Graphic Designer I (Hybrid – Jackson, MI Area)
Employment Type: Contract through December 31, 2025 (High potential for extension)
Work Schedule: Hybrid (Candidates must reside within a 60–80-mile radius of Jackson, MI)
Portfolio Requirement: Applications must include a portfolio showcasing both graphic design and video/photography work
About the Role
We are looking for a creative and versatile Graphic Designer I with strong video editing and production skills to join our growing Visual Design and Multimedia team. This is a hybrid position requiring candidates to be based locally and willing to travel to our Jackson, MI office weekly, with occasional fieldwork across Michigan.
You will work within a 20–25-person creative team and collaborate closely with designers, writers, marketers, and video producers. Your portfolio should demonstrate expertise in both graphic design and video/photography projects.
Key Responsibilities
Edit and produce high-quality video content for social media, campaigns, and marketing use
Support video shoots in the studio and on-site across different locations in Michigan
Contribute to external brand communications through compelling design work
Assist in editing content for marketing and internal teams
Capture video/photography content for field projects as needed
Collaborate with the creative team on paid media, digital, social, and product design projects
Required Skills & Tools
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign – design work only, no coding required)
Advanced Adobe Premiere Pro skills – video editing is a core responsibility
Hands-on experience with video shooting for social media and traditional formats
Familiarity with Adobe After Effects and Adobe Animate is a strong plus
Timeline-based editing experience is an advantage
Strong design sensibility and a collaborative work ethic
Excellent communication and time management skills
Other Details
This is a hybrid role – candidates must be local (within 60–80 miles of Jackson, MI)
Weekly in-office presence required to support video editing and collaboration
Occasional field assignments across Michigan may be required