Graphic Designer

Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Experience Level: 1-3 years Work Schedule: Full-time; four days in office, one day remote About Us We are a forward-thinking PR, marketing and advertising agency dedicated to driving results through data-driven strategies, bold storytelling and creative, meaningful and impactful engagement. From healthcare and nutrition to education, economic development and long-term sustainability, our work supports clients who make a difference. We thrive on collaboration, curiosity and creativity, and we’re committed to exceeding expectations while doing work that matters. Job Summary This is an ideal opportunity for an emerging designer who wants to build their skills while working on a wide variety of integrated campaigns and brands. Working closely with Art Directors, senior creatives, copywriters and cross-functional agency teams, the Graphic Designer develops polished, production-ready creative for print, digital, social and other channels. The right candidate has a strong foundation in design principles, typography and layout, along with the curiosity, responsiveness and attention to detail needed to thrive in a fast-paced agency environment. Key Responsibilities Design & Creative Execution Create polished digital and print layouts, graphics, templates and other campaign assets. Translate established creative concepts and brand systems into a wide range of executions, sizes and formats. Maintain strong visual and brand consistency across deliverables. Apply thoughtful typography, hierarchy, composition and design principles to everyday creative assignments. Support senior creatives with concept development, mood boards, visual exploration and campaign execution. Production Support Prepare accurate, production-ready files for print, digital, social and other media channels. Work with Producers and Media teams to understand and meet technical specifications and requirements. Resize, version and adapt creative assets efficiently across multiple platforms and placements. Support pitches, client presentations and new business efforts with visual comps, layouts and presentation design. Carefully proof and quality-check files before internal review or delivery. Partner with Copywriters and other Creative team members to align visual design with messaging and campaign strategy. Collaborate with Account Management, Media and Production teams to ensure creative meets project objectives, timelines, budgets and specifications. Participate actively in creative reviews, brainstorms and team discussions. Receive and incorporate feedback from Art Directors and senior team members with professionalism and curiosity. Client Service Support Respond quickly and thoughtfully to revisions, feedback and evolving project needs. Demonstrate strong organization, responsiveness and reliability in meeting deadlines. Help ensure creative deliverables are accurate, polished and ready for client presentation or production. Serve as an ambassador and steward of the agency’s collaborative, proactive and engaged culture. Model and reinforce the agency’s core values through behaviors and decision-making. Foster an environment where team members feel supported, empowered and inspired to do their best work. Be a proactive ambassador of the agency’s narrative, ensuring team members, clients and external stakeholders understand and experience the unique value we bring. What We’re Looking For 1-3 years of professional design experience, including internships, freelance work or relevant agency experience. Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals, including typography, layout, visual hierarchy and composition. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. Familiarity with Figma and other digital design tools preferred. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, polished work. Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Highly responsive, organized and dependable. Curious, positive and collaborative, with an eagerness to learn and grow. Comfortable receiving feedback and applying it to continuously improve the work. This role is based at our Rancho Cordova office, with a hybrid schedule of four in-office days per week. We believe sharing space helps us move faster, collaborate more deeply and stay connected to the mission behind our work, especially when serving clients in government, higher education, economic development and public health. We also recognize the value of focused, flexible time and offer one remote day each week to support individual productivity. Why You’ll Love Working Here Meaningful work with mission-driven clients The opportunity to build your portfolio across a wide variety of brands, campaigns and channels Mentorship and hands-on learning from experienced creative professionals A collaborative, creative agency team that values curiosity, empathy and excellence Competitive compensation within $21 – $34 hourly rate 401(k) plan with employer match Generous paid time off, including 11 paid holidays Professional development support and room to grow Our Commitment Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at RSE has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. RSE is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our servicemembers. Accommodation Statement RSE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by RSE and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired. If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with RSE and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please send us an email or speak with your recruiter. Other Employment Disclaimers Employment with RSE is for no specified period of time. Employment with RSE is “at-will,” meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause. Although job duties, title, compensation, and benefits, as well as RSE’s personnel policies and procedures, may change from time to time, nothing in this disclaimer or any policy of RSE shall be interpreted to conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way, the at-will employment status of RSE employees. Job descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. Supervisors may revise and/or add duties to reflect these changes. RSE retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. 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