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Careers

we’re always open to great conversations with curious people.

If you’re dedicated to creating thoughtful solutions with the client’s best interests in mind, we’d love to talk with you.

Heard Creative is a female-founded creative agency based in Rochester, NY that’s currently seeking a driven and detail-oriented Associate Designer/Art Director to join our team. Our ideal candidate is skilled at working with and evolving established creative and is capable of ideating, developing, and executing original creative concepts. You’ll play a key part in supporting one of our largest clients, a global technology leader, by evolving their existing design systems, ensuring all work is both brand-compliant and infused with new creative perspectives. To succeed in this role, you should be able to function both autonomously and collaboratively with our team, and have a holistic understanding of basic design principles and their applications. At Heard, an associate-level role is an opportunity to bridge the gap between foundational skill and professional craft, providing the space to sharpen your creative instincts while building lasting relationships with our team and our clients.

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WHAT YOU’LL DO: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborative Iteration: Actively participate in creative brainstorms and iterate on designs based on internal feedback and client direction to achieve the best possible output.
Champion Brand Integrity: Maintain and advocate for brand consistency across all touchpoints, ensuring alignment with established brand standards.
Present and Rationalize: Participate in internal and client-facing reviews, presenting creative work and providing clear rationales for design decisions.
Asset Optimization: Refine existing design templates to improve visual impact while ensuring technical feasibility for final production and 100% error-free delivery.
Collaborate Effectively: Communicate ideas accurately and effectively, both internally and externally, valuing clarity and compassionate candor.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING: REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Design Portfolio: Original creative samples highlighting versatility and craft in advertising/marketing communications.
Professional Background: 2 to 3 years of creative design experience within an advertising agency, marketing firm, or in-house creative department (preferred).
Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and experience within Google Workspace (Gmail, Chat, Calendar, Slides) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint).
Technical Versatility: Prior exposure to Adobe Workfront or equivalent project management tools is preferred; a basic understanding of agency workflow and task-tracking is a bonus.
Soft Skills: High emotional intelligence, effective communication, and a collaborative attitude.
Proactive Mindset: A genuine passion for design, continual learning, and evolving ways of working with strong attention to detail.

WHAT YOU’LL GET: COMPENSATION & ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Annual Salary: $45,000 - $50,000 (Full-Time). Please make sure your own salary requirements are within this range before applying.
Extra Rewards: Potential for an annual bonus and performance-based spot bonuses throughout the year.
Balanced Schedule: Standard 40-hour workweek, with flexibility centered around core hours.
Remote Flexibility: We're fully remote, but offer a beautiful office space in downtown Rochester, NY for our local employees to use as desired.
Generous Paid Time Off: People-first PTO policies, including flexible holidays, floating PTO, agency-wide summer and winter breaks, additional holiday closings, and more.
Thoughtful Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision, with 100% employer-paid options for employees), 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance, generous 401(k) match, and more.

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Heard Creative is a female-founded creative agency based in Rochester, NY that’s currently seeking a passionate and growth-oriented Creative Design Intern to join our team. This internship is a unique opportunity for students currently enrolled in graphic design programs (or related majors) to gain hands-on experience in the advertising industry. You’ll work alongside our Designer/Art Directors on real client projects in a supportive, feedback-driven space that values fresh perspectives and the power of listening. To succeed in this role, you should be collaborative, curious, and eager to experiment with new concepts while strengthening your professional craft. At Heard, an internship is more than just observing from the sidelines or handling administrative errands. You will have an immersive, hands-on role that treats you as a true member of the creative team, tasked with meaningful project ownership that may add to your portfolio.

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WHAT YOU’LL DO: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to Creative Projects: Work directly on client projects to gain practical experience while participating in internal reviews to effectively interpret and apply feedback.
Shadow and Learn: Spend time with team members from every department to understand the full agency process and learn efficient professional ways of working.
Engage with Others: Attend meetings and interact directly with clients, team mentors, and agency leadership.
Manage Projects: Strengthen your professional development by learning to manage timelines and project requirements effectively.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING: REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Background: Current enrollment as a junior or senior in a Graphic Design program (or a closely related field) with an understanding of core design principles.
Design Portfolio: Original creative samples that highlight your versatility, attention to detail, and overall craft.
Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and experience within Google Workspace (Gmail, Chat, Calendar, Slides) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint).
Soft Skills: High emotional intelligence, great communication skills, and a collaborative attitude.
Proactive Mindset: A genuine passion for design and a commitment to continual learning.

WHAT YOU’LL GET: COMPENSATION & ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Hourly Compensation: $22.00 per hour (Part-Time).
Program Duration: 10 weeks (aligned with your academic calendar/summer break).
Balanced Schedule: 20–30 hours per week, centered around our core working hours of 10am–4pm ET.
Hybrid Workspace: This role is hybrid, based out of our Rochester, NY office.
Collaborative Culture: An environment that fosters autonomy, curiosity, and belonging.

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Heard Creative Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Heard complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at beHeard@heardcreative.com.

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Heard Creative Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer