Lead Branding & Graphic Designer

Lead Branding & Graphic Designer

Location: Fort Worth, TX
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: 60,000-$65,000, DOE

Bring brands to life-not just graphics.

If you're the type of designer who enjoys turning ideas into memorable brand experiences and wants to make a visible impact from concept through execution, this opportunity is for you. We're looking for a creative professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys mentoring others, and takes pride in producing thoughtful, high-quality design work.

CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking a Lead Branding & Graphic Designer for a creative branding and design client in the Fort Worth, TX area. This role is responsible for developing brand identities, retail graphics, packaging, signage, and marketing materials while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful visual solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in branding, graphic design, retail design, Adobe Creative Suite, and visual identity development who are looking to grow their creative influence within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Design and execute brand identity systems, logos, retail graphics, signage, packaging, and marketing collateralDevelop brand guidelines and visual standards that ensure consistency across multiple client touchpointsTranslate business and marketing objectives into compelling visual design solutionsCollaborate with creative, marketing, account management, and design teams throughout the project lifecyclePresent creative concepts and design recommendations to internal stakeholders and clientsMentor and provide creative guidance to designers while contributing to team developmentParticipate in project planning, creative reviews, brainstorming sessions, and production meetingsMaintain organized project files, design documentation, and creative assetsManage multiple design projects while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environmentSupport print, digital, environmental, and production-ready design initiatives

Qualifications

Minimum of 1+ years of professional experience in graphic design, branding, or visual communicationsAdvanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesignExperience creating brand identities, logo systems, brand guidelines, and marketing assetsKnowledge of print production, environmental graphics, packaging, and digital design workflowsStrong portfolio demonstrating branding, creative strategy, and visual design expertiseExcellent communication, presentation, organization, and project management skillsBachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, or a related field preferred

Why Candidates Like This Role

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits packageOpportunity to work on diverse branding and creative projectsCollaborative, creative team environmentHigh-impact role with visibility across multiple projectsOpportunity to mentor others while remaining hands-on with designStable, full-time opportunity with long-term career growth

Additional Details

Schedule: Monday-Friday | Full-time | Primarily onsite in Fort Worth

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Travel Requirements: Minimal to none

Desired Skills and Experience

Graphic Design, Brand Identity, Branding, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Logo Design, Packaging Design, Signage Design, Environmental Graphics, Retail Design, Print Production, Visual Identity, Creative Direction, Brand Guidelines, Typography, Layout Design, Art Direction, Creative Strategy, Client Presentations, Project Management