Associate Designer- Marketing and Social Content

Who We Are And What We Do

The CMS delivers creative marketing solutions to introduce, engage and connect people with products, services and experiences to help them celebrate and care for one another.

What You'll Do & How It Shapes Our Success

The Designer – Marketing and Social Content creates designs and concepts for a wide range of marketing and social media deliverables and formats, gathering and applying consumer insights and demonstrating brand expertise, proficiency in craft, productivity, creativity, initiative and collaboration.

In This Role, You Will

Employ a range of styles to deliver innovative and successful design solutions

Collaborate with creative leaders, peers, and cross‑functional teams to contribute to a dynamic, engaged, and resilient creative environment

Apply industry knowledge, trends and consumer preferences

Play a key role in ensuring that design strategies are effectively executed in the commercialization process

A proactive approach to professional growth, including seeking and applying feedback, is essential for success in this role.

The Designer should have the versatility to work across various marketing mediums including print, digital, email and more. Lettering and illustration skills as well as photo/video direction experience are encouraged, but not mandatory. The Designer – Marketing and Social Content is assigned work and takes direction from the Studio Art Director (and, at times, the Studio Editorial Director) who lead the team.

Basic Qualifications

BFA or BA in one of the following areas: graphic design, illustration, design, photography, 3D, multimedia or related visual communications field

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a collaborative team environment

Technology Experience: Adobe Creative Suites and Figma; general computer programs supporting business communication (e.g., Word)

Behaviors/Traits/Aptitude preferred:

Visual creative and conceptual thinking skills

High aesthetic with ability to translate trends

Visioning skills

Strong communication skills (written and oral)

Time management and organization skills

Results orientated

Flexible

Strategic agility

Adaptability and dealing with ambiguity

Additional Details

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, giving you the best of both worlds: collaborating in person at Headquarters in Kansas City, MO and enjoying the flexibility of working remotely.

A portfolio is required for this position. Your portfolio should be compiled into one PDF document that is no larger than 5 MB. If your portfolio file size is above the 5MB limit, you can submit a one‑page overview of your work. You can also submit a link to a personal portfolio website to supplement your uploaded portfolio. Applicants who do not upload a portfolio or one‑page overview will not be considered.

Hallmark is committed to recognizing and rewarding performance. Employees are eligible for annual merit‑based increases, aligned with individual and company performance.

In alignment with our culture of care, Hallmark offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, paid time off, 401K with company match, and profit‑sharing.

Equal Employment Opportunity
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment. Hallmark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Principals only please.

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