Graphic Designer II (Marketing-Focused / Multidisciplinary)

Job Title: Graphic Designer II (Marketing-Focused / Multidisciplinary) Department: Creative & Design Country: United States of America State/Province: Arkansas City: Lowell Full/Part Time: Full time Job Summary: Under general supervision, the Graphic Designer II is a mid-level creative role responsible for producing and overseeing graphic design projects across print, digital, environmental, and experiential touchpoints. This role actively learns the business, understands target audiences, and designs in direct support of marketing strategy, messaging, and organizational goals. This position will manage annual campaign creative collateral, with responsibility for visually relaying messaging in a manner that drives interest and elicits response. This position also participates in additional group functions including brainstorming and event marketing strategy. Job Description: Key Responsibilities: - Design and produce visual assets across print, digital, environmental, and experiential applications in support of marketing initiatives - Interpret customers' design needs into feasible graphic design ideas and information; provide recommendations in the graphic design process; develop a strong understanding of the company’s business model, customer segments, and marketing objectives to guide design decisions - Coordinate with design team and facilitate the production of advertisements and other media display projects while ensuring a precise match to original requirements; participate in the collection of customer needs for graphic design work and gives suggestions to senior management on the implementation of strategic plans for graphic design - Execute work confidently within established creative direction while actively contributing ideas that improve clarity, craft, usability, and effectiveness; stay abreast on technological advances within the field - Conceptualize ideas and execute designs; accurately and efficiently design advertisement products or services within specific deadlines - Develop and deliver graphic design work and visual materials utilizing specific graphic design, web development, and animation/sound processing tools - Manage the overall quality of artwork to ensure that advertisements and other media products are in line with accessibility, brand, and quality standards, and applicable laws consistently across all work - Maintain organized files, documentation, and version control to support collaboration and long-term asset management - Participate constructively in critiques and cross-functional discussions, incorporating feedback and helping projects move forward efficiently - Research and share creative resources, tools, or workflow improvements that strengthen team effectiveness over time​ Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience with 3–5 years of graphic design experience - AND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences: - Experience with Adobe Creative Suite - Creative thinker - Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistent, high-quality work - Self-starter; able to set priorities and work with minimal supervision - Excellent verbal communication skills - Ability to work individually or in a team environment - Ability to take direction and constructive criticism well - Experience designing for email marketing with a strong understanding of email strategy, user experience, accessibility and performance considerations; familiarity with no‑code email platforms and modular template systems Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working in an in-house, corporate, or marketing-driven design environment - Proficiency in Figma - Working knowledge of web and user experience design principles - Strong understanding of print production processes, including vendor coordination, proofing, and quality control - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively - Demonstrated ability to collaborate with marketing, content, and business partners - Experience or interest in 3D modeling, spatial, or environmental design What Success Looks Like in Year One - Delivers consistent, high-quality design work across print, digital, and environmental applications with minimal rework - Demonstrates a clear understanding of the business, audience, and marketing goals behind each project and can articulate the rationale behind design decisions - Executes independently within established creative direction while contributing ideas that improve outcomes - Applies accessibility, brand, and production standards correctly and consistently - Manages assigned projects end-to-end, meeting deadlines and maintaining organized working files - Collaborates effectively with internal partners and vendors to deliver polished, production-ready work - Shares resources, process improvements, or small system enhancements that make the team more effective over time Compensation: Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time. Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually. Education: Bachelors: Digital Communications and Media/Multimedia (Required), Bachelors: Graphic Design (Required), GED (Required), High School (Required) Work Experience: Marketing Certifications: Job Opening ID: 00621820 Graphic Designer II (Marketing-Focused / Multidisciplinary) (Open) “This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.” J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.