Ideas with Intention

zag (that is right, no capital) is a full-service, marketing and advertising agency that is hell-bent on getting to know brands inside and out. We ensure we capture the perfect blend of creativity, strategy, and management to catapult brands in the right direction with ease. With us, there is always room to grow, and we are currently looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to do just that.

We come to work every day to solve challenges, and we lean on our teammates to do it. We all have titles, but we are not defined by them. By working together and bending our disciplines, we bring unique perspectives to the table, learn from each other, and stick the landing.

We have six guiding principles that help keep us grounded along the way:

Be Better.

We strive for unicorn-level greatness.

Own It.

We care about what we create.

Think Beyond.

We outsmart challenges with creative and forward thinking.

Get Real.

We dare to show up as ourselves.

Team Up.

We take the carpool lane, working together to achieve the best results.

All In.

We make it count. Every day.

Why zag?

• Youll be empowered to lead creative thinking, drive design excellence, and mentor others not just execute tasks.
• We value ideas, initiative, and people who challenge the norm.
• Youll work in a collaborative environment where strategy and design fuel each other.
• Youll be encouraged to stay curious, explore emerging tools (including AI), and continually refine your craft and leadership skills.
• Theres room to influence the creative direction of the agency with opportunities to lead projects and inspire others.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional graphic design experience, ideally within an agency or similarly fast-paced creative environment.
• Continually seek new and better ways to do things through technology and innovation, which includes but isnt limited to AI.
• A portfolio demonstrating strategic, concept-driven work and polished execution across brand, digital, and print.
• Experience mentoring designers and leading by example in craft and collaboration.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); strong working knowledge of Figma or other leading design tools.
• Clear and confident communication skills both presenting creative work and giving/receiving feedback.
• A collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to solving creative and process challenges.
• Passion for leadership in design, visual storytelling, and staying ahead of industry trends and tools.

Primary Objective for this Position

The Senior Graphic Designer leads by example, producing high-level creative work and guiding the team toward excellence. You will translate strategy into impactful visual solutions that drive results, while mentoring and inspiring other designers to grow their craft.

You will work closely with the Art Director, Copywriter, Technology team, and Account Managers to shape the creative output across client campaigns and brand projects. Youre a hands-on designer who thrives on elevating the work from concept to execution and takes pride in developing creative solutions that meet client and agency goals.

Key Responsibilities

The day-to-day will evolve, but core duties include:

• Lead design execution for multi-channel campaigns including brand identity, digital experiences, social content, and print.
• Drive creative concepts and translate briefs into clear, compelling visual solutions that support client goals.
• Collaborate closely with the Creative, Technology, and Account teams to align on project strategy and execution.
• Mentor and support junior designers, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines, balancing creative ambition with practical delivery.
• Present work to internal teams and clients, clearly articulating design decisions.
• Stay current on design trends, tools, and best practices to continually evolve the creative teams output.
  

You will also:

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve creative quality and processes within the agency.
• Share inspiration, tools, and techniques that uplift the broader creative team.
• Help maintain and evolve internal templates, brand guidelines, and design systems.
• Champion a positive, collaborative, and solution-focused team culture.
• Take ownership of your work and deliverables from start to finish.
• Approach every project big or small with a calm, positive, solution-oriented mindset.
  

What we offer you:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive Dental and Health benefits
• Competitive vacation time, PTO days, and zag days.
  
• Extracurriculars (holiday parties, summer party, Party Planning Committee, etc. and more!)
  

Applying

Shortlisted applications will receive an email from us requesting a 30-minute screening interview. Following the screening interview, successful applicants will receive a request for a formal interview.

We understand how uncertain the application process can be, so we promise not to leave you hanging. If at any time you are not selected to move forward, you will receive an email from us letting you know.