Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring a Graphic Designer for a hybrid opportunity in Columbus, Ohio. This is a contract position working onsite three days per week and remotely two days per week.

Join our client’s team as a Graphic Designer, where your creativity and attention to detail will play a pivotal role in shaping compelling marketing narratives. This role involves close collaboration with copywriters and project owners to develop content over structured timelines. Success in this position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to communicate clearly through visuals and writing, and a patient, problem-solving approach.

This opportunity offers a 40-hour work week, W2 employment through Onward Search, weekly paychecks, and eligibility for benefits throughout the contract duration.

There is no application deadline for this role.

Graphic Designer Responsibilities:

• Design and produce print materials, including product sampling and marketing collateral, ensuring alignment with brand standards.

• Expertly manage layout and page design, focusing on text alignment, image placement, and consistent branding across various collateral.

• Develop brand-compliant infographics or illustrative designs to enhance visual impact, ensuring they complement the overall design.

• Thoughtfully interpret content and context to ensure design choices amplify the message while maintaining consistency.

• Collaborate effectively with internal team members and project owners, providing clear rationale for design decisions.

• Adapt quickly to established processes and procedures, managing time efficiently across multiple projects.

• Approach tasks with a solutions-oriented mindset.

Graphic Designer Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in a production environment, with a focus on structured product storytelling across multiple pieces.

• A portfolio showcasing 4-5 examples of complex print collateral series.

• Expertise in Adobe InDesign (must have), with proficient skills in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.

• Strong understanding of print production processes, including file setup and output.

• Excellent file organization skills for seamless team collaboration.

• Strong problem-solving skills in design and layout, with a keen conceptual ability.

• Familiarity with Basecamp and SmartSheet is advantageous (preferred).

• Experience with long-form print layout—brochures, booklets, reports, and complex mixed text-and-image compositions.

• Hands-on experience managing multi-campaign series and coordinating multi-component, fast-moving marketing projects.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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