Junior Designer - Ads Focus

USA (On-site)

$55K/yr – $65K/yrIntern/New Grad1+ years expFull time

Posted 23 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end design of on-brand ad campaigns across multiple clients, translating client objectives into compelling visual concepts and motion-augmented assets. Collaborate with strategists and copywriters to align messaging, stay current with industry trends, and grow toward autonomous ownership on accounts.

  • Lead ad design tasks under guidance while expanding motion design skills in After Effects.
  • Build a collaborative workflow with strategists and copywriters in fast-paced environments.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create visually compelling and on-brand ad designs for a variety of clients and industries, under the guidance of senior designers and strategists.
  • Collaborate with creative strategists to understand client objectives and help translate them into impactful design concepts.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to continue developing cutting-edge design skills.
  • Work closely with copywriters to integrate text and visuals seamlessly in ad campaigns.
  • Use motion effectively (in After Effects) to create ads that utilize motion design elements and leverage footage — willingness to learn expressions is a must.
  • Ensure quality assurance by reviewing your own creative deliverables before they are sent through internal review.
  • Take ownership of design tasks with growing autonomy as you build trust and experience on an account.

Requirements

  • 1-2 years of experience as a graphic designer, whether through agency work, in-house roles, freelance, or a strong internship background.
  • A portfolio showcasing ad design work or relevant motion/graphic design projects.
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects and Photoshop specifically).
  • Proficiency in Figma is a plus.
  • Solid understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and grow within a supportive creative team.
  • Prior agency experience is a plus, but not required.

Benefits

  • Healthcare
  • 401k
  • Unlimited PTO
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Red Antler

3.5 Glassdoor

From startups seeking to bring new ideas to life, to established companies aiming to retain their category leadership, we help businesses tell the story of why they matter to put them at the center of every tomorrow.

Founded in 2007
New York, New York, USA
99 employees (42 in marketing)
69% recommend to a friend
90% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
23.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
38.6%
Direct
50.5%
Referral
6.5%
Social
3%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~99

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
12 (12% of company)
Median Career Experience
6 years
Median Tenure
3.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2