Junior Graphics Designer – JGD1017

Stella Contracting, Inc; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Stella Contracting, Inc. is seeking a Junior Graphics Designer to support branding, marketing, and digital campaigns across multiple platforms. This full-time contract role emphasizes visual storytelling, polished assets, and adherence to brand guidelines.

You will collaborate with senior designers and cross-functional teams to develop social graphics, presentations, newsletters, and website visuals, while contributing to continuous learning in a creative environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in Graphic Design or related field.
• 0-2 years of related experience in graphic design, marketing design, or a related field.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating digital design across branding, marketing, or corporate communications.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Working knowledge of typography, color theory, composition and layout.
• Experience creating graphics for websites, social media, or marketing materials is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent visual standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to translate briefs into clear, polished designs.
• Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing original graphic concepts and visual designs for digital, print, marketing, and corporate communications projects.
• Create social media graphics, presentations, advertisements, brochures, newsletters, and branded content.
• Design and update visual assets for websites, email campaigns, and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with marketing, communications, product, and business teams to understand project requirements.
• Translate creative briefs and campaign messaging into clear design solutions.
• Apply brand guidelines consistently across typography, color, imagery, and layouts.
• Edit, retouch, resize, and optimize images for digital and print use.
• Prepare production-ready files meeting technical specifications and quality standards.
• Manage multiple design assignments and meet project deadlines.
• Participate in reviews and incorporate feedback into final deliverables.
• Maintain organized libraries of design assets and templates.

Skills

Portfolio development

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Figma

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Canva

Job description

We are seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and motivated Junior Graphics Designer (JGD1017) to join our team on a full-time contract basis. The Junior Graphics Designer will support the development of visual content for branding, marketing, communications, digital campaigns, presentations, and broader business initiatives across multiple platforms.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in visual communication and graphic design, a willingness to learn, and the ability to translate creative concepts and business requirements into polished, professional, and engaging visual assets under the guidance of senior designers and creative teams.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Assist in developing original graphic concepts and visual designs for digital, print, marketing, and corporate communications projects.
• 2. Create social media graphics, presentations, advertisements, brochures, newsletters, reports, flyers, promotional materials, and branded content.
• 3. Design and update visual assets for websites, email campaigns, digital platforms, internal communications, and marketing initiatives.
• 4. Collaborate with marketing, communications, product, and business teams to understand project requirements and creative objectives.
• 5. Translate creative briefs, campaign messaging, and business concepts into clear and visually effective design solutions.
• 6. Apply established brand guidelines consistently across typography, color, imagery, layouts, and other visual elements.
• 7. Edit, retouch, resize, and optimize images and graphics for various digital and print applications.
• 8. Prepare production-ready files while ensuring designs meet required technical specifications and quality standards.
• 9. Manage multiple design assignments simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting project deadlines.
• 10. Participate in creative reviews, brainstorming sessions, and design discussions while incorporating constructive feedback into final deliverables.
• 11. Maintain organized libraries of design assets, templates, source files, graphics, and brand materials.
• 12. Research emerging graphic design trends, creative technologies, software, and visual communication techniques to support continuous learning and development.
• 13. Assist with basic motion graphics, animation, video editing, and interactive design projects when required.
• 14. Coordinate with senior designers, printers, vendors, agencies, and external creative partners as needed to support accurate production of digital and physical materials.
• 15. Identify opportunities to improve design templates, creative workflows, production processes, and asset organization.
• 16. Ensure completed designs align with brand standards, project objectives, accessibility considerations, and quality expectations.

Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Media, Fine Arts, or a related field preferred.
• 2. 0-2 years of professional, internship, freelance, academic, or equivalent experience in graphic design, visual communications, marketing design, or a related creative field.
• 3. Strong portfolio demonstrating foundational experience with digital design, print, branding, marketing, social media, or corporate communications.
• 4. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• 5. Working knowledge of typography, color theory, composition, visual hierarchy, layout, and fundamental design principles.
• 6. Experience creating graphics for websites, social media, email campaigns, presentations, advertising, or other digital channels is preferred.
• 7. Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistent visual standards across multiple design projects.
• 8. Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with senior designers and cross-functional teams.
• 9. Ability to interpret creative briefs and translate ideas into clear, polished, and visually effective designs.
• 10. Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities.
• 11. Familiarity with Figma, Canva, After Effects, Premiere Pro, or similar creative tools is a plus.
• 12. Basic knowledge of motion graphics, animation, UX/UI design, video production, or interactive media is an advantage.
• 13. Ability to work independently when appropriate, seek guidance when needed, accept constructive feedback, and continuously develop creative skills.
• 14. Strong willingness to learn new design tools, technologies, techniques, and industry practices.

Compensation & Contract Details

Annual Contract Rate: $55,000 - $75,000 per year, commensurate with experience, qualifications, creative skills, and scope of responsibility.

Employment Type: Full-time Contract.

Schedule: Approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Contract Term: Initial contract assignment with potential for extension or renewal based on business needs, project requirements, and performance.

Work Arrangement: Remote or hybrid, depending on organizational and project requirements.

Professional Development: Opportunities for creative training, software development, workshops, industry events, mentorship, and professional certification support.

Creative Environment: Collaborative workplace with opportunities to contribute to branding, marketing, communications, and digital initiatives while working alongside experienced creative professionals.

Growth Opportunities: Opportunities to develop advanced design skills, take ownership of larger creative projects, contribute to integrated campaigns, and progress into expanded creative responsibilities.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.