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We are a 1,000-piece puzzle. Each of us is essential, interconnected, and intentionally designed. Together we create something powerful: media that matters, growth that lasts, and a culture we are proud to build.
As part of our growth team, The Storytellers and Amplifiers shape how Attention Arc shows up in the world. Through thoughtful design, visual storytelling, and brand expression, this team helps connect our people, our work, and our values to the audiences who matter most.
This role plays an important part in bringing our brand to life across presentations, internal communications, marketing assets, and agency materials. It's an opportunity to grow alongside a developing brand, work closely with senior creative leadership, and contribute to the creative systems that support the future of Attention Arc.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
This is a foundational design role for someone excited to grow their craft in a fast-moving agency environment. You'll support presentation design, visual storytelling, and creative collateral across internal marketing, agency communications, and brand initiatives while learning directly from the Supervisor, Design.
This role is ideal for someone who is highly detail-oriented, visually thoughtful, curious about storytelling, and eager to build both technical and strategic design skills.
Key Responsibilities
Presentation Design & Visual Storytelling

• Apply established visual systems and templates across presentations and marketing assets
• Support the creation of executive-level presentations, internal communications, and agency storytelling materials
• Design visually compelling presentations by adapting new content to existing brand templates
• Translate complex information into clear, engaging, presentation-first storytelling
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Strategy & Stewardship, Activation, Research, Data & Analytics, and Growth to bring ideas to life visually

Brand Stewardship & Creative Execution

• Execute brand standards consistently across internal and external materials
• Support the development of marketing assets including social content, internal communications, branded visuals, and agency materials
• Maintain and organize design resources shared across the company (libraries, templates, asset folders)
• Ensure all deliverables reflect a high standard of craft, polish, and attention to detail

Workflow & Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with the Supervisor, Design to execute against established systems and design direction
• Communicate proactively about project status, feedback, or roadblocks
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Contribute ideas, creative thinking, and curiosity to team discussions and brainstorms
• Learn and grow through mentorship, feedback, and hands-on collaboration

WHAT YOU'LL BRING Experience & Technical Expertise

• Recent graduate or 0 to 1 year of professional design experience
• Strong portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling, typography, layout, and attention to detail, and creative thinking
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn chart and graph design/branding within Microsoft Excel and occasionally Google Sheets
• Comfort working in collaborative presentation tools (PowerPoint, Google Slides, Google Workspace, Keynote or Figma)
• Experience working within brand guidelines and design systems
• Exposure to Figma or similar collaborative design platforms is a plus
• Agency internship or agency experience is helpful but not required

Capabilities

• Strong visual communication and storytelling instincts
• Curiosity and willingness to experiment, learn, and improve
• Highly organized with strong time management skills
• Coachable mindset with openness to feedback and collaboration
• Comfortable balancing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Clear communicator who asks thoughtful questions and collaborates effectively
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craft
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

WHO YOU ARE At Attention Arc, how you work is just as important as what you deliver. Our core competencies define the skills and behaviors that drive strong performance and meaningful impact:

• Credibility - You care deeply about craft and detail, take pride in producing polished work, and approach challenges with curiosity and a willingness to learn.
• Clarity - You organize ideas visually and verbally in ways that help people quickly understand information, stories, and next steps.
• Connection - You collaborate openly across teams, communicate proactively, and contribute positively to shared outcomes without ego.
• Care - You show accountability, professionalism, and respect in how you work with teammates and approach feedback.
• Culture & Character - You're eager to grow, open to coaching, and excited to help shape a creative culture rooted in curiosity, collaboration, and intention.

Together, these behaviors define what it means to do great work here: building trust, driving impact, and creating a culture where people and ideas thrive. WHO WE ARE We're a media agency built for brands that value intention. At Attention Arc, we combine deliberate media craft with technology designed to amplify it. We build trusted partnerships so every decision stays aligned with what matters most. Media doesn't fail because of technology. It fails when intention is missing. That's why we exist. To restore intention to media. At 160 people across four offices in Phoenix, Durham, Irvington, and New York City, we occupy a deliberate sweet spot: big enough to handle major brands and complex business, nimble enough to actually move, make decisions, and drive impact. No unnecessary layers. No slow-moving bureaucracy. Just sharp thinking, fast execution, and tech-enabled. Our culture is shaped by our values:

• All In - we show up with intensity and ownership
• No Sidelines - we collaborate without ego or boundaries
• Move With Curiosity - we ask why, explore boldly, and learn fast
• Truth With Heart - we communicate with honesty and empathy

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION At Attention Arc, we believe people do their best work when they feel they belong. Inclusion isn't just about representation, it's about creating an environment where people feel seen, supported, and comfortable showing up as themselves. We value different lived experiences and perspectives and actively create space for those voices to shape our work. We're committed to building an agency where everyone has a genuine seat at the table and is trusted to step in and contribute, fostering collaboration, encouraging curiosity, and creating opportunities for people to take ownership and make an impact. Because when people feel heard, respected, and confident to step forward, we all move forward together. WHAT WE OFFER Compensation: The estimated range for this role is $55,000 to $70,000. Compensation packages are based on the skill level and experience each candidate brings to the role. We're committed to rewarding our people fairly and supporting their growth with intention. Our salaries are competitive, thoughtfully benchmarked, and designed to ensure equity across roles, experience, and impact. Growth at Attention Arc isn't tied to a calendar, it's driven by performance, progress, and potential. Here's what you can expect:

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Competitive Parental Leave
• Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration
• Mental health support
• Annual agency contribution to 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter benefits and corporate discounts
• Carrot Fertility and family-building support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Casual work environment, team building, and social events

LOCATION We operate on a hybrid, in-office model designed to foster collaboration, mentorship, and hands-on learning. Employees are expected to work from the office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Preferred office locations for this role:

• Phoenix, Arizona
• Irvington, New York

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE US You must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. At this time, we are not sponsoring or providing assistance with obtaining work authorization.