Position Overview
Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking a Graphic Designer, PR to support the execution of digital, print, and event materials that bring our PR and corporate communications to life. This role focuses on hands-on production design, ensuring brand consistency across channels while learning to translate PR strategies into effective, on-brand visual deliverables that support AFI's reputation and community presence.
Key Responsibilities
• Execute on-brand design work for PR assets across digital, print, and event materials. • Adapt existing templates and brand systems to create consistent, high-quality deliverables. • Transform content and photography into clear, engaging visual communications for PR needs. • Support design updates for media kits, press materials, internal communications, and community events. • Exercise independent creative judgment in layout, typography, and visual presentation to ensure PR objectives are communicated clearly and effectively.
Brand Standards & Consistency
• Apply AFI brand guidelines consistently across all PR materials. • Ensure files are organized, properly formatted, and production-ready. • Assist in quality checks to maintain visual accuracy and consistency across channels. • Help evolve and document design standards as PR communication needs grow.
Collaboration & Growth
• Partner with the PR team and cross-functional stakeholders to understand project requirements. • Take direction from the Sr. Graphic Designer, PR and Design Director of PR, while contributing ideas and solutions. • Participate in reviews, incorporating feedback to refine and improve work. • Stay current on design trends, best practices in PR communications, and visual storytelling techniques.
AI & Tools Integration
• Use Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and other core tools to deliver design work efficiently. • Begin exploring AI-assisted design tools under guidance from senior team members. • Support the team in basic production tasks that benefit from automation or AI capabilities.