Junior Graphic Designer Job at Colas Rail in Convent Station

Junior Graphic Designer

Colas USA has ambitious and exciting growth plans that will see us build on our traditional industrial, contracting and highway maintenance activities. Established in the USA since the 1970's, we are seeking a creative, detail-oriented Junior Graphic Designer to join our in-house communications team. This role will support the development of visual assets across a wide range of communication initiatives, including brand materials, digital content, presentations, internal communications, in-house magazines and event collateral.
Main Responsibilities
Brand & Visual Content
Support the creation of on-brand graphics for digital and print channels, including brochures, one-pagers, social media assets, infographics, and website visuals.
Assist in preparing visual content for internal communications such as newsletters, announcements, in-house magazines and presentations.
Update and maintain brand templates, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all materials.
Digital & Multimedia
Produce graphics for email campaigns, web pages, and social media posts.
Resize, format, and optimize visuals for various digital platforms.
Assist with basic video editing, motion graphics, or animations (a plus).
Collaborate closely with communications, and other internal teams to understand project needs and deliver high-quality design assets.
Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Maintain organized file structures and asset libraries.
Reporting to the Communications Director, the Junior Graphic Designer will work with the Corporate Communications team, and the USA subsidiary businesses to create and develop impactful visuals that support communications activity that will positively benefit the Colas brand in the USA and build brand awareness.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field — or equivalent work experience.
0–2 years of design experience (agency, in-house, internship, or freelance).
Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
Familiarity with PowerPoint, Canva, and other layout tools.
A portfolio demonstrating clean, modern, and versatile design work.
Experience designing for B2B audiences or complex industries.
Familiarity with UI/UX principles.
Basic motion graphics or video editing skills (Premiere, After Effects).
Understanding of print production processes.
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying complete any part of the application process access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.