Jr Art Director Job at Ascender Studios in Edison

HYBRID position in Edison, NJ. Please only apply if you can work in Edison, NJ office 3 days/week Salary - $60,000-$75,000 About the Role At Ascender Studios, we're a New Jersey-based healthcare marketing agency made up of designers, developers, thinkers, and tinkerers — and we're looking for a Junior Art Director to come grow with us. In this role, you'll be right in the mix — working side by side with our senior creative team to bring campaigns to life across emails, banners, websites, and beyond. You'll help concept and execute digital and social campaigns for healthcare brands that genuinely resonate — whether that's with patients, providers, or everyday consumers. If you're creative, driven, and excited about doing meaningful work in the healthcare space, we'd love to hear from you. Come build something great with us. Responsibilities Support the development of digital creative assets including websites, email campaigns, display banners, and social media content This is a production-oriented job. If you love making the donuts, you’ve found the right place. Design and prototype user-facing experiences in Figma Produce polished, on‑brand assets using the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Adapt and resize creative across multiple digital formats and platforms Participate in brainstorms and contribute fresh ideas for campaign concepts Maintain organized file structures and adhere to brand guidelines Qualifications 1–3 years of design experience, ideally in an agency or marketing environment Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite a must Strong understanding of digital and social media creative formats Eye for clean, modern design with attention to typography, layout, and color Ability to take direction and incorporate feedback efficiently Healthcare or regulated industry experience is a plus, but not required Nice to Have Experience with HTML/CSS basics Familiarity with accessibility standards in digital design Motion or animation skills in After Effects or similar More reasons to consider Ascender: 10+ paid holidays 10 days paid vacation time 7 personal/sick days Health/dental/vision insurance Life insurance and Disability coverage Annual stipend for professional development Hybrid schedule (3 days per week in Edison, NJ) #J-18808-Ljbffr