Junior Designer

C2’s client, a global leader in workforce solutions and one of the world’s most recognized and ethical employers, seeks a contract Junior Designer to support a Global Creative team across a growing portfolio of branded marketing and communications work. Reporting to a senior creative leader, this role contributes to the execution of digital and print assets across multiple brands within a complex, global organization.

The Creative team operates as an internal agency, supporting a shift from regionally driven to globally aligned creative. As a result, the volume and visibility of work has increased significantly. This role adds a reliable, hands-on designer who can be trained on brand standards and support the team across a wide range of projects.

This is a strong fit for a junior designer with a solid foundation in design and a genuine curiosity for how AI is shaping creative workflows. The team is actively exploring tools that improve speed, consistency, and output. This role contributes not only through execution, but by helping the team evolve how work gets done.

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3-month contract with potential to extend

Location: Hybrid, Milwaukee preferred (onsite expectations to be defined; remote considered for strong candidates)

Compensation: $28–$35/hour, commensurate with experience

Benefits: All C2 talent working 30+ hours/week for 30 consecutive business days are eligible for medical, dental, and optional vision insurance, life insurance and PTO accrual; 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match available for enrollment after 90 days

Technology: All hardware and software will be provided

Job Description

The ideal Junior Designer is a reliable, detail-oriented contributor who can execute across digital and print formats while maintaining consistency with established brand standards. This person is comfortable working within defined systems, while also bringing curiosity about how those systems can improve.

This individual understands how to balance speed with quality and can manage multiple deliverables without losing attention to detail. They are responsive to feedback, adaptable across different types of projects, and able to support a high-volume creative environment.

They also bring a proactive interest in exploring how emerging tools can support design and production workflows, contributing ideas and practical applications that help the team work more efficiently.

Responsibilities:
• Support the execution of branded assets across digital, print, and social channels
• Design marketing materials including social graphics, presentations, internal communications, and campaign assets
• Apply and maintain brand standards across multiple brands
• Collaborate with the creative team to support ongoing campaigns and initiatives
• Assist with layout, production, and asset preparation across multiple formats
• Contribute to light motion or video content as needed, with guidance from senior team members
• Maintain organized files and follow established workflows and processes
• Identify and explore opportunities to integrate tools into creative workflows to improve efficiency and output quality
• Test and apply tools such as Adobe Firefly, Microsoft Copilot, or similar to support design and production
• Share practical learnings and applications of tools with the team to support broader adoption
• Balance speed and automation with strong design judgment and brand consistency
• Support the team during high-volume periods, particularly around brand refreshes and campaign launches

Requirements:
• 2–5 years of professional experience in graphic or digital design
• Strong foundation in design principles including typography, layout, color, and hierarchy
• Interest in improving workflows and increasing output through smart use of tools, AI automations and integrations
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Experience designing across both print and digital formats
• Familiarity with social and marketing content development
• Ability to work within established brand guidelines
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Demonstrated curiosity and hands-on exploration of tools that support design, content creation, or workflow optimization

Nice to Have:
• Hands-on experience using tools such as Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Microsoft Copilot, Runway, or similar
• Experience with motion design or video editing (After Effects or similar)
• Exposure to corporate or global brand environments
• Familiarity with tools such as Figma, PowerPoint, or other presentation platforms

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All candidates must be located and authorized to work in the United States. C2 does not sponsor work visas. No C2C.