About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Creative & Design.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Graphic & Digital Designer to support print and digital marketing efforts. In this hybrid role you will produce on-brand visual assets—layouts, social graphics, email templates, web graphics, photography assets, and basic UI elements—working with content partners and senior designers to turn concepts into production-ready deliverables.

• Support design projects from concept through final production across print and digital channels
• Create layouts, typographic treatments, icons/illustrations, and social templates
• Produce accessible, tagged PDFs and assets that meet web contrast and accessibility checks
• Build basic HTML/CSS email and web assets in collaboration with senior designers
• Source and edit photography (DSLR) and coordinate with internal print shop for production
• Follow established brand standards, style guides, and production schedules

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Primary responsibilities

• Design and redesign marketing collateral: brochures, signage, conference materials, social posts, and ads
• Maintain visual hierarchy, typographic relationships, and consistent color balance across materials
• Manage multiple projects to meet deadlines and budget constraints
• Research and select approved stock photography, graphics, and illustrations that align with brand
• Produce digital design elements and prototypes (Sketch) to support responsive layouts
• Document and follow workflows, schedules, and team communications
• Participate in in-house photography as needed and perform basic photo editing
• Support user experience considerations by applying fundamental UX/UI principles

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Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in graphic design or equivalent experience (0–3 years of relevant work)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat
• Basic HTML/CSS knowledge; ability to work with senior designers to preserve creative integrity in responsive formats
• Familiarity with Sketch or similar design/prototyping tools
• Understanding of UX/UI fundamentals and print production (4/C process)
• Experience shooting and editing photos with a DSLR
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable using a Mac

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic/web design, fine arts, or related field
• Additional experience with JavaScript or front-end workflows

Other

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• Occasional travel may be required

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Logistics & compensation

• Employment type: Full-time
• Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Work model: Hybrid — typically 2 days onsite per week at the Harrisburg office
• Location: Harrisburg, PA
• Compensation: Grade 12 — commensurate with experience; starting at $42,351 (annual). Estimated midpoint/market: ~$49,643/year.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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