Careers

Careers

As a women-owned small business, CRA is committed to supporting inclusivity, diversity and equality in the workplace and beyond. In all that we do, we strive to lead with our core values – innovation, passion, integrity, stewardship and teamwork – enabling our employees and partners to reach their full potential.

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Charles Ryan Associates looks for qualified branding enthusiasts who possess the talent, skills and determination to help set us apart. We’re always looking for great people to add to our team, so even if we aren’t formally listing a position, we’d love to hear from you. Please feel free to send us your resume.

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Graphic Designer

CRA is seeking an enthusiastic, talented and smart creative to join our team as a Graphic Designer. The preferred candidate will have the ability to handle all aspects of a client’s creative elements, including print advertising, digital advertising, websites, collateral material, logo development, typography and more. The Graphic Designer will work with the Creative and Art Directors to develop and hone creative executions as well as implement client feedback.

What does CRA do?
We pride ourselves on connecting with audiences by providing exceptional creative in industries that some might not think of as typically creative. We focus on clients in the world of energy, manufacturing, transportation and insurance — while also working in the fields of health care, tourism, retail, non-profit and more. In the end, every brand has a story to tell, and we’re the storytellers.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you ready for a creative challenge and to work with a smart team? Do you have a “solutions-focused” attitude? Then we want to see your portfolio.

Qualifications

  • Two to three years' experience in an advertising and/or design environment.
  • Fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud; must include InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop; skills in After Effects, Animate, Premiere, Dreamweaver or XD are a plus.
  • Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with animation is a plus.
  • Familiarity with video editing is a plus.
  • Familiarity with HTML is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Designs and produces art and copy layouts for visual communications.
  • Designs media in a wide variety of styles that correspond to the clients’ needs.
  • Communicates with Creative and Art Directors as well as our account services team to ensure coordination between client direction and creative product delivery.
  • Meeting assigned deadlines.
  • Presents new ideas to members of the team.
  • Monitors projects through all phases of production.
  • Develops designs that are on strategy and reflect a brand’s personality.

Job Type

  • Full-time
  • Primarily remote with access to office space in either Richmond, VA or Charleston, WV
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As a women-owned small business, CRA is committed to supporting inclusivity, diversity and equality in the workplace and beyond. In all that we do, we strive to lead with our core values – innovation, passion, integrity, stewardship and teamwork – enabling our employees and partners to reach their full potential.

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