Junior Graphic Designer (Brand Systems & Digital Media)

Junior Graphic Designer (Brand Systems & Digital Media)

Location: North Park, San Diego, CA (In Office)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $21.00 per hour

About A7D Creative Group

For more than 20 years, A7D Creative Group has helped brands tell compelling stories through strategic branding, marketing, design, and communications. We partner with restaurants, hospitality brands, tourism organizations, community districts, nonprofits, beverage companies, real estate developments, and large-scale events to build brands that people remember.

Our work goes far beyond creating beautiful graphics. We develop complete brand ecosystems—from identity systems and environmental graphics to websites, social media campaigns, video content, packaging, and experiential marketing.

We're looking for a Junior Graphic Designer who wants to grow into a well-rounded creative professional. This is an in-office position for someone eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute across a wide range of branding and marketing projects.

About the Role

This position is ideal for a designer who understands that great design is about solving problems—not simply making things look good.

You'll work alongside our Creative Director, Marketing team, and Account Managers to develop brand systems, digital campaigns, print collateral, social media content, presentations, environmental graphics, websites, and motion graphics.

Every day is different. One morning you may be designing a restaurant menu, in the afternoon creating social media animations for a tourism campaign, and later preparing production files for a large-format mural or developing assets for a new brand identity.

If you're passionate about branding, typography, digital media, motion design, and creating cohesive visual experiences across every touchpoint, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Design across digital, print, environmental, and experiential mediaAssist in creating and maintaining complete brand identity systemsDevelop logos, typography systems, color palettes, and brand guidelinesCreate marketing campaigns for hospitality, tourism, retail, nonprofit, and commercial clientsDesign social media graphics, carousels, Stories, Reels, and digital advertisingEdit short-form videos for social media using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar softwareDesign presentations, pitch decks, event branding, signage, wayfinding, and environmental graphicsPrepare print-ready production files for commercial printing and large-format graphicsCollaborate with photographers, videographers, copywriters, and marketing strategistsParticipate in brainstorming sessions and creative concept developmentMaintain organized project files and follow established design systemsSupport multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced agency environmentAttend client meetings, photo shoots, community events, and agency-sponsored activationsWe're Looking For Someone Who

Loves branding as much as graphic designThinks beyond individual graphics and understands cohesive visual systemsHas strong typography and layout skillsEnjoys learning new creative tools and technologiesHas a positive attitude and thrives in a collaborative environmentPays close attention to detailCan accept creative feedback and iterate quicklyIs organized, dependable, and self-motivatedEnjoys working on multiple brands and industries simultaneouslyRequired Skills

Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative CloudIllustratorInDesignPhotoshopWorking knowledge of:Adobe Premiere ProAdobe After Effects (preferred)Adobe Express (a plus)CanvaCapCut or EditsExperience designing for both print and digital platformsStrong understanding of typography, hierarchy, composition, and colorFamiliarity with responsive web design and UI best practicesUnderstanding of social media content creation and platform specificationsKnowledge of commercial print production and file preparationAbility to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining qualityBonus Skills

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

FigmaWordPressWebflowCanvaMotion graphicsPhotographyPhoto retouchingPackaging designEnvironmental graphicsWayfinding systemsIllustrationAI-powered creative tools and workflowsQualifications

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Design, or related field1–3 years of professional design experience (agency experience preferred)Strong portfolio demonstrating branding, digital design, typography, and marketing workExperience creating both print and digital assetsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsWhat Success Looks Like

Within your first year, you'll become a trusted member of our creative team who can confidently contribute across branding, marketing campaigns, digital media, print production, and creative strategy. You'll build a diverse portfolio while working with recognizable brands, community organizations, hospitality clients, and destination marketing campaigns throughout Southern California.

Benefits

Paid Time OffFlexible scheduling (when project schedules allow)Professional development opportunitiesCreative and collaborative studio environmentOpportunity to work on award-winning campaignsMentorship from senior creative leadershipSchedule

Monday–Friday, 10AM to 4PMFull-TimeIn Office (North Park, San Diego)Applicants must be able to reliably commute to our North Park office.

To Apply

Please submit:

ResumePortfolio (required)Cover Letter (optional)We're interested in seeing how you think—not just what you can make. Show us branding projects, digital campaigns, motion graphics, creative problem-solving, and examples that demonstrate your process as much as your finished work.

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Work Location: In person