Sr Graphic Designer Job at The James Agency in Scottsdale

Description
The Senior Graphic Designer is a highly skilled, execution-focused creative responsible for delivering polished, thoughtful design across multiple channels. This role bridges strong design craft with conceptual understanding, taking creative direction and elevating it through detail, consistency, and problem-solving. The Senior Graphic Designer works independently on projects, collaborates closely with Art Directors and copywriters, and helps uphold creative standards across the team.

Responsibilities

Execute design work across a range of mediums including digital, print, web, email, and social

Translate creative direction, briefs, and concepts into polished, on-brand design solutions

Collaborate closely with Art Directors, copywriters, and creative teammates to bring ideas to life

Ensure consistency, accuracy, and craft across all deliverables

Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality

Prepare production-ready files and assets

Participate in creative reviews, brainstorms, and critiques

Provide thoughtful feedback and support to other designers when appropriate

Contribute to maintaining and raising the overall design standard of the team

Adapt work based on feedback and evolving project needs

Stay current with design trends and tools to inform execution and problem-solving

Represent the creative team with professionalism and reliability

Requirements

5–7 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably within an agency environment

Proven ability to execute high-quality design across digital, print, web, email, and social media

Strong production background with a clear understanding of how ideas translate into finished deliverables

Ability to take creative direction and elevate it through craft, precision, and consistency

Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; After Effects a plus)

Strong working knowledge of Figma

Understanding of web and email design best practices, including awareness of HTML/CSS limitations

Up-to-date with current design trends, tools, and visual culture

A strong portfolio demonstrating refined design craft, typography, layout, color, and hierarchy

Ability to expand and execute visual concepts across multiple formats and channels

Strong understanding of brand systems and visual consistency

Confident communicator who can articulate design decisions internally

Comfort collaborating with copywriters, designers, developers, and cross-functional teams

Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment

High attention to detail and commitment to quality

Strong organizational skills and file management practices

Ability to work independently while contributing positively to team workflows

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