Graphic Designer

Connective is a tight-knit team of experts with decades of combined experience. We value continuous learning, collaboration, and data-driven solutions, with a strong focus on taking ownership of individual results. Our client-centric approach is built on honesty, openness, and genuine care for client success. Our laid-back yet professional work environment encourages teamwork and transparency in a fast-paced setting.

We are seeking a highly creative and versatile Graphic Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will excel in creating visually appealing layouts and designs that effectively communicate client messages and brand identities. This role involves designing for both digital and print mediums, staying ahead of design trends, and collaborating with various team members, including art directors, project managers, and developers.

This is a remote position where you will be working 38 to 40 hours on weekdays, with very occasional weekend and overtime work.

About the Job

Location: This is a fully remote role open to U.S.-based candidates only.

About the Team: Connective is a full-service marketing and web design agency. We value multi-disciplinary team members who contribute various skills beyond their primary specialty. We encourage continuous learning and personal growth through exposure to new disciplines and experiences.

Where You’ll Fit In: As a Graphic Designer, you will work on diverse projects, including digital graphics for websites, book layouts, magazine layouts, white papers, brochures, trade show materials, billboards, and signage. You’ll collaborate directly with an art director and project managers to ensure designs align with client objectives and brand identity. Your role will also involve preparing print-ready files and managing vendor templates for print production. Experience in user interface (UI) design for web is a plus.

Essential Duties

• Design digital and print materials, such as websites, magazines, brochures, trade show booths, billboards, posters, and advertisements.
• Prepare print-ready files and manage vendor templates for various print production needs.
• Stay up-to-date with design trends and integrate them into your work.
• Collaborate with art directors, project managers, and developers to ensure designs meet client expectations.
• Utilize tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator), Figma, Canva, MidJourney, and other typical print layout tools to create high-quality visuals.
• Work across a variety of niches, ensuring creative flexibility and adaptability.

What We Offer

At Connective, great people are the key to achieving great things. We provide a supportive work environment with the following benefits:

• Semi-flexible start and end times.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Accrual-based paid time off, increasing with years of service.
• Sixteen paid holidays, including a week off between Christmas and New Year, and one floating holiday of your choice.
• Remote work.
• Yearly bonuses based on company profitability.
• Profit sharing based on company profitability.

Our work weeks typically range between 38 and 40 hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and overtime. We use a timer to track our work hours, which is crucial for client billing, setting pricing, and reviewing job profitability. This process is mandatory at Connective.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Education, Skills, and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Direct experience in a client-facing role.
• Proficiency in Google Docs and team collaboration software (e.g., Asana).
• Experience refining SOPs and creating new processes for more efficient project management.
• Demonstrated expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Figma, Canva, and other typical print layout tools.
• Strong portfolio showcasing work across various digital and print formats.
• Experience designing user interfaces (UI) for websites.
• Familiarity with managing vendor-supplied templates and preparing print-ready files.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across different niches simultaneously.

Who We Are

Mission Statement: Empowering businesses to succeed through exceptional service, genuine empathy, and a deep understanding of our client’s needs. We form true partnerships, always putting our client’s success first, even if it does not directly benefit us.

Core Values:

1. Highly-skilled experts: We’re the go-to pros, always sharpening our skills to stay ahead.
2. Client-focused service: Our client’s success is our mission. We’re all in, always.
3. Detail-oriented: The little things? Yeah, they matter to us—big time.
4. Self-motivated: We’re the type who gets things done, without needing a push.
5. Follow-through: We say what we’ll do, and then we do it. Simple as that.
6. Data-driven: Decisions backed by data, because guesswork isn’t our style.
7. Kind: No jerks allowed—just a team that’s positive, humble, and ready to lift others up.

We would love to hear from you if you are a talented and dedicated Graphic Designer who aligns with our values and seeks a dynamic team. Join us at Connective and make a meaningful impact in the marketing space.