Attention Arc is a media agency dedicated to creating impactful media through intentional design and technology. The Associate Designer role involves supporting presentation design, visual storytelling, and brand initiatives while working closely with senior creative leadership.
Responsibilities
- Apply established visual systems and templates across presentations and marketing assets
- Support the creation of executive-level presentations, internal communications, and agency storytelling materials
- Design visually compelling presentations by adapting new content to existing brand templates
- Translate complex information into clear, engaging, presentation-first storytelling
- Partner with cross-functional teams including Strategy & Stewardship, Activation, Research, Data & Analytics, and Growth to bring ideas to life visually
- Execute brand standards consistently across internal and external materials
- Support the development of marketing assets including social content, internal communications, branded visuals, and agency materials
- Maintain and organize design resources shared across the company (libraries, templates, asset folders)
- Ensure all deliverables reflect a high standard of craft, polish, and attention to detail
- Collaborate closely with the Supervisor, Design to execute against established systems and design direction
- Communicate proactively about project status, feedback, or roadblocks
- Manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Contribute ideas, creative thinking, and curiosity to team discussions and brainstorms
- Learn and grow through mentorship, feedback, and hands-on collaboration
Skills
- Recent graduate or 0 to 1 year of professional design experience
- Strong portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling, typography, layout, and attention to detail, and creative thinking
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn chart and graph design/branding within Microsoft Excel and occasionally Google Sheets
- Comfort working in collaborative presentation tools (PowerPoint, Google Slides, Google Workspace, Keynote or Figma)
- Experience working within brand guidelines and design systems
- Strong visual communication and storytelling instincts
- Curiosity and willingness to experiment, learn, and improve
- Highly organized with strong time management skills
- Coachable mindset with openness to feedback and collaboration
- Comfortable balancing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Clear communicator who asks thoughtful questions and collaborates effectively
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craft
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Exposure to Figma or similar collaborative design platforms
- Agency internship or agency experience is helpful but not required
Benefits
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Competitive Parental Leave
- Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration
- Mental health support
- Annual agency contribution to 401(k)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Commuter benefits and corporate discounts
- Carrot Fertility and family-building support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Casual work environment, team building, and social events
Company Overview
Attention Arc is a media agency. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://attentionarc.com.