Senior Designer | Hybrid in Charlotte | Marketing Agency
Crafted is seeking a visionary Senior Designer to join our expanding in-office team (hybrid schedule in Charlotte, NC). This talented creative specializes in visual communications for social media, digital demand generation, nurture campaigns, landing pages, and motion graphics. The ideal candidate stays ahead of the latest social trends, creating engaging and on-brand content that resonates across diverse audiences. You will work closely with the Associate Creative Director from project kickoff to final delivery, ensuring brand consistency, visual freshness, and high-quality execution even within a high-volume social environment. Success will be measured by well-crafted work, efficient teamwork, and meeting aggressive campaign timelines.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Report to the Associate Creative Director and project stakeholders.
- Effectively communicate ideas and present work within the agency.
- Manage a high volume of social campaign posts, ensuring each aligns with current brand guidelines, is visually impactful, and optimized for platform-specific performance.
- Collaborate on multiple social brand campaigns simultaneously, balancing quality and quantity.
- Provide estimates on hours and timelines for project delivery.
- Accept constructive criticism and adapt designs accordingly.
- Conduct ongoing research on social media trends, platform updates, and emerging visual styles.
- Update templates and libraries as needed.
- Incorporate motion design into social content—animations, GIFs, and short-form videos—that boost engagement and storytelling.
REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of creative experience, ideally within an agency environment.
- Proven ability to produce digital design, including static and motion visuals.
- Highly proficient in Figma, from design to organization.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects).
- Typography and layout design skills.
- A strong digital portfolio demonstrating social content, motion graphics, and trend-aware work.
- Deep understanding of social media, platform specifications, and best practices.
- Experience in motion design, animation, editing, and producing content optimized for social platforms.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted design tools.
- Creative thinker capable of bringing fresh, trend-relevant ideas to life.
- Design degree or similar creative/design education.
- Excellent communication skills, able to present ideas and adapt to fast-moving social media environments.
- Self-managed with a collaborative mindset, capable of juggling multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- A plus: understanding of UI/UX design best practices.
- A plus: familiarity with Metricool, Hootsuite, and Hubspot platforms.
- A plus: photo/video art direction for social first content.
AGENCY OPPORTUNITIES
- Growth from this position could lead to Art Director / Digital Art Director
BENEFITS
- Competitive Compensation
- Dedicated workspace and tools
- Wide range of graphic design projects
- Receive guidance and feedback from successful graphic design and ad agency professionals
- Attend weekly meetings and participate in networking events and trainings
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS
- Team player who works well collaboratively and is quick to credit others
- Positive attitude with humility and a sense of humor
- Strong results-oriented focus for clients
- Effective time management skills and the ability to multitask
- Calm under pressure
- Strong intellectual curiosity and high attention to detail
WHAT WE OFFER
- Be part of a team that likes to have fun and is focused on quality work and performance
- Competitive salary, health insurance, disability, 401k + match and profit sharing
- Paid time off for holidays, vacation, sick or personal time
COMPANY CULTURE
At Crafted we create, tinker, refine and collaborate. We respect the unique, the authentic and the well-made. This is the purpose in everything we do.
In order to be considered for a position, email your resume to: [email protected]
