Minneapolis , Minnesota
|Hybrid
|Contract
Minneapolis, Minnesota
|Hybrid
|Contract
Join a fast-paced, project-based design team supporting high-level leadership with work that spans presentation decks, branded assets, physical artifacts, and immersive experiences. This role is ideal for a creative professional who can move quickly, bring structure to ambiguity, and deliver thoughtful design solutions across print, digital, and spatial environments.
Responsibilities
- Develop editorial, communication, and presentation design solutions that clearly tell a story and support business goals
- Create concept directions through research, sketching, mood boards, mock-ups, and design specifications
- Translate brand guidelines into engaging visual systems, including logos, marks, packaging, signage, and image layouts
- Design materials for both print and digital use, including decks, infographics, and supporting content
- Contribute to exhibit and immersive experience design, including graphic elements that extend into physical spaces
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners and stakeholders to refine ideas and incorporate feedback throughout the design process
- Manage multiple projects at once while maintaining attention to detail, quality, and deadlines
- Support in-office, hands-on installation work as needed, including assembling fixtures, hanging signage, and moving product samples or displays
- Work in a collaborative environment with a strong focus on problem-solving, initiative, and adaptability
Skills
- Four-year degree in Graphic Design or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5–8 years of experience in editorial and communication-focused graphic design
- Strong end-to-end design process experience, from research and concept development through refinement and final delivery
- Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Strong presentation-building skills using Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and SharePoint
- Experience with digital whiteboarding tools such as Miro
- Ability to communicate ideas visually and present work to a variety of audiences
- Comfort working independently, managing ambiguity, and keeping multiple priorities moving forward
- Strong collaboration, client engagement, and stakeholder alignment skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and participate in hands-on installation work when needed
Preferred Skills
- Experience designing for exhibits, immersive environments, or other spatial applications
- Familiarity with generative AI and emerging design technologies
- Video editing experience
- Product design experience
- Background in designing for premium brand experiences, including health and beauty or apparel-related work
- Experience creating brand-focused solutions within established visual systems
- 2D animation skills
- Illustration capabilities
- Experience supporting high-visibility projects in consumer-facing environments
Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where diverse perspectives are valued and encouraged. We believe strong teams are built through a culture of belonging, collaboration, and respect, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.