Junior Graphic Designer, Creative

About Athena

Athena is a creative place for leaders, risk-takers, creative thinkers and boundary-pushers. 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 Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace for three years running, 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 Design Team within Brand Communications produces elevated creative for a Fortune 50 brand across digital and print channels. Our work spans social media, the corporate website, press materials, events, and more.

We are looking for a talented Visual Junior Designer to join our team and create impactful designs. In this hybrid role, you will also play a key part in shaping the corporate website—sourcing photography, creating graphics for press releases, and building new pages that reflect brand standards and deliver a polished user experience with excellent visual storytelling.

Overview

The Jr. Graphic Designer is responsible for producing high-quality visual assets that align with brand standards. In addition to core design work, you’ll support corporate website updates by sourcing photography, creating graphics for press releases, and building new pages. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong instincts, resourcefulness, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Success in this role requires meticulous attention to detail, excellent problem solving skills, and a discerning design sensibility.

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

What you'll be responsible for:

• Design visual components for projects, including typography, color, layout, and imagery
• Source photography and create graphics for press releases and corporate website content
• Build new corporate website pages within established brand guidelines
• Execute a high volume of well-crafted assets for advertising, social media, event graphics, collateral, reports, fact sheets, branding materials, infographics, and press materials
• Collaborate with the design team to conceptualize and execute campaigns and quick-turn projects
• Understand the brand’s goals, strategy, and tone of voice
• Participate in briefs and reviews, take feedback, and deliver positive results
• Communicate openly about timelines, resources, and requirements
• Manage multiple priorities effectively, balancing your own task list with guidance and support from a project manager to ensure deadlines are met.

The skills and experience you should have:

• 3+ years of graphic design and production experience
• Strong proficiency in layout, typography, color theory, and current design trends
• A robust digital portfolio showcasing diverse design work
• Experience in editorial and layout design (reports, fact sheets, infographics)
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, and basic motion design in After Effects
• Understanding of pre-press and printing processes
• 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
• Self-sufficient and proactive, with the ability to seek resources and figure things out independently
• Illustration and photography skills are a plus

• Medical/Dental benefits including of 1K Health Reimbursement Account
• Matching 401K
• Generous PTO policy
• Substantial Parental Leave Policy
• Hybrid Work Environment

Candidates must be willing to work hybrid (4 days on-site) in our Philadelphia, PA office.

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.

We strive to keep our application process open, easy, and as painless and transparent as we can make it. We need team members like you to join us. Ready to apply? 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 or at AthenaGlobalAdvisors.com.