[Hiring] Junior Designer @MoonLab

Role Description

MoonLab is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Designer to join our creative team on an initial 3-month contract basis, with the potential to convert to a full-time role based on business needs and overall fit. This is a real opportunity to grow with a creative agency doing meaningful work across live events, brand activations, and marketing initiatives.

• The Junior Designer will support the execution of graphic design assets across MoonLab projects, helping bring creative concepts to life through clear, thoughtful, and production-ready visuals.
• This role assists in carrying creative concepts from development through final delivery, ensuring all work is visually consistent, on brand, and prepared for real world production.
• This position works closely with senior designers, producers, and creative leadership to support graphic ideation and design across physical and digital touchpoints including:
  • Event signage
  • Wayfinding
  • Presentations
  • Event collateral
  • Digital content
  • Internal design needs
• This is an ideal role for a motivated designer early in their career who is excited to learn how design translates into live environments and physical experiences.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in graphic design (agency, in-house, or relevant internship experience).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite & Figma, with a strong emphasis on Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Basic understanding of print production and file setup for physical applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Ability to take direction, ask thoughtful questions, and apply feedback effectively.
• Comfortable working on multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicative, dependable, adaptable, and excited to work across teams and client brands.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals, typography, layout, and visual consistency.
• Interest in experiential design, events, and creating impactful work that exists in the physical world.
• Alignment with MoonLab’s mission pillars of Sustainability, Women’s Empowerment, Giving Back, Mental Health + Wellness, and Diversity & Inclusion.

Requirements

• Support senior designers in executing graphic assets for projects including tradeshows, conferences, pop-ups, galas, and brand activations.
• Assist with the creation, revisions, and execution of graphic design concepts while maintaining client brand guidelines, goals, staying within budget, and objectives.
• Create and update production-ready graphic files for digital and physical applications such as signage, vinyl, decals, banners, wayfinding, and environmental graphics.
• Assist with template and formatting for creative decks, client presentations, recap decks, and internal documentation.
• Assist with moodboard creation, furniture research and vignettes as needed for various types of projects.
• Prepare files for print and fabrication, following provided specs, templates, and production guidelines with the opportunity to learn print vendor communication and management.
• Make revisions quickly and accurately based on internal and client feedback.
• Support internal MoonLab brand design needs as needed, including assets for marketing, social media, awards submissions, internal presentations, and thought leadership initiatives, while maintaining brand consistency and visual standards.
• Partner closely with designers, producers, and the head of design to understand project needs, timelines, and technical requirements.
• Learn how experiential concepts move from creative development to production and installation.
• Support concept development through thoughtful design execution and iteration.
• Work cross functionally to support project timelines and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Learn to translate creative direction into clean, accurate, and buildable graphic assets.
• Participate in internal reviews and feedback sessions to continue developing design skills and production knowledge.
• Develop familiarity with client brands, brand guidelines and project contexts to ensure consistency and accuracy across multi-project deliverables.
• Maintain organized working files and follow MoonLab’s design templates, naming conventions, and versioning standards.
• Assist in managing asset libraries, brand guidelines, and shared design resources.
• Support updates to graphic templates, print grids, and print mechanicals in creative decks.
• Help track graphic deliverables and deadlines in coordination with the production team.
• Support quality control efforts by double checking files for accuracy, consistency, and proper formatting prior to handoff.
• Stay curious and engaged with design, experiential, digital, and social trends.
• Build foundational knowledge of how graphic design functions within live events, digital elements and physical environments.
• Learn best practices for designing with sustainability, accessibility, and real-world constraints in mind.
• Grow technical skills and confidence under the guidance of senior designers and leadership.

Benefits

• Remote-first environment, with office space in Burbank, CA.
• Flexible PTO.
• Generous holiday closure schedule (over a month of paid time off each year).
• Comprehensive medical plans with employer-sponsored dental & vision coverage.
• Life & disability insurance for peace of mind.
• Counseling, career coaching & more through Spring Health.
• Paid parental leave to support growing families.
• Paid time off to volunteer with local organizations of your choice.
• 401(k).
• Professional development reimbursements to fuel your growth.
• Monthly cell phone stipend to keep you connected.