Junior Graphic Designer

ARM Creative; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Competitive PTO program

Ongoing education and professional development opportunities

Supportive, collaborative team culture

Job summary

A marketing agency based in Bellevue, WA, is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to join its creative team. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of design experience and a portfolio showcasing strong design fundamentals. Responsibilities include designing assets for digital and print platforms, assisting with file preparation, and collaborating with team members. This role offers competitive salary, health benefits, and a supportive team culture, making it a great opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of design experience (internships and relevant freelance work included).
• A portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals and layout skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Solid understanding of typography, color, spacing, and composition.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the creative team to design assets across various platforms.
• Assist with layout design and production-ready file preparation.
• Translate brand guidelines into creative executions.
• Support prepress preparation and asset packaging.
• Maintain internal templates for marketing efforts.

Skills

Design fundamentals

Layout skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Creative curiosity

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Figma

Job description

ARM Creative is a full-service marketing agency that helps ambitious in-house teams add creative horsepower—without adding headcount. We partner closely with marketing departments to strategize, create, and execute bold work that drives real results. From content and design to paid media and production, we act as an extension of our clients’ teams to make great marketing happen.

Headquartered in Anchorage, AK with a second office in Bellevue, WA, we’re a lean, collaborative team that values strong ideas, thoughtful execution, and great people. Otto—our muse, mollusk, and mascot—represents our multi-disciplinary mindset: flexible, adaptable, and always ready to lend a few extra hands.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to join our growing creative team. This entry-level role is ideal for someone who’s passionate about design, eager to sharpen their craft, and excited to learn within a fast-moving agency environment.

You’ll work alongside our Graphic Designers and Art Director to support client campaigns and internal initiatives—helping bring ideas to life across digital and print platforms. If you’re organized, coachable, creatively curious, and motivated to grow, you’ll feel right at home here.

Important:

Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be reviewed.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with the creative team to design assets across social, digital advertising, web, email, presentations, and print
• Assist with layout design, resizing, formatting, and production-ready file prep
• Translate brand guidelines into clean, on-brand creative executions
• Support prepress preparation and asset packaging for final delivery
• Work within established design systems while contributing thoughtful improvements
• Participate in feedback cycles and iterate quickly in a collaborative environment
• Help maintain internal templates and support ARM Creative’s own marketing efforts
• Stay current on design trends, tools, and best practices
• Jump in where needed to support team priorities and project workflows

What You Bring

• 1–3 years of design experience (internships and relevant freelance work included)
• A portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals, layout skills, and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Familiarity with Canva and Figma is a plus
• Solid understanding of typography, color, spacing, and composition
• Ability to manage multiple projects, follow direction, and meet deadlines
• A collaborative, team-first mindset with a desire to learn and grow
• Bonus skills: motion graphics, illustration, photography, or video editing
• Competitive salary ($60,000–$70,000)
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive PTO program
• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team culture

Location

This role is based in Bellevue, WA, with occasional travel opportunities.