Junior Designer, Brand & Communication

Responsibilities

• Build brand assets including logos, podcast tiles, key art, and social media templates
• Apply existing brand guidelines to create visual assets for podcasts and editorial properties
• Create marketing campaign assets such as digital ads, social media art, and animations
• Collaborate with copywriters and senior designers on creative concepts and art direction
• Contribute ideas to team brainstorms and participate in design reviews
• Ensure high-quality, consistent graphics across all brands and campaigns

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in graphic design and digital advertising
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, typography, and digital design
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, news-driven environment
• Bachelor's degree in Design or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Premiere and/or After Effects
• Interest in motion graphics and animation
• Experience working alongside copywriters

About the Company

NPR is a mission-driven multimedia organization that produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation.