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Underdogs

Junior Graphic Designer & Creative Director

Underdogs, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101

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Underdogs is a full-service creative agency built for brands that want to break through the noise. We design culture, launch campaigns, and build stories that leave a mark. Our team thrives on big ideas, bold design, and work that actually moves people. We’re fast, collaborative, and unapologetically creative — and we’re looking for the next rising star to join our design team.

About the Role We’re seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Junior

Graphic Designer & Creative Director

to support our growing creative team. This is the perfect role for someone early in their career who wants to sharpen their skills, learn how agency work really happens, and create visuals that make an impact. You’ll collaborate closely with designers, creatives and marketing strategists to produce compelling assets across social, digital, print, merch, and more.

Key Responsibilities

Design creative assets including social media graphics, campaign visuals, pitch decks, presentations, and promotional materials.

Assist in creating brand identities, logo explorations, and visual guidelines.

Adapt and resize existing designs for different platforms and formats.

Support production work — preparing final files, organizing assets, and ensuring deliverables meet specifications.

Contribute fresh ideas and creative thinking to brainstorming sessions and campaign concepts.

Stay current on design trends, culture, and emerging tools to bring new perspectives to the team.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in graphic design (internships or freelance work accepted).

Strong portfolio that showcases your design skills, creativity, and understanding of visual storytelling.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); familiarity with Figma or other design tools is a plus.

Solid understanding of typography, color, layout, and composition.

Strong communication skills and the ability to take feedback and iterate quickly.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects at once.

Bonus: Experience with motion graphics, video editing, or illustration.

What We’re Looking For

A creative thinker who’s obsessed with great design and wants to learn fast.

Someone who thrives in a collaborative, high-energy environment.

A team player with hustle, curiosity, and the ambition to grow into a senior creative role.

Passion for culture, branding, and storytelling through visuals.

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