🎼 Graphic Designer – Create in Harmony (Ann Arbor, MI, In‑Person)
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a full-time, in-office Graphic Designer to join their collaborative marketing team in Ann Arbor, MI. This position is not hybrid or remote and requires regular on-site presence to actively participate in creative projects, photography sessions, and team collaboration. This is a permanent, in-house position, not a freelance or contract role.We are seeking a talented creative with strong photography skills, a passion for clean, soft, and engaging design, and the ability to craft visuals that appeal to a diverse audience of musicians and educators.
This role combines creative freedom with a team-oriented environment, focusing on digital and print design, including social media, email, product packaging, catalogs, and promotional materials.
What You’ll Do
- Design engaging assets for web, print, social media, email campaigns, product packaging, and catalogs
- Create designs with a soft, clean, and polished aesthetic that aligns with the brand voice
- Capture and edit product and lifestyle photography using the in-house studio
- Retouch and optimize images to meet professional brand standards
- Ensure brand consistency across all marketing channels
- Collaborate with marketing, sales, product, and leadership teams to align creative efforts with business objectives
- Manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and incorporate feedback in a positive, professional manner
- Provide creative support and guidance to junior designers when needed
What We’re Looking For
- Professional experience (minimum 5+ years) working as a graphic designer in a business or brand environment
- Strong photography and photo editing skills
- Education in Graphic Design or a closely related creative field
- Ability to create clean, soft, and modern visuals suitable for a wide audience
- A collaborative, kind, and feedback-friendly personality
- Understanding of brand identity, visual storytelling, and cross-department collaboration
- Experience designing for social media platforms, adapting visuals appropriately for each channel
- Interest in music, arts, or education fields is highly preferred
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field
- 5+ years of professional design experience
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Strong understanding of typography, layout design, and visual hierarchy
- Ability to balance creativity with business goals and stay aligned with marketing and sales objectives
Bonus Skills (Preferred but not required)
- Experience creating blog, email, and social media content
- Experience in staging and shooting product photography
- Prior work within music, arts, or educational brands
- Mentoring or leadership experience within creative teams
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Employee discounts on musical products
- Collaborative, creative, and fast-paced culture with in-house studio resources
If you thrive in a hands-on, in-office role, have a passion for design and music, and are excited about creating clean, impactful visuals,
we would love to hear from you!
