Graphic Designer II

GEICO • Bethesda, MD

2d • $73,800 - $115,825 • Hybrid

About The Position

GEICO’s Creative Studio brings the brand to life through storytelling and design across the customer experience. The Graphic Designer II designs and produces creative work for print and digital platforms, contributing ideas and taking projects from initial direction through delivery. Working under senior designers and creative leadership, the designer executes work carefully and accurately while developing strong craft and brand fluency.

The position is hybrid, with an expectation of three days per week in the office. Preferred locations are commutable to GEICO’s Manhattan office in New York City or its corporate headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant design experience within an in-house creative team, agency, or brand-led organization.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design craft and typography, and a passion for design across a range of formats.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat; familiarity with Figma.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for building and refining presentation materials.
• Working understanding of brand standards and how design supports marketing goals.
• Familiarity with AI prompt writing and collaboration tools used to develop and review creative work.
• Must provide a creative portfolio link to be considered.
• Ability to translate business objectives and marketing strategies into clear, effective visual solutions.
• Sound creative judgment, including the ability to make thoughtful decisions and recognize when to ask questions or escalate for alignment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in file setup, specifications, and final delivery.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organization across a high volume of requests.
• Ability to learn and apply substantial technical and procedural information.
• Willingness to receive and apply feedback to improve work and grow as a designer.
• Clear verbal and written communication with all levels of the organization, in person and remotely.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight timelines.
• Curiosity about the craft and a habit of staying current on new techniques and tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within a large enterprise marketing or brand environment.
• Experience with enterprise project management tools such as Wrike or Workfront.
• Experience applying brand guidelines, visual systems, or design standards across a range of creative project types.
• Experience creating 2D motion graphics using tools such as Adobe After Effects or Premiere, or working with brand templating software.
• Experience creating HTML5 web banners using tools such as Google Web Designer or Celtra.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce high-quality creative assets for print and digital platforms, contributing concepts and taking work from initial direction through final files.
• Develop digital channel assets for display, paid social, and digital out-of-home (DOOH), including concepting, resizing, simple animation, taxonomy, and export.
• Design and prepare electronic print files according to prepress industry standards, and review proofs for accuracy.
• Apply GEICO brand standards consistently and ask questions early when direction or usage is unclear.
• Build and maintain templates in brand templating and presentation software, including authoring, editing, and archiving assets.
• Modify and manipulate illustration and photography for use in creative assets and presentations.
• Collaborate with copywriters to create cohesive work combining copy and design.
• Manage multiple assignments, maintain schedules, and flag risks or roadblocks early.
• Apply feedback from creative leadership and learnings from performance data to strengthen work.
• Provide project status updates through project management tools, email, and Slack, and participate in kickoffs and working sessions with internal partners.
• Explore tools, technologies, and emerging creative technology, including AI, that can improve creative output and streamline production.

Benefits

• Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.
• Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support well-being and the future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level