Associate Graphic Designer, Experiential

Amplified Marketing is a boutique, award winning experiential agency that builds brand experiences through lifestyle, entertainment, fashion, beauty, sports and hospitality programs.

We are looking for a detail-oriented Associate Graphic Designer to support the Creative team in the execution and production of high-quality 2D graphic assets. This role is ideal for someone early in their design career who enjoys taking creative concepts through final production, ensuring files are accurate, organized, and print-ready.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and understands that successful design is just as much about execution and precision as it is creativity.

70% of the work is production execution (mechanicals, print files, edits, and organization) and 30% supports broader creative development.

YOUR PROFILE

• Developing creative designer with a passion for experiential, environmental, and brand design.
• Curious and detail-oriented creative who enjoys translating ideas into visual executions across physical and digital environments.
• Strong skills in 2D (developing capabilities in 3D design is a plus) including graphic updates, moodboarding, layout, and spatial storytelling.
• Collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with creative, production, strategy, and client service teams.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to clean files, brand consistency, and production-ready design.
• Comfortable contributing ideas in creative development and presenting work internally.
• Excited to learn, receive feedback, and grow creative craft in a fast-paced experiential agency environment.
• Interested in evolving design skills, staying current with tools, and learning fabrication and production processes for 2D graphics.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

70% CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT & EXECUTION | Contribute to the Creation of Visually Impactful Experiences

• Contribute to the development of experiential creative concepts and visual design solutions.
• Create mood boards, visual references, and design explorations to support concept development.
• Execute design layouts, asset adaptations, and visual compositions across experiential, digital, and print formats.
• Support environmental design concepts for branded spaces, including signage, installations, and spatial storytelling.
• Adapt and resize creative assets across various formats, including digital, social, retail, fabrication, and print.
• Prepare production-ready files for internal teams and vendors in accordance with established design standards.
• Assist in organizing design assets and maintaining working files throughout project lifecycles.
• Support Creative, Client Service, and Production Leads in the execution of campaigns and evergreen assets.
• Support the development of Activation Overview decks and client-facing presentation materials.
• Maintain attention to detail, brand consistency, and quality across all design outputs.
• Provide guidance and collaboration support to Associate-level designers when needed.

Key Deliverables

Production Design

• Build, update, and maintain 2D production artwork across multiple client programs.
• Prepare print-ready mechanical files for fabrication, large-format printing, POS, signage, menus, packaging, and event graphics.
• Execute copy revisions, content swaps, sizing adjustments, and layout updates while maintaining brand standards.
• Create production files for various print methods and substrates.

Print & Mechanical Files

• Prepare accurate mechanical artwork with proper bleeds, trim, safe zones, dielines, and crop marks.
• Package final artwork for vendors and printers.
• Review files for production accuracy prior to release.
• Coordinate with Production teams and fabrication partners to resolve file questions.

Menu & Content Updates

• Design and edit beverage menus, food menus, pricing updates, promotional collateral, and supporting print materials.
• Implement ongoing text edits and client revisions quickly and accurately.
• Ensure consistency across all versions and markets.

File Management

• Maintain organized project folders and file structures.
• Archive final production files following internal naming conventions.
• Version control artwork throughout project lifecycles.
• Organize linked assets, fonts, imagery, and packaged files.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with Creative Directors, Designers, Production Managers, and Account teams.
• Incorporate feedback efficiently while balancing multiple deadlines.
• Support creative development with production-focused design assistance when needed.

20% PROJECT COLLABORATION & COMMUNICATION | Collaborate Across Teams to Advance Project Execution

• Collaborate with creative, production, and account teams to support project timelines and deliverables.
• Participate in internal creative reviews and contribute ideas during concept development.
• Maintain organized file structures, asset naming conventions, and server protocols.
• Assist in preparing creative assets for internal reviews and client presentations.
• Communicate project progress, needs, and updates to creative leads.
• Support design handoffs to production teams and vendors.
• Manage assigned tasks across multiple projects while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
• Occasionally present design work internally or support client-facing presentations alongside creative leadership.

10% TECHNICAL SKILLS & BRAND INTEGRITY | Execute Design with Accuracy and Consistency

• Follow established brand guidelines and creative direction across all deliverables.
• Maintain clean, organized working files and production-ready assets.
• Support quality control across environmental, digital, and print creative assets.
• Develop proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and presentation tools.
• Build familiarity with experiential production processes, materials, and fabrication methods.
• Continue learning new tools, workflows, and design techniques that improve studio efficiency.
• Demonstrate increasing technical confidence in preparing files for fabrication and vendor production.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, environmental design, experiential design, or related field.

Experience

• 0-2 years of experience in a creative agency, design studio, or experiential environment with a portfolio demonstrating strong visual design execution across experiential, environmental, and brand formats.
• Experiential marketing or event production.
• Retail, hospitality, or beverage brand design.
• Menu design and frequent text revision workflows.
• Environmental graphics and large-format signage.
• Working with fabrication vendors and print partners.
• Strong proficiency in:
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Experience preparing files for commercial print and large-format production.
• Understanding of:
• Bleeds
• Trim
• Safe areas
• Resolution
• CMYK vs RGB
• Vector artwork
• Print specifications
• Excellent typography and layout skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Proficiency with presentation tools such as Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Slides
• Interest in experiential design, spatial storytelling, and brand environments.
• Basic familiarity with 3D rendering tools (SketchUp, Cinema 4D, or similar) is a plus.
• Strong organizational and file management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and willingness to receive and apply feedback.

The Amplified team is a hybrid in-office / remote team and requires team members are in-office 3-days per week.

Compensation package includes competitive base, annual bonus eligibility, healthcare contribution and cell phone stipend. Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience with a base salary range of $60,000 - $66,000 / year. Featured benefits include employer contribution to medical, vision, dental and life insurance package, 401k (with company match), paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, generous PTO, 14 holidays, winter holiday closure and Summer Fridays.

Amplified Marketing is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.