Senior (Graphic) Designer

Since 1990, Cook Systems—a certified veteran-owned IT consulting firm—has been helping businesses and professionals grow through innovation, integrity, and investment in people. We partner with Fortune 500 enterprises and high-growth companies alike to deliver agile technology solutions, AI-driven talent strategies, and our signature FastTrack program that develops the next generation of tech talent.

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COOK SYSTEMS has an immediate need for a Senior Graphic Designer to work onsite three days per week.

The Sr. Graphic Designer is responsible for leading the concepting, design, and execution of high-impact event creative and collateral systems. This role serves as a senior individual contributor, developing scalable visual themes that extend across multiple event touchpoints while ensuring brand consistency and high production quality.

This position requires a balance of conceptual thinking and hands-on execution, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

• Lead the development of on-brand creative concepts for events, including visual themes and design systems
• Translate strategic briefs into compelling visual solutions across multiple formats and channels
• Design scalable assets that can be adapted across event touchpoints and campaigns

• Create and produce a wide range of event-related deliverables, including: 
• Invitations (print and digital)
• Event branding and signage systems
• Presentation decks (PowerPoint, Keynote)
• Digital assets (email graphics, web/event visuals)
• Ensure all deliverables meet brand standards, technical specifications, and production requirements

• Partner closely with Integrated Marketing, Production, Operations, and other creative team members
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with varying timelines and complexity
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback efficiently while maintaining creative integrity

• Respond effectively to fast-turn and rush projects without sacrificing design quality
• Prioritize workload based on business needs and deadlines
• Ensure timely delivery of all creative assets

• 6+ years of professional graphic design experience, ideally in: 
• Event marketing
• Experiential design
• Agency or in-house creative environments
• Strong portfolio demonstrating: 
• Conceptual design work
• Scalable visual systems
• Event or campaign-related deliverables
• Advanced proficiency in: 
• Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)
• Strong presentation design skills (PowerPoint and/or Keynote)
• Experience designing for both print and digital formats
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Experience supporting large-scale corporate events or conferences
• Familiarity with production and print specifications for event materials
• Experience working with cross-functional marketing and operations teams
• Exposure to project management tools (e.g., most would be applicable)

• Consistent delivery of high-quality, on-brand creative assets
• Ability to meet or exceed project deadlines, including rush requests
• Strong stakeholder satisfaction and reduced revision cycles
• Effective management of multiple concurrent projects

• Workplace Setting: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid
• Job Type: Contract
• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
• Job Function: Marketing