Junior Digital Graphic Designer

Helios & Partners; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Forge, a tech-powered creative agency under Helios, seeks a Junior Digital Graphic Designer in Los Angeles. You will craft high-velocity digital assets, support UI/UX work, and leverage AI tools to accelerate production while preserving craft.

You will collaborate with Head of Design and Innovation, ensure pixel-perfect assets for web and ads, and maintain strict file hygiene for global handoffs across Bogota, LA and APAC.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in high-velocity digital design or agency settings.
• Strong portfolio showing typography, color theory, grid systems, layouts.
• High proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite with strong craft.
• Demonstrated interest or experience with AI tools to streamline production.
• Professional English fluency (C1) for cross-time-zone collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple client deadlines with precision.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-converting digital assets across campaigns.
• Build and maintain scalable Figma files with auto-layout and tokens.
• Integrate AI tools to accelerate asset iteration and concept testing.
• Prepare assets for various formats and ensure retina-ready exports.
• Collaborate with developers to translate designs into Webflow/front-end.
• Maintain file hygiene and naming conventions for global handoffs.
• Communicate design reasoning across teams in LA, Bogotá and APAC

Skills

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Claude

Midjourney

ChatGPT

Webflow

Framer

Tools

Figma Auto-Layout

Figma Components

Figma Prototyping

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Claude

ChatGPT

Midjourney

Webflow

Framer

Job description

Job Title: Junior Digital Graphic Designer

Location: Los Angeles, California, US ( On - Site)

Company: Forge, A Tech-Powered Creative Agency (A subdivision of Helios)

About Us

At Helios, we embrace the power of innovation and forward-thinking, understanding that ideas can transcend borders and create a ripple effect globally. We pride ourselves on our ability to turn pragmatic concepts into proven realities, making excellence in execution our standard. In a world where change is the only constant, we thrive on the edge, transforming ambition into tangible success.

Forge is a specialized subdivision of Helios. We are a dynamic, tech-powered creative agency that blends art and technology to create innovative solutions for a pragmatic tomorrow. We specialize in harnessing the power of AI, immersive experiences, and cutting-edge development to drive our clients' success across various industries. Our global collective of creative developers, immersive scientists, and digital alchemists is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Job Overview

Forge is seeking an agile, tech-forward Junior Digital Graphic Designer to join our fast-paced creative studio as an essential production and visual partner to our Head of Design and Innovation.

In this role, you will sit at the crossroads of high-velocity digital graphic production, modern UI/UX execution, and AI-augmented design workflows. You aren't just creating static layouts—you understand how modern digital ecosystems operate, from building pixel-perfect responsive web assets and performance social ads to leveraging tools like Claude, Figma components, and generative AI to accelerate production without compromising craft.

If you have exceptional visual instincts, take pride in immaculate Figma hygiene, and are hungry to push the boundaries of creative technology across international consumer brands, this role was built for you.

Responsibilities

• Multi-Format Campaign Execution: Design and deliver high-converting digital visual assets across active client accounts—including performance Meta/TikTok ads, promotional email templates, e-commerce banners, and web landing page components
• Figma Architecture & Systems: Build and maintain scalable Figma files using strict auto-layout, organized nested components, global design tokens, and clear variant properties
• AI-Augmented Velocity: Actively integrate generative AI tools and prompt workflows (Midjourney, Claude, etc.) into your day-to-day workflow to rapidly iterate visual assets, test concepts, and accelerate delivery speeds
• Digital Production & Sizing: Take ownership of asset preparation, aspect ratio adaptations (9:16, 4:5, 1:1, 16:9), retina-ready exports, and visual quality assurance across all client touchpoints
• UI/UX & Web Collaboration: Collaborate closely with creative developers and UI designers to ensure design files translate seamlessly into Webflow and front-end code with zero styling discrepancies
• File Hygiene & Version Control: Enforce impeccable organization across shared workspaces, naming conventions, and asset repositories to ensure seamless global handoffs
• Cross-Border Teamwork: Communicate design logic, status updates, and creative rationale proactively across our Bogotá, Los Angeles, and APAC hubs in fluent English

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years of professional design experience in high-velocity digital graphic design, visual production, or agency environments (strong freelance, agency, or internship track records welcome)
• The "Eye": A polished portfolio demonstrating sharp fundamentals in typography, color theory, grid systems, layout balance, and modern digital advertising
• Core Tool Stack: High proficiency in Figma (Auto-Layout, components, prototyping) and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator). Working familiarity with After Effects or Premiere Pro is a huge plus
• Tech & AI Affinity: Demonstrated interest or hands-on experience using modern AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Midjourney) or web platforms (Webflow, Framer) to streamline design production
• Language: Professional working fluency in English (Minimum C1)—must be confident presenting work, receiving feedback, and collaborating across time zones
• Speed & Detail Orientation: Ability to handle multi-client deadlines with precision, catching sizing, copy, and visual errors before deliverables leave your desk

Recruitment Process

You will be contacted by our team within 72 hours of your application. Our recruitment process takes a maximum of 21 days from the first interview, and you will be notified in case of success or failure.

Helios WorldWide is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.