Junior Graphic Designer

About Starfish

Starfish is a Branding and Creative Agency that builds brands with the soul to move people and the coherence to govern AI. Independent since 2002, headquartered in New York City, with offices in France and Florida.

About the Role

Junior Graphic Designer (entry-level)

Hybrid: three days a week in our New York City office.

Pay Range: $67,000 to $75,000 per year, depending on experience.

Portfolio required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the creative team in developing and executing design concepts across branding, digital, print, and presentations.
• Work on diverse clients, industries, and projects, adapting approach to different audiences and brand identities.
• Collaborate with designers, creative directors, and teammates to bring ideas from concept through final execution.
• Create thoughtful, polished design work using Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Prepare and organize production-ready files for digital and print applications.
• Present and articulate design ideas, explain creative decisions, and incorporate feedback.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail, organization, and clear communication.
• Stay informed about emerging design trends, tools, and creative approaches.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, and Google Slides.
• Strong grasp of typography, layout, composition, color, and visual hierarchy.
• Clear communication: ability to explain design decisions and present work with confidence.
• Organization and attention to detail across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Openness to feedback, curiosity, and initiative.

Qualifications

• Degree in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Visual Arts, or a related field, or equivalent experience demonstrated through a strong portfolio.
• Designers with 0 to 3 years of professional experience, including internships and freelance work, are encouraged to apply.
• Previous agency experience, internships, or freelance design work are a plus, but not required.
• This role is hybrid and requires working from our New York City office three days per week.

Nice to Have

• Basic video editing or motion graphics experience using Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with creating and editing short-form video content for social media and digital platforms.
• Interest in exploring emerging creative technologies, including AI-assisted design tools and workflows.