Graphic Designer - Full Time

GRAPHIC DESIGNER — FULL TIME Unleash Downtown Orlando, Florida Unleash is a small, collaborative design agency located in Downtown Orlando specializing in brand development, graphic design, and web design. A link to your design portfolio is required with your application. Applications submitted without a portfolio may not be considered. JOB DESCRIPTION At Unleash, we build meaningful connections between brands and people. Can you help us do that? We’re seeking a talented and motivated full-time Graphic Designer to join our growing agency. This role is ideal for an experienced, multidisciplinary designer who can develop compelling creative concepts, take ownership of projects, and confidently carry work from initial direction through final execution. You’ll work closely with our senior creative team on a wide variety of projects, including brand identity development, websites, marketing campaigns, product design, print materials, environmental graphics, presentations, and social media content. This is not an internship or production-only position. We’re looking for someone who can think strategically, contribute original ideas, communicate their creative decisions, and manage their responsibilities with limited oversight. This is a flexible hybrid position consisting of three days per week in our Downtown Orlando office and two remote days per week. Applicants must live within a reasonable commuting distance of Downtown Orlando. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Developing creative concepts and visual solutions based on project goals, brand strategy, audience needs, and client requirements Creating brand identities, including logos, typography systems, color palettes, visual languages, and brand guidelines Designing responsive websites and digital experiences in Figma Producing graphics and layouts for websites, marketing campaigns, products, posters, flyers, wall murals, presentations, and social media Managing assigned projects from kickoff through final delivery Organizing project files, maintaining timelines, communicating progress, addressing feedback, and coordinating with internal team members Preparing moodboards, rough concepts, design explorations, and client-ready presentations Presenting creative work to clients and clearly explaining the strategy behind your design decisions Participating in client meetings, gathering feedback, and translating that feedback into effective creative solutions Working within established brand guidelines while identifying opportunities to expand and strengthen brand systems Collaborating with brand directors, designers, developers, and other team members Preparing organized, production-ready design files for print, digital, and development Testing designs across different formats, platforms, screen sizes, and media Incorporating internal and client feedback thoughtfully and efficiently Managing deadlines, priorities, deliverables, and communication across multiple active projects Ensuring all final work is polished, accurate, visually compelling, and on-brand PROJECT OWNERSHIP Designers at Unleash are expected to take responsibility for their assigned projects from initial kickoff through final delivery. Project ownership includes understanding the goals of the project, developing and presenting creative concepts, organizing files, maintaining timelines, communicating progress, coordinating with internal team members, responding to feedback, and ensuring all final deliverables meet our creative and technical standards. You will receive direction and support from our senior team, but you should be comfortable making decisions, identifying potential issues, and proactively moving your projects forward. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE Creative, courageous, discerning, curious, and passionate about producing excellent work An idea-driven designer with a refined understanding of branding, layout, typography, hierarchy, and composition Able to balance creativity with strategy, business objectives, and audience needs Comfortable taking ownership of projects and moving them forward without constant direction Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable Proactive about communicating questions, identifying potential issues, and solving problems Confident presenting creative ideas and receiving constructive feedback Comfortable communicating directly with clients in a professional and thoughtful manner Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-moving agency environment Collaborative and willing to support other team members when needed Interested in continuing to learn, experiment, and grow as a designer Passionate about helping brands become more meaningful, memorable, and impossible to ignore REQUIRED SKILLS Advanced working knowledge of Figma, including components, styles, auto layout, responsive design, prototyping, and organized file systems Demonstrated expertise in branding and visual identity design Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop Well-developed concepting and visual problem-solving abilities A refined eye for typography, layout, color, hierarchy, and composition Ability to independently manage projects, priorities, deadlines, and deliverables Experience preparing professional files for print, digital production, and development Understanding of responsive website design and basic user-experience principles Clear verbal, written, and visual communication skills Excellent time-management and organizational abilities Ability to present creative work and explain design decisions to clients and internal team members A professional portfolio demonstrating relevant branding, graphic design, and digital design experience PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS Your portfolio should demonstrate more than technical ability. We want to understand how you think, develop concepts, and solve creative problems. Please include work that demonstrates: Branding and visual identity development Logo design, typography, layout, and visual systems Website or digital design created in Figma Thoughtful concept development and creative problem-solving The ability to apply a brand consistently across multiple touchpoints Polished final work for both print and digital applications Complete case studies are preferred over collections of disconnected graphics. When presenting collaborative projects, please clearly explain your individual role and responsibilities. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Within your first several months at Unleash, you should be able to: Independently manage assigned projects from kickoff through final delivery Contribute thoughtful, original concepts rather than relying solely on provided direction Maintain organized, consistent, and development-ready Figma files Communicate project progress, questions, and potential issues proactively Present creative work confidently and explain the reasoning behind your decisions Respond thoughtfully and professionally to internal and client feedback Manage multiple deadlines while maintaining attention to detail Collaborate effectively with designers, developers, brand directors, and clients Consistently deliver polished, accurate, and on-brand work Become a dependable creative contributor who helps strengthen both our client work and internal processes PREFERRED EXPERIENCE At least two to three years of professional graphic design experience Previous experience working at a creative agency, branding studio, or similarly fast-paced environment Experience designing responsive websites or digital products Experience creating and maintaining brand guidelines Familiarity with the creative requirements of social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn Basic understanding of website development processes and how designs are translated into functioning websites Experience communicating with clients and presenting creative work Experience with Adobe InDesign, print production, or prepress is a plus POSITION DETAILS Job Type: Full-timeCompensation: Salaried — starting at $42,000 / year Schedule: Three days in the Downtown Orlando office and two remote days per weekLocation: Downtown Orlando, FloridaExperience: Two or more years of professional graphic design experience preferred SUPPLEMENTAL PAY Employees may be eligible for performance-based bonus opportunities based on individual contributions, the quality and consistency of their work, project performance, and the overall success of the agency. Commission opportunities may also be available for qualified new business, successful client referrals, or contributions that directly lead to the growth of an existing client account. Specific eligibility requirements and payment terms will be communicated before any commission-based opportunity begins. BENEFITS Flexible hybrid schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Opportunities for career growth and increased creative responsibility Free Downtown Orlando parking Complimentary office snacks and drinks Applications without a portfolio may not be considered. We are especially interested in seeing complete branding case studies, thoughtful branding concepts, and website or digital design work created in Figma or Adobe. Pay: From $42,000.00 per year Benefits: Flexible schedule Paid time off Referral program Work Location: Hybrid remote in Orlando, FL 32801