Graphic Designer - Technical & Instructional

About Athena 

Athena is a marketing consultancy where great ideas take flight. With a blend of strategic thinking, creative vision, and hands-on execution, we partner with organizations looking to transform their presence, reputation, and performance. For over ten years, we’ve delivered business insights, marketing strategies, and brand activations for leading organizations in industries ranging from telecommunications to major league sports. 

Our people make Athena, Athena. They’re what help set us apart from traditional ad agencies and consultancies. As a 2024 Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace, we take pride in fostering a work environment where passion meets excellence. Our people are solutions-oriented individuals who eagerly roll up their sleeves to make work that works while sharing a couple of laughs along the way.  

About the Position 

We are seeking a Designer to support the development of visually compelling training and educational materials for our client’s technical training team. This role focuses on executing creative projects, including print and digital assets, that simplify complex information and enhance learning experiences. The ideal candidate has strong design skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple creative projects across mediums 

Requirements

What you’ll be responsible for: 

Graphic Design: 

• Design and produce educational materials, including technical training guides, long-format books, and visual content. 
• Create high-quality graphics for both digital and print platforms while maintaining brand consistency. 
• Utilize tools like Adobe InDesign for the development of detailed materials and layouts. 
• Contribute creative ideas to improve the visual impact and clarity of training materials. 
• Selecting and retouching photography  

Content Creation: 

• Transform complex technical information into clear, engaging visuals and infographics. 
• Bridge gaps between print and digital formats to create cohesive learning experiences. 
• Collaborate with internal teams to support the development of both existing and new educational content. 

Project Execution: 

• Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver creative assets on time. 
• Manage multiple ongoing and ad-hoc creative projects, ensuring quality and consistency. 
• Provide regular project updates and incorporate client feedback into revisions. 

The skills and experience you should have: 

Experience: 

• 3-5 years of experience in graphic design or creative production. 
• Experience working on educational or technical materials is a plus. 

Technical Skills: 

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator). 
• Strong understanding of print production and digital publishing processes. 

Soft Skills: 

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. 
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and stakeholders. 
• A creative mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities. 

It's a plus if you have:

• Familiarity with technical or educational content creation. 
• Knowledge of learning design principles or online training tools. 
• Understanding of branding and how it applies to educational content. 

Benefits

• Medical/Dental benefits including of 1K Health Reimbursement Account
• Matching 401K
• Generous PTO policy
• Substantial Parental Leave Policy
• Hybrid Work Environment (3-4 days on-site in Philadelphia, PA)
  

Curious about your career path at Athena? This role is at the Director level within Athena’s career-path structure. This team has the following levels of progression for growth and development.

Analyst --> Sr. Analyst -->Manager --> Sr. Manager --> Director --> Sr. Director --> Executive Director

Oh, and our application process is open, easy, as transparent as we can make it, and painless. We need team members like you to join us! Let’s get started.

Athena is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at 866.299.6040.