Graphic Designer

Wayne Media Group is seeking a Graphic Designer to create on-brand visuals for a variety of client accounts. This role designs social media graphics, digital ads, logos, presentations, print materials, and media assets. You’ll manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and collaborate across teams to deliver consistent, high-quality work. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable incorporating feedback.

Who We Are

Wayne Media Group is a Brighton, Michigan-based digital marketing and creative services firm that operates on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) principles. We are consultants first, specializing in web design, paid advertising, videography, podcasting, and social media strategy. We don’t chase trends; we build brands that endure.

Our Leadership Creed

At Wayne Media, we lead by two pillars: Family over Business and Employees Come First. We believe the most important work happens at home, and when our team is supported, they show up stronger for our clients.

Our Core Values

Our Core Values are non-negotiable. We hire, fire, review, and reward against them:

• Extreme Ownership: Everyone leads. All leaders are responsible for what goes on within their department.
• Treat Others Well: Treat everyone how you’d want to be treated (Luke 6:31).
• Do What You Say: Trust is built through action, not just words.
• Be Open and Honest: We speak truthfully, listen openly, and build trust through clear, respectful communication.
• Adapt to Advance: We don’t resist change; we innovate through it.

Roles & Responsibilities

In alignment with the EOS Accountability Chart, this seat is responsible for the following roles:

• Client Design & Asset Creation
• Design social media graphics, ads, presentations, PDFs, logos, and print materials aligned to client brand standards.
• Create and maintain brand kits and brand guidelines for assigned client accounts.
• Produce high-quality assets on deadline across digital and print formats.
• Brand Development & Consistency
• Help develop and evolve client visual identities through thoughtful, strategic design.
• Ensure every deliverable meets brand guidelines and Wayne Media's quality standard.
• Maintain and elevate Wayne Media's internal brand and marketing materials.
• Project Execution & Collaboration
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and communicating progress.
• Incorporate feedback from Account Owners and team leads to continuously refine work.
• Contribute ideas and design improvements in creative team meetings.
• Design-Ticket Ownership
• Review incoming design requests and confirm required assets, specifications, and creative direction before proceeding.
• Coordinate internal deadlines with Account Owners and team leads, maintain accurate project statuses and progress updates, and flag missing assets, unclear direction, or other blockers.
• Cross-Channel Adaptations
• Adapt approved creative into platform-specific sizes and formats while maintaining brand consistency.
• Create coordinated asset packages for email campaigns, paid-ad variations, and podcast and channel branding, including banners and cover art.
• File Organization & Handoff
• Maintain organized, current design files and approved exports in Canva and shared storage.
• Ensure other departments can locate and use the correct assets, with clear file naming and handoffs in the required formats.
• Print Production & Vendor Coordination
• Prepare print-ready files and coordinate production specifications, including paper stock, binding, dimensions, and quantities.
• Request printer quotes and coordinate print-production details with vendors and Account Owners.
• Media Production Support
• Design thumbnails, video overlays, podcast cover art, and visual assets for the Media Production Team.
• Ensure visual consistency between video/audio content and the client's broader brand identity.
• Web & Digital Design Support
• Design website mockups, banners, UI elements, and web-ready graphics in collaboration with the Web Designers if needed.
• Other Duties
• Perform any and all duties assigned by management

GWC Alignment

To be successful in this role, the individual must:

• Get It: Deeply understand the role, the culture, and the Wayne Media way.
• Want It: Have the internal drive and passion to perform this role at a high level.
• Capacity: Have the mental, physical, and emotional time/skills to do the job well.

Skills & Qualifications

Technical Proficiency

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva.
• Strong skills in digital, print, and branding asset creation across multiple formats.
• Experience building and maintaining brand kits and brand guidelines.
• Familiarity with basic web design concepts, layout principles, and preparing assets for developers.

Education/Experience:

• Education
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable.
• Experience
• 1-3 years of graphic design experience, preferably agency-side.
• Portfolio demonstrating range across digital, print, branding, and web assets.
• Experience managing multiple client projects simultaneously.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-Oriented: Maintains strong attention to layout, spacing, typography, and brand consistency across every deliverable.
• Creatively Driven: Brings fresh ideas and visual energy to projects without waiting to be asked.
• Versatile: Comfortable moving between social graphics, print materials, web mockups, and podcast art.
• Receptive to Feedback: Takes direction from Account Owners and team leads constructively and iterates quickly.
• Organized: Juggles multiple client projects at once while keeping files, assets, and deadlines clean.

Success in This Role

A successful Graphic Designer produces consistent, high-quality work across every client and format. They manage their own workload, adapt quickly to feedback, and keep projects moving without needing to be chased. Every asset they deliver meets brand standards and reflects well on the agency.

Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with a 3% match
• Financial wellness planning program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Hybrid flexibility (currently 2 remote workdays per week, subject to team and business needs)
• Paid Time Off (3 Weeks Starting, prorated based on start date)
• Summer Fridays (out at 2:30 PM)
• Christmas to New Year’s Break

*You must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered