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We are marketing strategists, communications specialists, graphic designers, event coordinators, digital analysts, copywriters, multimedia producers, and more. But above all, we are Athena.

Do you enjoy working with a top-notch team and being part of a growing, passionate, and forward-thinking company? Athena is on its way to becoming the best and most intensive high-touch consulting group in the country. Our exceptionally high standards and whole-brain, full spectrum approach has earned us an enviable reputation across multiple industries and fueled our impressive growth. Athena brings an artful mix of creativity and facts-based insight to make even complex matters engaging, memorable, and impactful.

Athena is looking for a Junior Designer to join our in-house Creative Agency. We are looking for someone who can work on multiple creative projects simultaneously, and who is proficient in all major design and presentation platforms. We are looking for someone who is hungry to show off their design and branding talents, who is not afraid of hard work, who is eager to learn and grow and be a part of a high-performance team, who is professional in demeanor and who desires to be client-facing. We work in a spirited, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment and were looking for someone who can hit the ground running and thrive in this setting.

The Design team produces thoughtful and elevated creative designs. We create compelling graphics for different mediums that include but are not limited to the corporate website, branding, reports and fact sheets, press materials, presentations, and social media assets. Our work has a digital focus, but print projects are a part of the mix.

This role is versatile and collaborates with Art Directors and Senior Designers. We operate in a fast pace, hands-on environment and thrive on collaboration.

If you have a passion for design and a keen eye for detail and craft, we would love to know more about you.

Our ideal candidate has the following:

• Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, working knowledge of Figma, and proficiency in photo editing/colorizing
• Any extra design skills (e.g., animation, coding, etc.) are a plus
• Strong understanding of composition, with an eye for detail while following brand guidelines
• Conceive and execute design concepts by studying relevant materials
• Process complicated design challenges quickly and efficiently
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Create wide range of graphics and layouts for presentations, proposals, product illustrations, branding campaigns, advertisements, and other client deliverables
• Deliver quality work on time and under firm deadlines
• Prepare finished art by operating necessary equipment and software
• Communicate with colleagues about design challenges and solutions
• Coordinate with outside agencies, web designers, marketing teams, printers, and
• other vendors as necessary
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing assigned tasks
• Communicate with clients and colleagues about layout and design
• Take direction on design work and suggest improvements when situation demands
• Conceive and execute social media campaigns in tandem with strategic objectives

Requirements

And should have the following experience and skills:

• Experience as a graphic designer or in related field
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio
• Excellent project-management and time-management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• A strong eye for visual composition
• Able to give and receive constructive criticism on work
• Understanding of marketing, production, website design, corporate identity, product packaging, advertisements, and multimedia design
• Working proficiency with business tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced newsroom environment with multiple daily deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Highly motivated, self-starter, and conceptual mind
• Self-starter with implement projects with little to no supervision
• Ability to work well with internal and external stakeholders
  

Its a plus if you have:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent from a design program

Benefits

• Medical/Dental benefits including of 1K Health Reimbursement Account
• Matching 401K
• Generous PTO policy
• Substantial Parental Leave Policy
• Hybrid Work Environment
  
  

Curious about your career path at Athena? This role is within a rapidly growing creative department and the right candidate can excel, produce great work, and have an immediate impact on Athenas creative product culture and growth.

Oh, and our application process is open, easy, as transparent as we can make it, and painless. We need team members like you to join us! Lets get started.

Athena is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at 866.299.6040.