Graphic Designer

Title: Graphic Designer
Location: Arlington, Virginia
Company: Fortune 100 Food & Beverage Manufacturing (FuseGlobal has worked with this company for 20 years)
Initial term: 12 months (position expected to run longer)
Schedule: 40 hours per week; on site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

POSITION SUMMARY: 

We're seeking a Graphic Designer to join the internal creative team. The ideal candidate will be able to translate strategic insights into brand defining creative storytelling, have a high attention to detail, and be able to drive creative innovation through all marketing communications. As a Graphic Designer, you'll be responsible for the concept, execution, and on-time delivery of high-quality creative materials in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on building the brand, engaging customers, and driving business results.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and manage brand-aligned campaign assets, including but not limited to social media organic and paid graphics and animations, email, programmatic ads, packaging, innovation and in-store signage.
• Develop editable template systems and pitch-worthy PowerPoints that local teams can customize while maintaining brand standards.
• Partner with the Creative Team Leader to maintain and organize the brand guidelines and asset library, ensuring accessibility and version control across teams.
• Assist in brand evolution through thoughtful application of typography, color, imagery, and layout.
• Support cross-functional projects and present creative to cross functional partners.
• Support the team with photo-editing tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with editors and writers to identify visual opportunities and refine presentation.
• Work with teams to ensure branding is used consistently in internal and external documents.
• Ensure full understanding and awareness of all product information, including characteristics, information, and staying informed with the competition and industry trends.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in design with a focus in Advertising, Communications, or Marketing.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a design role or a related field.
• Fluent in Adobe Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and presentation software power user.
• Animation skills not required but strongly desired.
• In-depth knowledge of design principles, branding, and industry trends.
• Strong conceptual and visual storytelling skills with an exceptional portfolio showcasing a range of campaign work.
• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and layout design.
• Ability to balance big-picture creative thinking with hands-on design execution.
• Strong project management skills and ability to function as project leader influencing others as well as individual contributor.
• Ability to work well in cross-functional teams throughout the brand team.
• Cross-functional collaboration – must be able to manage and work with various members of creative, e-commerce, shopper marketing, geotargeting, and social teams.
• Must be organized and able to prioritize, multi-task several projects at a very fast pace and work independently.
• Keen attention to detail to ensure the quality and consistency of design deliverables.
• Fluent in English, with excellent communication, presentation, and social skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate design concepts appropriately to different audiences and varying levels of the organization.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• $36 per hour + overtime
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
  
  

ABOUT FuseGlobal:
FuseGlobal is a partnership of people and brand-leading companies, working together to make things run better. For 25 years we have brought functionality to complex business and production processes and supply chains, resulting in enterprises that run smarter and more sustainably. Interested in digital manufacturing, industrial engineering, supply chain management, all-things tech, and energy & the environment? This is where we live. Engage with us!

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