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Jr. Graphic Designer

Cannon Design
flexible benefit account, paid time off, 401(k), remote work
United States
Jul 29, 2025
If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.We are looking to fill this position out of our Chicago, IL, St. Louis, MO, Houston, TX, or Denver, CO offices. ABOUT THE TEAM Our Graphic Designers sit within the larger Brand, Marketing and Business Development (BMBD) Team. BMBD is a diverse and talented team of idea generators, insight seekers, storytellers, creative writers, graphic designers, professional marketers, business developers, strategists and digital specialists. Our collective goal is to enhance how we promote and position CannonDesign. We are a diverse bunch, spread across multiple offices with a dutiful responsibility for our firm's global impact. As a part of our in-house graphic design team, you won't find yourself sitting in the passenger seat. Instead, you'll have both hands on the wheel. Our work has enormous exposure inside and outside of CannonDesign. Despite this mighty responsibility, we never miss an opportunity to celebrate the joy in our work. Behind the beautiful portfolio is a group of people who care about each other's lives and are delightfully committed to our ability to flourish. Think you have what it takes? We can't wait to meet you. ABOUT THE ROLE The Jr. Graphic Designer is a creative whiz with a knack for strategic thinking. Aside from sharp design instincts, the Jr Graphic Designer is inventive, curious, and eager to grow alongside a tight-knit team. The role is responsible for assisting Graphic Designers and Sr Graphic Designers develop a wide range of graphic assets: infographics, identity systems, brochures, event collateral, proposals, social media campaigns, animations and pitch decks that communicate the firm's value to our clients. They are expected to execute design concepts across all media with creative guidance from the Creative Director and Graphics Team Leader. The Jr Graphic Designer will work closely with other BMBD professionals as they learn the ropes of architecture and design marketing. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO *Execute. Take a project from strategy to storyboard to final design with an eye on creative storytelling Learn* Ask questions and cultivate a sense of curiosity across all project types including social media and project deliverables *Assist* Support senior team members in larger projects that complex elements and tight deadlines *Think. Use empathy and intuition to clarify complex ideas, visions and strategies Design* Develop creative solutions across all media types that express a unique vision *Explore* Continually research compelling ways to spread our message and integrate best practices to the team and the firm *Share* Share inspiration sources, projects and other design materials Communicate Actively participate in team critiques and practice talking about the concepts behind your work *Catalog* Develop a deep knowledge of our firmwide portfolio of projects, personnel and thought leadership *Manage* Balance multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines and quality standards ABOUT YOU Quite simply, you're obsessed with design. It's what you think about when you bounce out of bed and, probably more often, it's what keeps you up at night. If you've lost sleep over criminal kerning or refused to order from a restaurant whose menu has two spaces after a period, you'll fit right in. You believe that the key to being a successful graphic designer is staying curious about things other than graphic design, and that your EQ is just as important as your IQ. Your creative spirit knows no limit. And you probably love the smell of libraries and newspaper. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED 1+ years professional experience in a graphic design position, experience in the AE field is a plus but not required Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field Strong graphic design portfolio showing a balance of brand collateral and editorial design Experience working in a team setting Compelling storytelling style, in both written and visual applications Willing to travel in support of remote projects and teams Experience in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator and the Microsoft Office 360 Suite Familiarity with After Effects, Cinema 4D and Premiere is advantageous but not required The salary range for this position is $48,000 to $60,000 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. ABOUT OUR FIRM CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don't just dream up solutions - we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It's more than a philosophy - it's who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day. ABOUT WORKING HERE We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about. We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us - and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives. We're about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we're ready for you. Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying. As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct. CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. It is also CannonDesign's policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.