Jr Graphic Designer

Department: Marketing

Shift: On-site Mon-Fri

Reports to: Marketing Manager                        

Job Summary:

We’re seeking a motivated and detail-driven Jr Graphic Designer to help enhance and maintain the creative visual identity of our brand. In this role, you will support the in-house marketing team by designing and producing high quality print and digital marketing materials, including ads, mailers, brochures, and web graphics. The position focuses on efficient, high-volume production while maintain strong brand consistency and clean professional design. Success in this role requires advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, a solid understanding of design fundamentals and print preparation, and the ability to collaborate and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Design and produce high-volume, high-quality creative assets for both print and digital campaigns.

• Prepare files correctly for output, including but not limited to: RGB vs CMYK usage; proper resolution and file formats; bleeds, margins, and print-ready formatting.

• Maintain brand consistency across every asset, ensuring layouts and typography are clean and aligned with standards.

• Manage production updates such as resizing and versioning creatives for different formats, working from templates when needed, organizing files and keeping projects structured.

• Collaborate closely with marketing, merchandising, and internal stakeholders.

• Communicate clearly and deliver on deadlines.

• Receive feedback professionally and make edits quickly and accurately.

• Troubleshoot technical and production issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruptions.

• Ensure quality control at every step of the production process, from concept through to final installation or delivery.

• All other duties assigned by the Marketing Manager and Executives.

Compensation Package: 

Pay rate: Salary grade E from $49,371-$82,404 per year DOE

Supervision Given and Received:

This position has no supervisor responsibilities. This position is supervised directly by the Marketing Manager.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suits, including expert-level skill in: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

• Strong understanding of typography, layout, and composition as well as color theory and visual hierarchy.

• Ability to work on-site and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and strong customer service orientation.

• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on AFW’s success

• Strategic planning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Computer Skills: 

• Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, type 25+ wpm, advanced familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), advanced internet research skills 

• File Management: Strong understanding of file types, resolution, color modes (CMYK/RGB), bleeds, and print-ready file preparation.

• Production Equipment Interfaces: Experience operating and troubleshooting wide-format printers, plotters, laminators, cutters, and other finishing equipment using their respective software.

• Project Management Tools: Working knowledge of productivity and project-tracking tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, or Asana/Trello (or similar platforms).

• Basic IT Troubleshooting: Comfortable with basic network setup for print devices, firmware/software updates, and minor system troubleshooting.

Certificates and Licenses: 

Certifications and licenses related to graphic design, printing, marketing, and related software, are preferred.

Education and Experience:

Four-year college or university degree required

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

• Must be able to lift 15 to 75 pounds at times. 

• Must be able to access and navigate each department at various facilities. 

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle. 

• Requires the ability to maneuver in confined and at times congested areas. 

• Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, & bend for 8 a day.

• Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back. 

   

   

American Furniture Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at American Furniture Warehouse – an Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.

A pre-employment drug screen, background and fit for duty exam check must be passed upon job offer.

Since 1975, our motto has been Under Promise and Over Deliver and this is exactly what we do on a daily basis! At AFW, we strongly believe in recognizing those who exemplify excellence, and reward them for contributing to our collective success. We strive to provide a great work environment for our employees and give them the knowledge and tools needed to provide our customers with an even greater buying experience. At American Furniture Warehouse We Do It Right the First Time!