Graphic Designer, Design Desk

Phase 3 Marketing and Communication•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Phase 3 Marketing & Communications is seeking an experienced Graphic Designer to join Design Desk, its dedicated creative execution service. The role owns assigned client projects from intake through final delivery, working directly with clients to clarify requirements, develop estimates and schedules, apply approved brand standards and creative direction, manage feedback, and deliver accurate work on time and within scope. The position reports to the Studio Lead and works closely with the Agency Operations Manager on trafficking, estimating and project administration. Design Desk supports clients that have established strategy, content and creative direction and need reliable design execution. This is a long-term, hands-on role focused on producing polished work, managing recurring client needs and improving established brand systems. It is not intended as a pathway to Phase 3’s full-service agency creative team. The position is full-time and in-office in Atlanta, Georgia, with standard office hours; deadlines or client needs may occasionally require work outside regular business hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
At least 5 years of professional graphic design experience in an agency, in-house creative team, design studio or comparable environment.
Portfolio demonstrating polished design execution across print and digital formats, including work created within established brand systems.
Proven ability to manage clients and projects independently, from intake and estimating through review and final delivery.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop; strong PowerPoint skills are also required.
Ability to design and program digital advertising banners in JPEG, GIF and HTML5 formats, including animation, responsive sizing and publisher specifications.
Working knowledge of print production, prepress, digital specifications and file preparation.
Ability to estimate effort, organize competing priorities and deliver accurate work within agreed schedules and scope.
Strong typography, layout, visual hierarchy and production design skills.
Clear written and verbal communication, professional client presence and sound judgment.
High attention to detail and personal accountability for quality, accuracy and follow-through.
Comfort working within approved strategy, content, brand standards and creative direction rather than leading brand strategy or original campaign concept development.
Long-term interest in a hands-on, execution-focused design role; the position is not intended as a pathway to the full-service agency creative team.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting client priorities and overlapping deadlines.
Standard office hours, with occasional work outside regular business hours possibly required by deadlines or client needs.
Full-time, in-office work in Atlanta, Georgia.

Responsibilities

Own assigned client relationships and projects from intake through delivery, providing responsive communication and dependable follow-through.
Review requests to confirm deliverables, specifications, approved content, available assets, timing and final decision-makers.
Develop project estimates and schedules with the Agency Operations Manager and secure Studio Lead approval before making commitments.
Lead project kickoffs and working sessions when needed, present design work and explain decisions within the approved direction.
Manage client reviews and confirm final approval before releasing files.
Set expectations around scope, timing and deliverables; identify changes or risks early.
Identify additional design needs and recurring work that Design Desk can support, and refer strategy, copywriting and broader campaign needs to the Studio Lead.
Turn approved strategy, content and creative direction into high-quality assets, versions, sizes and formats that meet client and production requirements.
Design and produce marketing collateral, presentations, reports, digital and print advertisements, social media assets, email graphics, signage, event materials, templates and other brand applications.
Apply established brand standards and creative direction while independently solving layout, hierarchy and visual communication problems.
Manage multiple client assignments, maintain current task and status information, and meet agreed deadlines without continual oversight.
Prepare accurate files for digital use, print, fabrication and other production requirements, including preflight and final quality checks.
Maintain accuracy across content, dimensions, links, image quality, accessibility requirements and production specifications.
Evaluate feedback against approved scope and direction, incorporate appropriate revisions and escalate material changes before proceeding.
Participate in studio traffic meetings, communicate capacity constraints and coordinate priorities with the Studio Lead and Agency Operations Manager.
Collaborate with other Phase 3 teams when projects require printing, fabrication, fulfillment, digital production or another approved service.
Contribute to templates, checklists and workflow improvements that increase consistency, efficiency and quality across Design Desk.
Provide peer review for other designers and respond constructively to feedback on assigned work.