Graphic Designer - Sensis

SENSIS

Who We Are:

SENSIS is an integrated cross-cultural marketing agency that reflects and embraces America’s cultural diversity. Since opening our doors in 1998 (originally as Focus Multimedia), we’ve evolved from building websites to becoming a full-service advertising agency. We specialize in meaningful marketing programs that drive measurable results, leveraging digital technologies, multicultural insights, and the transformative power of social media.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a Full-time Graphic Designer to join our creative services team in our Bethesda, MD office.

We value bold, innovative thinkers who are passionate about crafting stories that connect with audiences across diverse platforms.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Conceptualizing ideas, visuals, ads, images, and other creative assets based on briefs or specific requirements.

• Developing ideas from scratch that evolve into concepts for full 360° campaigns.

• Collaborating closely with copywriters to develop and refine concepts, progressing from initial stages to final presentations for the Creative Director, internal stakeholders, and clients.

• Creating images and layouts by hand or using design software.

• Designing graphics, layouts, and images for testing across various media platforms.

• Illustrating concepts by designing rough layouts that include art and copy arrangements, size, typeface, style, and related aesthetic elements.

• Evaluating copy to ensure alignment with visual concepts.

• Preparing final layouts for press, when required.

• Retouching images to facilitate clear communication of concepts to the Creative Director, internal stakeholders, and clients.

• Retouching images and preparing them for final printing or presentations.

• Utilizing AI tools to create images and visuals that illustrate concepts and ideas for internal and external use.

What You’ll Bring Along:

• Experience working in highly collaborative, integrated teams at mid-size advertising or digital agencies.

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.

• A minimum of 6-8 years of Graphic Design experience, ideally in advertising or digital agencies.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Animate, and After Effects; Microsoft Office Suite (with a focus on PowerPoint); and familiarity with current web standards (CSS3 is a plus but not required).

• Solid understanding of digital interfaces, responsive design (desktop, tablet, mobile), interactivity, and basic UX/UI principles.

• Ideally, illustration capabilities, infographic design and typography skills

• Outstanding conceptual thinking and creativity.

• Ability to oversee an entire project, beyond the graphic portion.

• The ability to multitask across projects, with ease and flexibility.

• Ability to contribute ideas, and execute ideas of others quickly and competently, but also form part of the initial creative process, as warranted

• A team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and make decisions when needed.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.

• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments effectively.

• A willingness and ability to keep up with the latest advertising visual design and copy trends to ensure creative work remains forward-thinking and timeless.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Aflac, 401(k)

• Unlimited PTO

• Potential growth opportunities

Where is SENSIS located?

• Atlanta, GA; Maryland, MD; and Austin, TX

• • Hybrid work: office, home, and/or client site (if necessary)