Graphics Designer

Hearst Newspapers • Big Rapids, MI

2h

About The Position

Hearst Midwest is seeking a talented and creative Graphic Designer to join their Midwest Creative Services team. The role focuses on bringing ideas to life through compelling visual storytelling across print and digital platforms, helping businesses grow and supporting Hearst's award-winning brands. The designer will create engaging marketing materials, collaborate with various internal teams, and occasionally work with clients to understand project objectives and deliver exceptional creative work. The position involves managing multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining attention to detail, and meeting deadlines, while also contributing ideas for creative improvement and team collaboration.

Requirements

• Experience designing for both print and digital media.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop).
• A solid understanding of typography, layout, branding, color theory, and print production.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• A customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional work.
• Associate's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience creating engaging visual content across multiple platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset.
• A desire to continuously learn, grow, and contribute to an innovative creative team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working directly with clients or customers.
• Knowledge of print production processes and file preparation.
• A passion for learning new design trends, software, and creative techniques.
• Excited to explore how emerging technology can enhance creativity while keeping great design and human judgment at the center of everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Design high-quality print and digital marketing materials, including advertisements, brochures, direct mail, presentations, signage, social media graphics, and promotional campaigns.
• Create production-ready files that meet print and digital specifications.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Production, Editorial, and other internal teams to develop creative solutions that achieve business goals.
• Work directly with internal stakeholders—and occasionally clients—to understand project objectives and deliver exceptional creative work.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining outstanding attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Contribute ideas that improve creative quality, workflows, and team collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree