Graduate Leadership Program - Junior Designer

PMG•Dallas, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The PMG Graduate Leadership Program (GLP) is a hands-on leadership development program for recent graduates of bachelor’s or master’s programs who are interested in the future of advertising, working on cutting-edge campaigns and driving impact for leading brands such as Nike, PayPal, and Best Western. This full-time program will hone your skills in design, storytelling, and innovative content creation. We’re looking for team players, passionate leaders, and curious individuals who ask questions, solve problems, and who are ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work. The creative track provides career opportunities focused on shaping what the future of the industry looks like, working in concert with strategy, media, data and technology to build brands through 'Inspired Creative that Works.' Your training and curriculum will cover a series of topics including brand building, the intersection of technology and creative, creative strategy, production, and building media-right creative.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree completed between Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
Area of study: graphic design, communication design, or related field
Relevant professional work and/or internship experience, preferably in advertising or graphic design, with a creative portfolio inclusive of brand work and/or advertising ideas and executions across multiple media channels
Expertise in color theory, brand identity, typography, user behavior, visual storytelling, and conceptual thinking
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Keynote and related design software

Nice To Haves

Creatively Passionate | You are eager to create, energized by making things that are endearing, compelling, memorable and rooted in culture.
Human Centered | Humans are unpredictable. They’re funny. They’re inventive and emotional and original and smarter than they’re given credit for. You need to be all those things, too.
Impact Driven | Great work creates action. Deliver tangible outcomes that build brands through every part of the customer journey.
Agile | You are ready to adapt to shifts in culture, budgets and real-time data to produce advertising creative relevant for that moment in time.

Responsibilities

Translating strategic briefs into coherent advertising concepts and executions
Developing design systems for campaign concepts and creative executions
Supporting the design process and assisting in the development and execution of various creative design projects
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including writers, developers, and other designers to ensure design consistency and alignment with brand voice and messaging
Participating in brainstorming sessions and contributing to the development of content strategies and advertising campaigns
Building and iterating design concepts through final finish and production
Translating creative briefs to ensure creative fit based on business objectives

Benefits

Full-time position with a competitive salary and annual bonus
Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Access to Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, fertility benefits
401(k) with employer matching and immediate vesting
Generous vacation and birthday paid time off
Work at the only company that Ad Age named a Best Place to Work nine years in a row
State-of-the-art offices, endless snacks, in-office barista, and so much more!
Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
Retirement & Pension Plans: Plan for your future with competitive retirement or pension programs, including contribution matching.
Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility benefits for all team members and their spouses.
Healthcare: Coverage and support for everyday medical expenses and routine care, tailored by geography.
Pet Insurance: Protect your pet's health and your finances.
Lifestyle Spending Accounts: Enjoy 100% company-funded accounts to promote healthy habits and well-being.
Commuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available.
Annual Bonus: All employees are eligible for an annual bonus.
Volunteering Opportunities: Receive 8 give-back hours to volunteer in your local communities.
AI Enterprise License: Access AI Enterprise accounts and participate in weekly AI training sessions to empower and ensure AI safety.