Senior, Graphic Designer

ERM•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

As a Senior Graphic Designer with ERM Marketing & Communications Agency, based in Knoxville or remote, you will shape how purpose-driven brands connect with audiences through visual storytelling. You will work with marketers, strategists, writers, designers, and account management teams to create strategic, impactful campaigns and visual solutions that address client challenges and support marketing and advertising objectives. The role involves shaping campaign visual direction from concept through execution, contributing to strategic recommendations and hands-on creative delivery, and helping bring the agency’s creative vision to life. You will help organizations communicate sustainability stories in ways that resonate with audiences and contribute to environmental and social outcomes. Work takes place in a fast-paced, collaborative agency environment. ERM Marketing & Communications Agency combines technical expertise and market insights to create evidence-based sustainability stories for organizations. ERM describes itself as the largest global pure-play sustainability consultancy and highlights its commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. Applicants are asked to submit a portfolio link or PDF with a resume, as well as a brief cover letter.

Requirements

An excellent portfolio of design work.
Seasoned design professional with strong design skills and a commitment to craft and conceptual thinking.
Experience creating visually surprising, captivating, and memorable work.
Strong marketing and advertising knowledge.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Skill across conceptual and technical disciplines.
Proficiency in digital, print, and social media design.
Experience making strategic and tactical recommendations for clients.
Ability to collaborate effectively with creative professionals, including writers and digital designers.
Strong partnership and teamwork skills within and outside the Creative Department.
Proficiency with Apple Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
Curiosity, a passion for learning new skills, and interest in innovative design and art direction approaches.
Authentic, visionary, and thoughtful approach to creative problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

Agency experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of digital strategies and best practices, with an interest in finding new ways to engage users.
Video production or editing experience.
Prior knowledge of Slack, Monday.com, and Trello.

Responsibilities

Create visually engaging, surprising, and memorable creative work across platforms and campaigns.
Develop concepts and visual solutions that support approved strategic and creative marketing objectives.
Shape the visual direction of marketing and advertising campaigns from concept through execution.
Collaborate with account management and cross-functional teams to develop and present effective creative and marketing solutions.
Stay current on design trends, cultural shifts, creative tools, methods, and industry best practices.
Contribute strategic recommendations and tactical creative execution for client projects.
Help elevate the agency’s creative standards through fresh ideas, thoughtful design, and innovative approaches.
Support successful delivery of client work in a fast-paced, collaborative agency environment.
Attend creative input meetings as needed.
Use a variety of software programs and creative tools to support creative execution.
Manage project aspects including concept development, design strategy, collaboration, and execution.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or directed by the Company.