Associate Graphic Designer

Krispy Kreme•Charlotte, IA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Graphic Designer supports Krispy Kreme’s marketing creative team by translating brand creative vision and strategy into engaging digital and print content. The role combines creative design with technical skills and attention to detail, supporting brand owners and internal clients while managing multiple projects, shifting priorities, and tight timelines. The designer produces work across print formats, including point-of-purchase materials and menus, and digital channels such as web, social media, apps, and email. The role also involves preparing and reviewing files for print or digital use, troubleshooting production issues, maintaining brand standards, and staying current with digital technology and marketing trends. The position works in a hybrid environment, both remotely and in the office.

Requirements

Formal training in Graphic, Interactive, Digital Design, or another design-related field, or a minimum of 1–2 years of recent experience.
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Strong organizational skills and expert time management.
Ability to balance design aesthetics with technical platform capabilities, limitations, and other constraints.
Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for design.
Self-motivated, innovative, eager to learn, and able to work collaboratively.
Adaptability, patience, and professionalism throughout the creative development and approval process.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.
Ability to work efficiently in a hybrid remote and in-office environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of print processes, including lithography, flexography, and wide-format digital printing.
Knowledge and experience in typography, color theory, photography, and video production.

Responsibilities

Support the creative services department by producing high-quality print and digital deliverables, including POP materials, menus, web, social, app, and email content.
Ensure designs meet business and marketing objectives stated in creative project briefs.
Complete designs to a high standard of accuracy and design excellence.
Manage projects for internal clients, including Brand Development, Store Design, franchise partners, and Training.
Troubleshoot production issues and suggest and implement solutions.
Prepare, collect, and conduct final reviews of files for press or online and digital use.
Maintain brand standards and ensure materials and content align with the brand’s aesthetic, photography, and voice.
Attend creative meetings and present creative materials as needed.
Keep current with technology and marketing trends in digital spaces and apply knowledge of user-centered design processes and principles.
Identify opportunities to integrate national promotions into digital and social channels and identify channel opportunities beyond promotions and occasions.