🎼 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!