Graphic Designer

Deseret Book Company•Overland Park, KS

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Graphic Designer on our in-house Creative Team, you'll shape how customers experience Deseret Book across every channel—print and digital, in-store and online. Your work will span catalogs, email and social campaigns, website and e-commerce graphics, paid and out-of-home media, in-store signage, window displays, and more. Beyond execution, you'll participate in brainstorming and concepting sessions that inform design decisions across the organization's marketing efforts, contributing to brand and campaign development from the ground up. You'll collaborate closely with our Project Manager, Senior Graphic Designer, Marketing Art Director, and Creative Director—learning from experienced mentors while bringing your own creative perspective to the table. This role offers the rare chance to work across a wide variety of mediums within one team, making it an ideal opportunity for a designer looking to broaden their skills and build a meaningful creative career. To be considered, please submit a portfolio with your application—upload directly or include a link to your work online.

Requirements

1-3+ years as a graphic designer in marketing design or certification in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Fine Arts, or Advertising or equivalent practical experience.
An impressive design portfolio that displays the ability to conceptualize and execute impactful designs for email, social, web, and print platforms
Ability to use design to strategically achieve goals, thinking of the user and customer first
Great sense of layout, composition, and color
Strong eye for typography and layout in design
An understanding of marketing principles and how to apply them to design
Strong understanding of design principles and keen awareness of current and emerging design trends, practices, and innovations
Ability to brainstorm, share design perspective, work across teams, and bring an idea to life
Highly proficient in Adobe Create Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
Ability to follow branding guidelines and specs
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Great interpersonal skills; work well in team environment
High level of initiative and follow-through
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to adapt to ebbs and flows in workload

Responsibilities

Graphic Design Development & Execution: Create and develop compelling visual concepts and layouts across a range of media platforms in support of Deseret Book's brand and marketing efforts.
Design a wide variety of digital and print materials, including but not limited to: Retail and in-store signage for Deseret Book physical locations, Digital and print display ads, Email templates and graphics, Social media graphics for both organic and paid social channels, Event promotion assets, Website graphics and assets, Catalog layouts and graphics
Strategy & Creative Ability: Provide strategic guidance and business impact through teamwork and visual execution through:
Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand project objectives, incorporate feedback, and deliver design concepts that align with brand standards—all while effectively managing multiple projects and competing deadlines.
Visual Communication: Deliver engaging, brand-consistent visuals that effectively communicate ideas and resonate with Deseret Book's target audience.
Software Proficiency: Expertly use the Adobe Creative Suite—primarily Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator—to develop high-quality creative assets.
Production & Output: Prepare final files for digital or print distribution, ensuring accuracy in layout, formatting, color, resolution, and overall quality.
Industry Awareness: Stay informed on design trends and emerging tools, while maintaining alignment with the Deseret Book brand identity.