ABOUT THE ROLE
- Columbus, OH
- Onsite
- Full-Time
- 6 month Contract/ Potential Contract-to-Hire
We’re seeking a Graphic Designer to join a growing in-house creative team and support a wide range of marketing and brand initiatives. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who wants hands-on experience across both digital and print design while helping shape the visual identity of a well-established organization.
This role will focus heavily on execution—creating high-quality visual assets across multiple channels—while also offering the chance to collaborate closely with marketing and cross-functional teams. As the first dedicated designer on the team, you’ll also help establish processes, organize assets, and contribute to how creative work gets done moving forward.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is a large, established organization with a strong national presence and a growing internal marketing function. They are investing in building out their in-house creative capabilities and are looking for someone who can contribute to day-to-day design needs while helping elevate their brand across channels.
The environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and team-oriented, with strong cross-functional partnership across marketing, sales, and internal communications.
DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create visual assets across digital and print, including social media graphics, web banners, presentations, event materials, and marketing collateral
- Support marketing campaigns by designing assets aligned with campaign goals and brand standards
- Collaborate with marketing, content, and internal stakeholders to understand project needs and deliver effective creative solutions
- Manage multiple design projects at once, balancing priorities and meeting deadlines
- Maintain and organize design files, templates, and brand assets for team use
- Ensure all work is consistent with brand guidelines and contributes to a cohesive visual identity
- Assist with presentation design and sales enablement materials
- Stay current on design trends and tools to bring fresh ideas to the team
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills:
- 1–3 years of graphic design experience (internship, freelance, or full-time)
- Strong portfolio showcasing both digital and print design work
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Experience designing marketing materials and branded assets
- Solid understanding of layout, typography, color, and visual hierarchy
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Comfortable working with feedback and collaborating with cross-functional teams
Bonus Skills:
- Experience creating presentations in PowerPoint
- Basic knowledge of motion graphics, animation, or video editing
- Exposure to working with print vendors or production processes
- Familiarity with asset management or file organization systems
ABOUT US
Portfolio Creative is an award-winning specialized staffing and recruiting company providing talent in the digital, marketing, and creative industries. We work with clients in several states, and employ candidates in and outside of Ohio. Please note, we do not have the ability to work with candidates outside of the U.S.
Portfolio Creative is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to ensuring all employees are recruited, assigned, and employed on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Job Number: 8629