Job Type: Full Time, Remote (East Coast Preferred)Salary: $65,000 - $75,000Ragan Communications is seeking a digital-first designer with hands-on experience creating engaging, user-friendly digital experiences to join our creative team.This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in digital design, web design, and visual storytelling who understands how smart design can drive engagement, improve user experiences, and support business goals. You’ll bring experience creating digital assets across websites, emails, landing pages, marketing campaigns, video, and AI-powered workflows, while also supporting presentations, reports, event materials, and other branded assets across the company.We’re looking for someone who is curious, motivated, and excited to help push our creative work forward. The ideal candidate stays current with digital design trends, emerging tools, and AI-enabled workflows, and is eager to bring fresh ideas and modern design approaches to the team.What You'll DoDesign digital assets including websites, emails, landing pages, banners and marketing campaignsApply UX/UI best practices to create user-friendly and engaging digital experiencesCreate presentations, reports and branded materials using Adobe InDesign, Microsoft PowerPoint and AI-powered tools that improve efficiency and workflowAssist with design, print production and layout projects, including reports, signage, event materials and other branded collateralProduce video, motion graphics and training content as neededUse tools such as Figma, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Lovable and AI platforms to enhance creative output, improve efficiencies and support digital innovationDevelop creative assets supporting conferences, awards, memberships, training programs, research launches and subscription productsContribute to projects from concept through execution, helping turn ideas into effective creative solutionsBring fresh ideas, design inspiration and emerging AI trends to the teamPartner closely with the Creative Director on projects across digital, print and experiential channelsWhat We're Looking For2-4 years of design experience in-house, agency or freelance environmentsStrong portfolio demonstrating digital design, marketing campaigns and visual problem solvingUnderstanding of UX/UI principles, responsive design and digital best practicesStrong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy, consistency and high-quality deliverablesProficiency in Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign and presentation toolsComfortable using AI tools to generate ideas, accelerate production and improve workflowsKeeps up with digital design trends, UX/UI best practices and emerging creative technologiesBrings a digital-first mindset and a passion for creating engaging, user-friendly experiencesAbility to balance creative thinking with production-focused work while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detailOrganized and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication skills and collaborative mindsetPositive attitude, strong work ethic and desire to grow professionallyBonus SkillsExperience working with AI Tools such as Lovable and CanvaBasic HTML knowledgeVideo editing or motion graphics experienceWhy This Role MattersThis is an opportunity to help shape the future of a creative department that supports one of the most recognized brands serving communicators worldwide. Your work will directly support products, events and experiences used by thousands of professionals each year while helping drive the department's continued evolution toward digital-first creative, modern design practices and AI-enabled workflows.Why Join Ragan:Our core values – Connection, Curiosity, Innovation, and Integrity – guide all we do and help define what’s important to us at Ragan.Comprehensive benefits, including:Health, dental, vision401(k) with employer matchCompany-paid disability and life insuranceGenerous PTO and paid holidaysProfessional development supportEarly close Fridays year-roundDescribe a recent digital design project you worked on from start to finish. Please include the intended audience and the tools you used.About Ragan:Ragan Communications is the leading media brand for communicators, marketers, and HR professionals. For more than 50 years, we’ve delivered trusted industry content, conferences and events, awards programs, and professional development that help teams and leaders grow their impact.How to ApplyWe’re looking for a creative, digital-first designer who is excited to bring fresh ideas and strong design skills to our team.To demonstrate that, please include a brief cover letter explaining:Describe a recent digital design project you worked on from start to finish. Please include the intended audience and the tools you used.Only applications with a cover letter will be considered – this helps us identify candidates who take the time to fully read and engage with our job description.
