Jr. Graphic Designer, Creative

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 2023 and 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 

The Visual Design Team within our Creative Group produces thoughtful and elevated creative to represent a Fortune 30 brand across different mediums. We create compelling graphics and branded material that is displayed across the organization including but not limited to social media, website, reports and fact sheets, press materials, events, and presentations. Our work has a digital focus, but print projects are a part of the mix. 

We are looking for a talented Visual & Motion Junior Designer to join our team and create meaningful and impactful designs. This hybrid role will allow you to showcase your visual design and motion graphics skills.

Overview

The Jr. Graphic Designer within our Creative Group is responsible for creating and maintaining graphic assets in line with brand aesthetics and standards. This position requires proficiency in graphic design for print and digital media and a mastery of tools such as Figma, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects. Key attributes for success include meticulous attention to detail, strong production knowledge, a discerning design sensibility and ability to manage multiple projects efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. 

If you have a passion for design and a keen eye for detail and craft, we would love to know more about you. 

Requirements

What you’ll be responsible for: 

• Design visual components for projects, encompassing typography, color, layout, and imagery, ensuring designs align with project objectives
• Be hands-on and execute a high volume of well-crafted assets for advertising, social media, event graphics, and collateral, reports, fact sheets, branding materials, infographics, corporate website art, and press materials
• Collaborate with the design team in-person to conceptualize and execute larger campaigns and quick-turn one-offs.  
• Design for and execute motion design assets
• Understand the brand’s goals, strategy, and tone of voice. Become a brand keeper that helps elevate the brand's look, feel, and tone
• Participate in briefs and reviews. Take feedback and deliver positive results
• Report to the Design Director and Executive Creative Director and communicate openly about timelines, resources, requirements, etc.

The skills and experience you should have: 

• 3+ years of graphic design and production experience
• High energy and initiative, with exceptional organizational skills and a sharp eye for detail; able to multitask in a fast-paced environment while managing complex projects
• Strong proficiency in design principles, including layout, typography, color theory, composition, and awareness of current design trends
• A robust digital portfolio showcasing diverse design work
• Experience in editorial and layout design, including reports, fact sheets, infographics, and magazines
• Expertise in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Figma
• Understanding of pre-press and printing processes
• Experience in Out of Home and large-format production
• A solid grasp of creative and production workflows
• Skills in photo color correction and retouching
• Excellent time management and problem-solving abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A positive attitude and commitment to collaboration within a team
• Illustration and photography skills are a plus

Benefits

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

Curious about your career path at Athena? This role is within a rapidly growing creative department and the right candidate can excel, produce great work, and have an immediate impact on Athena’s creative product culture and growth.

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.