Jr Art Director

Edison, NJ (Hybrid)

$60K/yr – $75K/yrIntern/New Grad1+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the design and production of digital assets across websites, emails, banners, and social content in a healthcare-focused studio.

  • Must-have: 1–3 years design experience with proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Standout: Hybrid Edison, NJ role with 3 days/week in the office
  • Experience producing digital assets for websites, emails, banners, and social content

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of digital creative assets including websites, email campaigns, display banners, and social media content
  • This is a production-oriented job. If you love making the donuts, you’ve found the right place.
  • Design and prototype user-facing experiences in Figma
  • Produce polished, on-brand assets using the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Adapt and resize creative across multiple digital formats and platforms
  • Participate in brainstorms and contribute fresh ideas for campaign concepts
  • Maintain organized file structures and adhere to brand guidelines

Requirements

  • HYBRID position in Edison, NJ. Please only apply if you can work in Edison, NJ office 3 days/week
  • 1–3 years of design experience, ideally in an agency or marketing environment
  • Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite a must
  • Strong understanding of digital and social media creative formats
  • Eye for clean, modern design with attention to typography, layout, and color
  • Ability to take direction and incorporate feedback efficiently
  • Healthcare or regulated industry experience is a plus, but not required
  • Portfolio demonstrating digital-first creative work (websites, emails, banners, social)

Preferred

  • Experience with HTML/CSS basics
  • Familiarity with accessibility standards in digital design
  • Motion or animation skills in After Effects or similar

Benefits

  • 10+ paid holidays
  • 10 days paid vacation time
  • 7 personal/sick days
  • Health/dental/vision insurance
  • Life insurance and Disability coverage
  • Annual stipend for professional development
  • 401(k) plan + match
  • Hybrid schedule (3 days per week in Edison, NJ)
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Ascender Studios

We’re Ascender. We provide design and development solutions for companies and organizations on the rise. We help theater companies fill their seats. We help pharmaceutical companies introduce new medications to the world. We help colleges reach new students. We help startups launch their products.We’re a tight-knit team that moves quickly, thinks creatively, and uses our broad and deep backgrounds to solve problems on-time and on-budget.

Founded in 2017
Edison, New Jersey, USA
47 employees (13 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
998
Traffic Source Mix
Search
25.8%
Direct
53%
Referral
8.3%
Social
11.4%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~47

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
5 (11% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3