Sr Graphic Designer at The James Agency – Scottsdale, Arizona

The Senior Graphic Designer is a highly skilled, execution-focused creative responsible for delivering polished, thoughtful design across multiple channels. This role bridges strong design craft with conceptual understanding, taking creative direction and elevating it through detail, consistency, and problem-solving. The Senior Graphic Designer works independently on projects, collaborates closely with Art Directors and copywriters, and helps uphold creative standards across the team.

Responsibilities:

• Execute design work across a range of mediums including digital, print, web, email, and social
• Translate creative direction, briefs, and concepts into polished, on-brand design solutions
• Collaborate closely with Art Directors, copywriters, and creative teammates to bring ideas to life
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and craft across all deliverables
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality
• Prepare production-ready files and assets
• Participate in creative reviews, brainstorms, and critiques
• Provide thoughtful feedback and support to other designers when appropriate
• Contribute to maintaining and raising the overall design standard of the team
• Adapt work based on feedback and evolving project needs
• Stay current with design trends and tools to inform execution and problem-solving
• Represent the creative team with professionalism and reliability

• 5–7 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably within an agency environment
• Proven ability to execute high-quality design across digital, print, web, email, and social media
• Strong production background with a clear understanding of how ideas translate into finished deliverables
• Ability to take creative direction and elevate it through craft, precision, and consistency
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; After Effects a plus)
• Strong working knowledge of Figma
• Understanding of web and email design best practices, including awareness of HTML/CSS limitations
• Up-to-date with current design trends, tools, and visual culture
• A strong portfolio demonstrating refined design craft, typography, layout, color, and hierarchy
• Ability to expand and execute visual concepts across multiple formats and channels
• Strong understanding of brand systems and visual consistency
• Confident communicator who can articulate design decisions internally
• Comfort collaborating with copywriters, designers, developers, and cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong organizational skills and file management practices
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to team workflows