Data Axle is a leader in data solutions that drive meaningful connections between companies and people. We harness data, AI, and technology to create authentic, personalized experiences to improve our clients’ business performance. Recognized for delivering innovative B2B and B2C solutions and exceptional service for more than five decades, our global team is dedicated to helping businesses and nonprofits of all sizes thrive. We are currently seeking a Designer.
General Summary:
The Designer is an integral member of the creative team, contributing fresh ideas and executing compelling designs that drive measurable results. Working under the guidance of a Creative Director or Art Director, this role partners closely with Directors, Senior Designers, Copywriters, and Strategists to deliver digital solutions that meet business objectives outlined in creative briefs. The Designer is responsible for ideation and hands-on design across a variety of channels including email, social, display, and landing pages – ensuring work is on-brand, engaging, and strategically aligned.
Essential Job Functions: *
- Design pixel-perfect creative that meets defined project objectives.
- Take direction effectively while also demonstrating the ability to work independently and take ownership through the design process.
- Create digital assets and layouts using channel-specific workflows, designing in Figma or modular HTML templates as needed.
- Read, navigate, and edit HTML/CSS for templated email design projects.
- Produce original, persuasive, and visually compelling creative work across digital channels.
- Maintain and reinforce client visual brand identity and tone, delivering a consistent experience across all client touchpoints
- Manage time effectively across multiple overlapping projects, from kickoff to handoff, while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to bring ideas to life and execute projects.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and design innovations, proactively applying new technologies, trends, and best practices to enhance creative output.
* Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The function is considered essential if the reason the position exists is to perform that function.
Supportive Job Functions:
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management. **
**These tasks do not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act definition of essential job functions and usually equal 5% or less of time spent. However, these tasks still constitute important performance aspects of the job.
Preferred QualificationsKnowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly and confidently collaborate with colleagues and clients.
- Ability to present comps with articulation, demonstrate design thinking, and ensure creative brand alignment.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, Office, and Mac OS.
- Working knowledge of HTML and CSS, with ability to edit code.
- Solid understanding of design principles; familiarity with email and digital design best practices.
- Growth-oriented mindset, with the ability to adapt to evolving technologies, including AI-enabled design tools.
- Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, dynamic environments and cross-functional settings.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Education, Experience, and Certification: *
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
- 2–4 years of relevant professional experience.
- Minimum 2 years working in an agency or internal design team environment.
*Minimum requirements needed to perform the job.
Scope of Job:
- No direct reports; may provide occasional guidance to associates.
- Generally consistent workweek, with occasional evening or weekend needs.
- Errors typically caught quickly with limited cost exposure.
- Regular, frequent contact with internal and external partners.
- No access to confidential data.
Where required, Data Axle will provide the compensation range for this role upon request. Please contact us or email us at [email protected] to receive compensation and benefits information for this role. Please include the job title and/or job ID of the role you are interested in.
Affirmative Action / EEO Statement:
At Data Axle, we are committed to attracting, retaining and engaging employees from all walks of life. Diversity is an important part of our values and business operations. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that promotes professional development for everyone. As a part of that commitment, Data Axle does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, status as a disabled veteran and or Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. In addition, Data Axle will provide reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.
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