Graphic Designer

PCCA•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Graphic Designer partners with the Creative Design Lead to bring approved creative concepts and visual direction to life through polished, on-brand design across print and digital channels. This hands-on role is for a formally trained, self-sufficient designer who can take a clear brief from initial layout through production-ready delivery with minimal day-to-day oversight. The designer executes established creative direction while identifying thoughtful refinements that strengthen concepts, improve communication, or make production more efficient. The role includes creating and maintaining reusable Canva templates and producing template-based content, as well as custom design work in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field.
4–6 years of professional graphic design experience, with the ability to deliver polished work independently and with minimal day-to-day supervision.
A strong portfolio demonstrating custom design and consistent execution across related assets, formats, or campaigns.
Strong command of typography, composition, visual hierarchy, color, imagery, and layout, including multi-page documents.
Advanced to expert proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, with the ability to work independently in each.
Strong proficiency in Canva, including building reusable templates and efficiently producing template-based content.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with copywriters, creative leaders, and marketing partners.
Knowledge of print production processes, file preparation, and digital delivery specifications.
Excellent organization, time management, communication, and attention to detail.
A proactive, team-oriented approach, with the ability to take direction, exercise independent judgment, suggest improvements, and incorporate feedback.

Nice To Haves

Experience within a corporate or in-house marketing environment.

Responsibilities

Translate briefs, approved concepts, and direction from the Creative Design Lead into cohesive designs for digital, social, web, email, presentations, print, events, and educational materials.
Manage assigned design work independently from initial layout through revisions, final production, and delivery.
Extend established campaign concepts and visual systems across formats and channels while preserving the original direction.
Recommend improvements to layout, typography, hierarchy, imagery, and format when they strengthen the concept or better serve the audience.
Apply brand guidelines and design standards consistently, aligning with the Creative Design Lead when proposed changes materially affect approved direction.
Create, adapt, and maintain a library of reusable Canva templates to support efficient content production and brand consistency.
Produce high volumes of template-based content while maintaining quality, accuracy, and consistency.
Streamline recurring design needs through reusable layouts, organized assets, and repeatable production workflows.
Work with copywriters to integrate copy and design, improving readability, hierarchy, and visual storytelling.
Collaborate with creative and marketing partners to deliver work aligned with briefs and project objectives.
Incorporate feedback efficiently, ask focused questions early, and flag conflicting direction, missing information, or production challenges.
Manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment, communicating progress and potential deadline risks proactively.
Prepare accurate, production-ready files for print and digital use, coordinating with printers or production partners as needed.
Review work before submission, checking layout, copy placement, image quality, specifications, and brand consistency.