Associate Graphic Designer

Job Title: Associate Graphic Designer
Location: New York, NY
Type: Contract
Compensation: $38 - $42 per hour
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid – onsite and remote
Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.


Overview:

The Associate Graphic Designer will join a dynamic consumer brand team during an exciting stage of brand refreshment. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative design projects that emphasize "Unexpected Joy," contributing to a high-impact, fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for applying their technical skills and creative thinking to support the brand's visual identity, collaborating closely with a small team and taking ownership of their work. This position is ideal for a self-motivated individual with experience in consumer branding.

Responsibilities:

• Execute design work across digital, social, print, and marketing channels
• Translate creative briefs into thoughtful, on-brand design solutions
• Adhere to and evolve existing brand guidelines with precision and consistency
• Support concept development and contribute ideas during creative brainstorms
• Prepare and present design work clearly and confidently to internal stakeholders
• Iterate quickly based on feedback while maintaining high-quality standards
• Assist in production and file preparation for various outputs
• Stay up to date on design trends, tools, and best practices

• 3+ years of experience in graphic design (in-house or agency)
• At least a HS diploma; a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is strongly preferred
• Strong portfolio demonstrating clean, elevated, and detail-oriented design work
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; Figma, After Effects)
• A sharp eye for photography, typography, layout, color, and composition
• Strong understanding of and respect for brand systems and style guides
• Ability to take direction and think independently to push ideas further
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• A proactive, self-starter mindset with a strong sense of ownership
• Collaborative attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Genuine passion for design, creativity, and brand building

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.


System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national original, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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