverables before they are sent through internal review.
• Take ownership of design tasks with growing autonomy as you build trust and experience on an account.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a graphic designer, whether through agency work, in-house roles, freelance, or a strong internship background.
• A portfolio showcasing ad design work or relevant motion/graphic design projects.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects and Photoshop specifically).
• Proficiency in Figma is a plus.
• Solid understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and grow within a supportive creative team.
• Prior agency experience is a plus, but not required.

Compensation

• Total Cash Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000 per year