Now Open: Graphic Designer (Eight-Month Contract)

Overview

Now Hiring:

Graphic Designer (Eight-Month Contract)
Job title:

Graphic Designer (Contract)
Location:

Richmond, VA (Hybrid)
Reports to:

Director of Creative Services
About The Hodges Partnership

Hodges is an award-winning strategic communications agency that does PR differently. We’re regularly ranked high in Virginia Business’ annual Best Places to Work awards (17 th in 2025) and recently named among Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces.
Our team’s core competencies are in public relations, content marketing, creative services and social media – or as we call it, strategic storytelling.
We value, celebrate and invest in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We know the team shines brightest and our clients receive the best results when everyone can bring their authentic selves and experiences to their work.
Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the agency’s Creative Services team, primarily working on one of the agency’s largest accounts
Design and produce digital and print assets, including social media graphics, infographics, presentations, reports, marketing materials and other client deliverables
Work independently on assigned projects while collaborating closely with Creative Services leadership and account teams
Collaborate with team members to develop creative concepts and execute strategic design solutions for clients across a variety of industries
Contribute to branding projects, including logo development, visual identity systems and brand guidelines
Participate in internal brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas for client campaigns and agency initiatives
Support agency new business efforts through the creation of pitch materials, presentations and proposal graphics
Ensure all work aligns with agency and/or client brand standards, project objectives and agency quality expectations
Prepare and package design files for print and digital production
Attend internal account team and client meetings, as needed
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail
Stay informed on design trends, tools and best practices, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to the team
Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
2+ years of professional graphic design experience
Agency experience preferred
A passion for typography, color, grids, layout and composition
A strong portfolio that showcases a range of work across print and digital media
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop
Familiarity with Canva and social media content creation
Excellent communication, organization and collaboration skills
The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
The ability to take constructive feedback and apply it to improve designs
What we offer

Competitive compensation
Hybrid work environment
All major holidays, including two floating holidays
Year-round early-close Fridays
Birthdays off
Opportunity to work on a variety of client projects across industries
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Exposure to diverse projects and clients in various industries
To apply

Please send your resume, portfolio and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re a great fit for this role to careers@hodgespart.com.
The Hodges Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. We hire, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any basis protected by law.
At Hodges, we have clear values: Our core values are built on being Collaborative, Inclusive, Bright, Driven and Genuine. We’re committed to using our collective voices, experiences and relationships to confront biases while advancing diversity, equity and inclusion at Hodges and within our industry for underrepresented communities.

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