Graphic Designer - Prop

Title: Graphic Designer - Prop Location: United States

Summary

The Graphic Designer role will help bring the Topstep brand to life across a wide range of digital and marketing initiatives. This role is dedicated exclusively to the Prop Trading team, creating compelling visual experiences that attract, educate, and engage traders throughout every stage of their journey. From performance marketing campaigns and product launches to landing pages, email, social media, and lifecycle marketing, this designer will play a key role in strengthening the brand that powers Topstep's continued growth.

The ideal candidate is a highly creative, detail-oriented designer with 4 + years of professional experience and a strong foundation in branding, digital design, typography, and visual storytelling. They should be comfortable owning projects from concept through execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design compelling creative assets across digital, web, email, social, advertising, presentations, and other marketing channels.
• Execute creative concepts that align with campaign objectives, brand standards, and business goals.
• Help maintain and evolve the visual identity of Topstep by applying established brand guidelines consistently.
• Design landing pages, web graphics, templates, and other digital experiences in collaboration with UX, marketing, and development teams.
• Work closely with Art Directors, Project Managers, Copywriters, and other stakeholders to develop thoughtful creative solutions.
• Present design concepts and clearly communicate creative rationale while incorporating feedback throughout the design process.
• Contribute ideas during creative brainstorming sessions and campaign development.

Required Qualifications and Key Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Advertising, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 4 + years of experience as a graphic designer in an in-house creative team or agency environment.
• A strong portfolio showcasing exceptional branding, digital marketing, and visual design work across multiple channels.
• Expert understanding of typography, color, composition, layout, and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma.
• Experience designing for digital channels, including websites, landing pages, email marketing, paid advertising, and social media.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present creative ideas, explain design rationale, and incorporate feedback effectively.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to a highly collaborative, fast-paced creative team.
• Experience with motion graphics, After Effects, video editing, UX/UI design, illustration, or AI-powered creative tools is a plus.

Company Culture & Perks

• Topstep is an engaging working environment that ranges from fully remote to hybrid. We foster a culture of collaboration by keeping cameras on during meetings and maintaining a robust Slack environment for communication.
• Seven Company-paid Holidays and generous Family Leave. Paid time off is front-loaded.
• Competitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance are offered for full-time employees.
• Vacations are encouraged with a bonus for taking 5 consecutive days. Topstep offers a food and groceries budget and contributes towards health and wellness.

New Hire Base Salary Range

• $75,000 - $90,000 annually.
• The compensation offered will take into account the internal compensation structure and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.
• This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Topstep is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are valued. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Interested in the role? Apply today with your resume!

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