Graphic Designer - Experiential

About ADVOC8

At ADVOC8, we create experiences that build trust, shift minds and win hearts. Our special sauce? Chemistry, collaboration and an endless supply of curiosity. We're a team of strategic thinkers, creative problem-solvers, thoughtful storytellers and logistical magicians expertly bringing ideas to life from strategy and creative through to production and execution. We work with brands, nonprofits and associations to create experiences that make an impact. And we do this all in a flexible 'work from anywhere' environment where we celebrate differences and encourage each of our 'advocates' to bring their unique perspectives to the table each and every day.

The Graphic Designer translates creative direction into polished, production-ready work across digital, print and experiential applications. Working under our Art Director, this role designs everything from brand identity and presentations to event collateral, environmental graphics and large-format signage. The right designer has a strong eye for layout, typography and color, takes pride in clean, technically sound files, and applies feedback thoughtfully. This is an excellent opportunity for a designer ready to grow their craft in experiential design.

Design Execution & Craft

• Create polished design work across brand identity, presentations, print, digital and large-scale experiential applications
• Apply strong judgment in layout, typography, color, composition and visual hierarchy
• Translate creative direction into cohesive deliverables, bringing thoughtful options and recommendations to the Art Director
• Maintain visual consistency across touchpoints and meet ADVOC8 creative standards and client brand guidelines

Experiential & Production Design

• Develop assets for environmental graphics, large-format signage, branded spaces and event collateral
• Prepare accurate, production-ready files that follow technical specs for vendors and fabricators, reviewing carefully before release
• Partner with Art Direction and Production on feasibility, scale and execution

Creative Development & Refinement

• Contribute ideas, references, mood boards, mockups and sketches during concept development
• Refine work based on internal and client feedback, asking thoughtful questions when direction is unclear

Project & File Management

• Manage deliverables across multiple projects and deadlines, communicating progress and timing concerns early
• Maintain organized files following established naming, storage and asset-management practices
• Coordinate with the Creative Production Manager so files and specs are ready for reviews, approvals and production handoffs

Collaboration & Communication

• Work under the direction of a Creative Director or Art Director, collaborating closely with Creative, Production and Growth teams
• Present design work and rationale clearly to internal teams
• Receive feedback with professionalism and curiosity, and raise risks early with proposed solutions

Professional Development

• Stay current on design, cultural and experiential trends, and explore new tools that strengthen creative execution

• 4+ years of professional graphic design experience; agency, experiential or event experience preferred
• A portfolio demonstrating strong layout, typography, color and composition across print, digital and presentation work; environmental, large-format or experiential work a strong plus
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Acrobat; familiarity with Figma, motion or 3D tools a plus
• Solid understanding of print production and file preparation, including CMYK, bleed, trim, dielines and designing at scale for vendors and fabricators
• Experience designing within brand guidelines and turning creative direction into cohesive work, from mood boards and mockups to final files
• Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage multiple projects and flag timing concerns early
• Clear communicator who presents work confidently and receives feedback with professionalism and curiosity
• Familiarity with Google Suite, PowerPoint and project tools such as Slack and Productive, and able to work occasional nights and weekends around event timelines
• Passion for design, brand storytelling and experiential marketing
• Aligned with and committed to ADVOC8’s core values; represents them in daily work:
• • Better Together
  • Level Up
  • Hustle Smarter
  • Celebrate Differences
  • Outcome Over Income
  • Protect the Respect
  • Engineer Exceptional Value
  • Embrace Change

Other Requirements

• Portfolio submission required
• Successful completion of applicable background checks

• Craft: Design across brand identity, print, digital and large-scale experiential work that people experience in person
• Growth: Build your creative judgment and experiential design skills under the direction of an experienced Art Director
• Environment: Collaborative creative team with direct access to leadership
• Clients: Bring ideas to life for brands, nonprofits and associations

• Fully remote role; work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Standard business hours with occasional flexibility needed for event timelines

This is a full-time role.

At ADVOC8, building an inclusive team that celebrates our differences is integral to our success. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply even if you don’t meet all qualifications.

At ADVOC8, we are committed to fostering transparency and equity in compensation. The salary range provided for this position reflects the base salary offered to a successful candidate based on their experience, qualifications, and internal compensation structures.

Please note that this salary range is subject to change based on evolving market conditions, company budget, and other factors, and does not include potential bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation. Final compensation may vary depending on the candidate's negotiation, location, and the specific role's requirements. We believe in fair pay for all employees and encourage candidates to engage in open conversations with us regarding compensation expectations during the hiring process.

ADVOC8 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to achieving a diverse workforce, and prohibits discrimination and harassment: ADVOC8 is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ADVOC8 are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, neurodivergence, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, exercising the right to family care and medical leave, veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. ADVOC8 will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.