JUNIOR OR MID-WEIGHT GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Big Monocle is looking for a Junior Designer with strong typographic and layout fundamentals who’s excited to grow across brand, marketing, digital, and UI-adjacent work.
We’re remote-first by design, with regular in-person meetups in the Salt Lake City area as we get going. If you’re looking for daily in-studio work, this likely isn’t the right fit. If you’re self-directed, curious, and motivated, keep reading.
What We’re Looking For
You have a BFA in Graphic Design or related design program (required)
You’ve spent 1–2 years designing professionally (internships and freelance count)
You have a sharp eye for typography, layout, and visual hierarchy (you notice bad kerning in the wild and can’t unsee it)
You have excellent attention to detail and craft
You can take direction, ask smart questions, and turn feedback into better work
You can manage files, versions, and handoffs cleanly
You’re excited to learn and grow
Technical Requirements
Figma (required) — interest in UI/UX and responsive design is important
Adobe Creative Suite (required)
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
Experience working on:
Digital and social assets
Basic print materials
Brand systems and templates
How You Work (and How We Do Too)
You can manage yourself in a remote environment
You take responsibility and see things through
You care about details, polish, and intention
You communicate clearly and professionally
You protect your energy so you can do your best work
You bring curiosity and momentum, not fear or ego
The Details
Contract role for the first 3 months
Strong potential to convert to full-time based on fit and performance
Remote-first, with regular SLC meetups with the Art Director
You’ll work across branding, digital, and evolving UI-adjacent projects
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401-k, and more for W2 employees
To Apply
Please email [email protected]
Use the subject line: “Designer position: [Your Name]”
Include the following:
A portfolio (PDF or website)
A brief note about why this role and work style appeal to you
Confirmation that you’re Utah-based
Confirmation that you have a BFA and say where from
Salary range: $48k to $61k depending on experience
About Big Monocle
Big Monocle is a strategy-led creative agency that believes the work is play — not because it’s easy, but because doing great work requires curiosity, presence, and care. We value craft, clarity, and thoughtful thinking, and we take pride in making things that are both beautiful and useful.
We work with smart, mission-driven clients across healthcare, energy, technology, and social impact. Our team is small, senior-led, and deeply collaborative. There’s no bureaucracy, no layers of approval for the sake of it, and no interest in performative hustle. We trust people to manage their time, bring their whole brain to the work, and keep getting better at their craft.
We value strong fundamentals, good taste, clear communication, and mutual respect. We believe people do their best work when they feel trusted, supported, and challenged.
