Graphic Design and Marketing Specialist Job at AppealMaker in Saint Joseph

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Are you a graphic designer who wants more than sitting behind Adobe all day? Do you enjoy real-world design work that involves problem-solving, customer interaction, and seeing your designs actually get produced and mailed? Do you have strong print and layout skills but want more variety, collaboration, and impact in your day-to-day work? Bliss Direct, the team behind the revolutionary AppealMaker® direct mail* platform, is looking for a Graphic Designer who combines professional design skills with curiosity, communication, and a desire to grow beyond a narrow production role. We serve nonprofit organizations across the United States, helping them raise funds and communicate their mission through creative, effective design. This position blends creative work, technical print knowledge, customer interaction, and marketing collaboration within a supportive, no-boss culture. What You’ll Do Work directly with nonprofit clients to create and customize campaign components in our proprietary software platform Prepare customer-provided artwork for professional print production, including bleeds, crops, fonts, color profiles, and file cleanup Set up new customer design accounts and manage reusable design templates Design graphics for internal marketing projects such as websites, email campaigns, digital ads, and print promotions Create and maintain reusable design templates within the AppealMaker platform Demonstrate the software to new clients and help them become confident users Assist customers via chat, video calls, or screen sharing when design help is needed Collaborate with our internal team on creative concepts, workflows, and marketing initiatives What We’re Looking For... Core Qualifications 3 or more years of professional graphic design experience Strong proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Strong attention to detail and clear communication skills Comfort working directly with customers Nice-to-Have (Not Required) Hands‑on print production experience, including prepress setup and color management Familiarity with Canva Experience in nonprofit, agency, or marketing environments Interest in marketing strategy or campaign design Why People Like Working at Bliss Direct No‑boss culture with a collaborative, team‑driven environment Creative autonomy and real input on design direction and workflows Strong team morale with no micromanagement Variety in daily work and opportunities to grow as the company expands Full‑time, on‑site position Competitive pay based on experience Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off Flexible scheduling and strong work‑life balance How to Apply Please include: Your resume A short note explaining why this position interests you Your current requested wage Join Bliss Direct and help make direct mail easier, faster, and more effective than ever. *Direct mail remains one of the highest-performing marketing channels available. AppealMaker is a first‑to‑market, patent‑pending platform that is changing how direct mail is designed, produced, and delivered—and we are just getting started. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Other Industries: Advertising Services #J-18808-Ljbffr