Graphic Designer

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 Cleveland, Ohio. This is a 3–6 month contract role with one of the largest professional services networks in the world, supporting their Creative/Graphic Design Team on projects for government clients. Other acceptable locations include: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Tysons, and Washington D.C. Candidates must be in one of these locations, near an EY office, and agree to a hybrid work arrangement. You will need to be in the office on the first day and as business needs require. In this role, you’ll provide design consultations and produce a variety of deliverables including proposals, marketing materials, presentations, and business development graphics for the federal, state, and local government sectors. You’ll contribute to creative ideation sessions, design sprints, and collaborate with a fast-paced, high-performing team. This is a 40-hour-per-week opportunity, with working hours from 9 AM to 6 PM ET.

Graphic Designer Responsibilities:

• Provide design consultations, concepts, and comprehensive designs aligned with creative briefs.
• Create storyboards and layouts to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Participate in creative ideation sessions and design sprints.
• Develop proposals, marketing materials, presentations, and business development graphics for the government sector.

Graphic Designer Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related discipline.
• Digital portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and design skills.
• 3+ years of experience creating proposals, presentations, digital media, print design, and campaigns.
• Experience in a fast-paced agency or in-house team environment.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) and ability to learn Adobe Workfront.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint), Figma, Sketch, Mural, or Miro.
• Experience working on a PC platform.

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.