Junior Graphic Designer

Junior Graphic Designer – New York City
A leading global brand owner, marketing, and media company is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support creative needs across our organization. 

Are you a graphic designer who works quickly, thinks visually, and values clean, on-brand design? We’re looking for someone with a strong eye for layout and typography who can confidently handle a range of projects— f­rom presentations, digital marketing, brand identity, and packaging. You should be comfortable responding to ad-hoc requests, maintaining visual consistency, and tailoring your designs to align with each brand’s unique DNA and aesthetic. A genuine appreciation for photography, layout, and detail is a must. If that sounds like you, we’d love to meet. We’re looking for a thoughtful, detail-oriented designer who brings fresh ideas, creativity, and a collaborative spirit to the table. You’ll work closely with our Design Director and help uphold and evolve our brand standards across all channels. 

Marquee Brands

Marquee owns and manages a portfolio of established global brands across consumer products and channels from luxury goods to sports and active apparel. Marquee’s team of professionals is focused on a commitment to drive organic growth through natural brand extensions, impactful marketing and direct consumer engagement. Our promise is to ensure our brands continue their storied success through relevant product, expanded retail distribution, and international growth all while continuing to be true to their founding message and origin. 

Here’s what you will do here  

• In collaboration with the Creative and Marketing teams, you will develop and design creative that includes identity, packaging, retail, campaigns, brand presentations, brand guides/book, illustration, emails, web, event collateral, digital, and social assets.
• Responsible for reviewing, approving, and providing feedback on creative files from partners. 
• Consistently produce and communicate fresh ideas and design concepts.
• Work with internal and external partners to maintain and enforce brand consistency across all touch points.
• Work closely with the Design Director to oversee all design projects, from concept to production.
• Work with external partners on packaging design and advertising materials.
• Manage, name, reformat, and organize all assets for internal and external use.
• Basic retouching and photo manipulation.
• Research emerging design trends, software, and communication platforms to continue learning and enhance professional development.
• Help foster a supportive, collaborative, and creative environment!

Our ideal candidate has 

• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize work and multitask.
• A sharp attention to detail and the ability to step back and see the bigger picture.
• The ability to identify and solve problems independently and collaboratively.
• The capacity to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines on time and on budget.
• Effective communication skills: can keep people in the loop, explain an approach, give and receive feedback, advocate for design within the company.
• The ability to work on multiple projects and effectively prioritize tasks.
• Excellent follow-through, an ability to take initiative, and a willingness to wear many hats.
• Clear verbal and written communication and an ability to think critically and search for answers.

Education and Experience Requirements

• BFA degree or BA in Graphic Design or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of graphic design experience
• Comprehensive Portfolio containing samples of packaging design, editorial layout, branding, advertising and digital/print design.
• Excellent typography, composition, and graphic design skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of Final Cut Pro and other video, animation, and editing software a plus.
  

Marquee Brands Benefits and Perks

• You'll enjoy coming to work because we have a refreshing company culture that is open, entrepreneurial and fun.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Healthcare Benefits including dental and vision
• Flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA)
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Parental Leave
• Life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Action Days - two (2) fully paid “Marquee In Action" days each calendar year to dedicate your time to a charity or cause of your choice.
• 11 Paid Holidays: In addition to Paid vacation.

Salary $66,300 - $70,000+ target bonus