Junior Graphic Designer

American Culinary Federation; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Creative team involvement

Job summary

The American Culinary Federation is seeking a creative and motivated Junior Graphic Designer to enhance its visual storytelling across various platforms. This role involves designing graphics for social media, promotional materials, and marketing assets while ensuring brand consistency to effectively communicate the ACF mission.

Candidates should have 2–5 years of experience in graphic design, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and a passion for culinary culture. This hybrid position is based in Jacksonville, FL, offering a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in graphic design or a related field.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong visual storytelling skills and an eye for design.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passion for food, hospitality, or culinary culture is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design social media graphics, promotional materials, and digital marketing assets.
• Maintain brand consistency across visual content and marketing materials.
• Support marketing campaigns promoting ACF programs and initiatives.

Skills

Graphic design

Visual storytelling

Social media management

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

The American Culinary Federation (ACF) is seeking a creative and highly motivated Junior Graphic Designer to help tell the story of the chefs, students and culinary professionals who make up our national community.

This role is ideal for someone who is equally comfortable designing compelling visual content and managing engaging social media channels. The position blends graphic design and digital storytelling, helping bring the ACF brand to life across social platforms, marketing materials, and digital campaigns.

If you love food, culinary culture and creative storytelling, and enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, this could be the perfect opportunity.

DIVISION: Communications
POSITION TITLE: Junior Graphic Designer
REPORTS TO: Director of Communications
DIRECT REPORTS: None
STATUS: Exempt
LOCATION: Hybrid – Jacksonville, FL

Key Responsibilities

Graphic Design & Creative Production

• Design social media graphics, promotional materials and digital marketing assets
• Create branded visuals for events, webinars, educational programs, and membership campaigns
• Assist in producing marketing collateral including email graphics, digital flyers, presentation materials, web graphics and interactive forms
• Maintain brand consistency across visual content and marketing materials
• Enforces brand guidelines to ensure correct implementation among all parties.
• Collaborate with the communications team on creative concepts and campaign development
• Other duties as assigned

Content & Campaign Support

• Support marketing campaigns promoting ACF programs, events, certifications and membership initiatives
• Work closely with internal teams to highlight member achievements, competitions and culinary initiatives
• Assist in capturing and producing content at ACF events and industry gatherings when needed

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in graphic design or a related field
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong visual storytelling skills and an eye for design
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for food, hospitality or culinary culture is highly preferred

Preferred Skills

• Experience using social media scheduling and analytics tools
• Photography or basic video editing skills
• Experience working with nonprofits, associations, or membership organizations
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms and content management systems

What You'll Love About This Role

• Work alongside a passionate community of chefs, culinary educators, and industry leaders
• Help tell the stories of the people shaping the future of American cuisine
• Be part of a creative team driving the voice and visual identity of a national culinary organization