We're Hiring A Junior Graphic Designer

Estipona Group is looking for a Junior Graphic Designer who is as interested in how design is built as how it looks.

This is an opportunity to build a strong foundation in agency design while working across branding, advertising, websites, publications, collateral and more. You'll work within established brands and creative systems while developing your skills in typography, layout, Figma, print production and the technical craft behind good design.

We don't expect you to arrive knowing everything. We're looking for curiosity, strong design fundamentals and an eagerness to learn. As your skills and confidence grow, so will the creative responsibility of the role.

Please note that despite being a virtual office, full-time teammates must be based in Reno, Nevada.

Location: Must live in Reno, NV, or within 20-40 miles of it
Reports to: Associate Creative Director
Job Type: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Education: Degree or equivalent training in graphic design preferred
Experience Level: Entry-level
Salary: $48,000–$54,000

Experience

We're looking for an early-career designer with a portfolio that demonstrates strong design fundamentals and potential. Experience could come from a design program, internship, freelance work, or an in-house or agency role. Experience with Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, is important. Most importantly, we want to see how you think, how you build and where you want to grow.

What we're looking for:

• A strong foundation in typography, hierarchy, composition, color and layout
• Curiosity about the technical side of design and an eye for detail
• An interest in systems, patterns and smarter ways to build things
• A willingness to learn Figma components, design systems, print production and other technical skills
• The ability to work within established branding while still thinking critically about the work
• Openness to feedback and an interest in understanding the thinking behind it
• Enthusiasm for contributing ideas, stretching creatively and taking on more responsibility as you grow

What you'll do

• Adapt established creative across print and digital formats
• Design and lay out collateral, publications, presentations, campaign assets and other materials within existing brands
• Build and update website layouts in Figma based on creative direction, content and established design systems
• Develop your Figma skills, including components, Auto Layout and reusable design patterns
• Prepare files for print and digital production and learn the specifications behind them
• Keep working files and design libraries organized and thoughtfully built
• Participate in concepting, critiques and creative conversations
• Collaborate with creative team members and other departments
• Support larger branding, advertising and web projects while gradually taking on more independent design assignments
• Ask questions, solve problems and look for ways to make both the design and the process better
• Learn to respond thoughtfully to creative direction, client feedback and evolving project needs
• Stay on top of time tracking, project updates and other day-to-day admin

Working at Estipona Group

Our work gets out into the real world, from suicide prevention and anti-vaping campaigns to brand identities, annual reports, websites, statewide initiatives, billboards on the Las Vegas Strip and, yes, even the occasional porta-potty. Team members at every level get opportunities to contribute to work people actually see and experience.

We're a virtual but highly collaborative agency. You'll work from home most days, with in-person meetings and coworking opportunities in the Reno area. This role reports to the Associate Creative Director and works closely with our creative, account, digital and social teams.

Our virtual environment works best for people who are self-driven, communicative and comfortable managing their time. But junior doesn't mean you're on your own. You'll get feedback, mentorship and opportunities to stretch as a designer.

Our EG Values don't just live on our About page. We take them seriously in how we work with each other and our clients. We care about doing good work, being good humans and creating a place where people can learn, contribute and enjoy the people they work with. We take the work seriously without taking ourselves too seriously.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Work from home with company-provided equipment and software
• Medical, dental, vision and disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, paid holidays and holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s
• Paid parental leave
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses
• Professional development and hands-on opportunities to grow your skills and creative responsibility

How to apply

If you have that special sauce and are looking to build your career with a team of dedicated, fun-loving creative souls, submit your cover letter, resume and portfolio to stephanie@estiponagroup.com.