Job Title: Graphic Designer – Social Focus

  • Department: Creative
  • Reports To: Associate Creative Director
  • Location: Phoenix, AZ
  • Employment Type: Part-Time* | Hourly | Non-Exempt

*Position will initially be part-time without benefits and will transition to full-time with benefits.

Job Summary

The Graphic Designer is responsible for defining requirements, visualizing concepts, and creating compelling graphics for digital-first platforms. This role has a strong emphasis on social media design, brand consistency, and collaboration with our marketing team on internal branded materials. The ideal candidate brings a strategic, social-first mindset and is excited to help evolve brand visuals across channels.

Key Responsibilities

  • Study design briefs and determine creative and technical requirements

  • Lead social media–focused design with strategy at the core

  • Conceptualize and execute visuals for social platforms, including static graphics and short-form video assets

  • Design graphics for websites, social media, and internal brand initiatives

  • Prepare rough drafts and present concepts to stakeholders

  • Develop illustrations, logos, layouts, and digital assets using industry-standard tools

  • Apply appropriate color, typography, and layout systems aligned with brand standards

  • Collaborate closely with copywriters, creative leadership, and marketing partners to produce final designs

  • Test and optimize graphics across various digital media formats

  • Incorporate feedback efficiently while maintaining creative integrity

  • Ensure all final graphics are visually engaging, polished, and on-brand

  • Support internal marketing efforts such as email design and light templated layouts

  • Occasionally assist with presentation templates or print layouts, as needed 

Education & Experience Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as a graphic or digital designer (or equivalent experience)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field preferred (degree not required with equivalent experience)

  • A strong portfolio demonstrating digital and social media design work

  • Proficiency in design software and tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma (motion or video tools a plus)

  • Familiarity with designing within established brand systems while helping evolve them

  • Photography or content capture experience is a plus, but not required

Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong social-first design sensibility with exceptional attention to detail

  • Ability to think strategically about how design supports marketing goals

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

  • Highly organized, self-directed, and deadline-driven

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, feedback-rich environment

  • Able to consistently produce high-quality work under time constraints

Here are just a few reasons you’ll love LAVIDGE

When you join our team, you can expect solid work-life balance and fulfilling career potential in one of Phoenix’s most recognized and well-respected agencies. We’re proud to be an inclusive company that celebrates diversity, and we appreciate the value it adds to our agency.

  • Competitive pay with opportunities for growth

  • Remote-first work environment with flexible schedule

  • Low medical insurance premiums, with additional coverage available at an incremental cost, including family medical, dental, and vision

  • Employer-paid life insurance, with options for additional life insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability plans

  • Employee wellness program supporting your physical, financial, and overall health

  • Employee mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with automatic enrollment

  • 401(k) Plan with 100% vested annual Safe Harbor contribution

  • Generous and flexible Paid Time Off (15 days immediately upon start) plus additional PTO with tenure

  • Eight paid federal holidays

  • Annual paid Winter Break (Christmas Day through New Year’s Day)

  • Beautiful collaborative office with free underground parking

  • Semi-annual office supply gift cards

  • Generous Professional Development Policy + paid memberships

  • Professional Development Coaching

  • LAVY Awards recognizing excellence

  • Fun Committee & team-building events

  • Named Arizona’s Top Advertising Agency & Best Places to Work

  • 16 hours/year paid volunteer time through LAVIDGE IMPACT

More About LAVIDGE

  • Founded in 1982, LAVIDGE is one of Arizona’s largest and most innovative digital, marketing, and advertising agencies

  • Our mantra: Bring us your toughest. We pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and goals

  • We’re invested in your growth and professional journey — wherever it leads

Interested in Applying?

Tell us your story and what you can bring to the team. Send your cover letter and resume to careers@lavidge.com

 

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