Senior (Graphic) Designer

Cook Systems•Memphis, TN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Cook Systems is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to lead the concepting, design, and execution of high-impact event creative and collateral systems. This role is a senior individual contributor responsible for developing scalable visual themes that span multiple event touchpoints, ensuring brand consistency and high production quality. The position requires a blend of conceptual thinking and hands-on execution, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Requirements

6+ years of professional graphic design experience, ideally in event marketing, experiential design, or agency/in-house creative environments.
Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual design work, scalable visual systems, and event or campaign-related deliverables.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat).
Strong presentation design skills (PowerPoint and/or Keynote).
Experience designing for both print and digital formats.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting large-scale corporate events or conferences.
Familiarity with production and print specifications for event materials.
Experience working with cross-functional marketing and operations teams.
Exposure to project management tools.
Consistent delivery of high-quality, on-brand creative assets.
Ability to meet or exceed project deadlines, including rush requests.
Strong stakeholder satisfaction and reduced revision cycles.
Effective management of multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of on-brand creative concepts for events, including visual themes and design systems.
Translate strategic briefs into compelling visual solutions across multiple formats and channels.
Design scalable assets that can be adapted across event touchpoints and campaigns.
Create and produce a wide range of event-related deliverables, including invitations (print and digital), event branding and signage systems, presentation decks (PowerPoint, Keynote), and digital assets (email graphics, web/event visuals).
Ensure all deliverables meet brand standards, technical specifications, and production requirements.
Partner closely with Integrated Marketing, Production, Operations, and other creative team members.
Manage multiple concurrent projects with varying timelines and complexity.
Incorporate stakeholder feedback efficiently while maintaining creative integrity.
Respond effectively to fast-turn and rush projects without sacrificing design quality.
Prioritize workload based on business needs and deadlines.
Ensure timely delivery of all creative assets.