Market Connections

Market Connections is a full-service branding, advertising, and public relations agency in Asheville, North Carolina. We seek an experienced Creative Director/Senior Graphic Designer to join our award-winning team of talented professionals. All candidates should be well-versed in branding and designing visuals for digital, web and print production, as well as direction and production for film and photoshoots. The position will: Guide the artistic and conceptual direction of a marketing campaign. Provide and oversee creative concept/direction for integrated print, digital, and broadcast campaigns, and/or directly design and produce materials.

For over 30 years, we have provided our clients with distinctive campaigns tailored to serve their strategic needs with brand development, web design, graphic design, and much more. The position will: Oversee the entire creative process—from brainstorming initial ideas to directing copywriters and art directors—ensuring all deliverables align with the client’s brand strategy, budget, and deadlines.Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients to ensure brand and creative direction for all materials in support of client promotions and marketing goals.Possess a strong grasp of branding strategy and development. Pitch creative concepts to clients, articulating why the messaging will drive success and securing project buy-in.Act as the final filter for the agency's output by ensuring consistency and making sure the work is both effective and on brand.Provide and oversee creative concept/direction for integrated print, digital, and broadcast campaigns, and/or directly design and produce materials. 5+ years experience as creative or graphic designerExperience working in an advertising or creative agency environmentBachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Communication Design, Graphic Design or related degreeDeep knowledge of traditional, digital, video, and design tools, trends and stylesProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and AcrobatPortfolio of personal work that demonstrates strong art direction and design skills in a variety of mediumsUnderstanding of integrated communications, including advertising, marketing and public relationsWebsite design experience required, proficiency in Wordpress, Squarespace, and similar dashboard-based editorsVideo experience working in Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere Pro, or similar is a bonusExcellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skillsMarket Connections would prefer this position to work in our corporate office in Asheville but will consider working remotely.

Job Responsibilities Conceptualize, design, and execute integrated identity, collateral, websites, and ad campaigns for brands across print, digital, and television mediums Deliver a variety of high-quality designs for campaigns within tight timelines Collaborate with creative directors, copywriters, project managers and account executives Assist in selecting agency partners to execute the creative vision of each project including, but not limited to, photographers, videographers, web developers, illustrators, motion graphics artists, and printers Participate and/or lead creative presentations to clients Manage and respond to client feedback Bring a positive, professional, and collaborative attitude to all projects Research and share information with the creative department about design trends and styles Possess a keen attention to detail and great time management skills Maintain a high level of organization within design files and file storage Market Connections would prefer this position to work in our corporate office in Asheville but will consider hybrid work as necessary. Salary negotiable. Benefits: