Graphic Designer job description template
Graphic designers turn ideas into visuals that communicate — social posts, ads, presentations, packaging and more. Designers judge a role by the work they’ll do and the brand they’ll shape, so describe both.
Template
Graphic Designer Department: Marketing Location: [City / Remote / Hybrid] Employment type: [Full time / Part time / Contract] About [Company name] [Two or three sentences about what your company does and why people enjoy working there.] About the role Create clear, on-brand visuals for digital and print. What you’ll do • Design social media creatives, ads, banners and email graphics • Create presentations, brochures and print collateral • Maintain and evolve brand guidelines • Work with marketing and product teams to turn briefs into designs • Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines • Prepare files correctly for digital and print production • Create simple motion graphics and edit short videos • Present design options and incorporate feedback What we’re looking for • 1–4 years of graphic design experience • A strong portfolio showing range and attention to detail • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, or Figma • Good understanding of typography, layout and colour • Ability to take feedback and iterate quickly • A degree or diploma in design, or equivalent experience Nice to have • Motion design in After Effects • UI design experience • Photography or illustration skills What we offer [Compensation range, benefits, learning budget, flexible working and anything else that makes the role attractive.] How to apply [Apply link or instructions.]
How to use this template
- Ask for a portfolio link in the application — it matters more than a CV.
- List the tools the team uses and the kinds of work in a typical week.
- Describe your brand and what you want to improve.
- If there’s a design task in the process, say how long it takes and whether it’s paid.
Interview questions for a graphic designer
- Walk me through a project in your portfolio from brief to final design.
- How do you handle feedback you disagree with?
- How do you keep a brand consistent across many designs?
- Which piece of design work do you admire, and why?
Where to post your graphic designer job
Post the finished description on your careers page, Google for Jobs, Naukri, LinkedIn and Indeed, and share it on WhatsApp with a tracked link. With OneATS you can publish to all of them in one click and see which channel brings the best candidates.