Graphic Designer II

About Cerulean

Cerulean Consulting Group is a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based consulting firm that partners with nonprofits, foundations, social enterprises and impact-driven organizations across the Midwest to strengthen fundraising, communications, marketing, public relations and organizational strategy. We value thoughtful strategy, dependable execution, collaboration and sustainable leadership. We believe strong systems let talented people do meaningful work without chaos or burnout.

The Role

We're looking for a Graphic Designer II in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area: a dependable mid-level designer who has moved beyond the junior stage and can turn creative briefs into polished, production-ready work across digital and print with minimal day-to-day oversight. Graphic design is the vast majority of the role, with occasional support for websites, e-newsletters, short-form video and motion graphics. You'll report to our Creative Director, who leads creative direction, quality control and mentorship, and you'll work alongside marketing strategists, designers, web developers, photographers and partners.

What You'll Do

• Design social media graphics, ads, presentations, brochures, signage, event materials, email graphics and branded collateral for client and internal campaigns
• Translate briefs and approved direction into polished designs, and prepare files accurately for print and digital
• Keep work consistent across multiple client brands and brand guidelines
• Support website, landing page and e-newsletter design, and edit short-form marketing videos and motion graphics as needed
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines, keep files organized, and communicate early about questions or timing concerns
• Contribute ideas and apply feedback thoughtfully to future work

What You Bring

• 2–5 years of professional graphic design experience
• A strong portfolio showing thoughtful typography, layout, branding and production quality
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); familiarity with Figma and Canva
• A sharp quality-control eye: you catch typos, alignment issues, wrong dimensions, low-res assets and bad exports
• Strong time management, resourcefulness in finding answers on your own, and the judgment to know when to ask
• Openness to feedback and a collaborative mindset

Preferred

• Experience working with nonprofits, social impact organizations, or corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and/or After Effects
• Basic understanding of responsive web design and UX principles
• Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications or a related field (equivalent experience and a strong portfolio are equally valued)

How It Works

This is a hybrid role for candidates based in or near Fort Wayne, Indiana. It begins as a contract position with an assessment period focused on design quality, reliability, communication and team fit. Successful candidates may be offered full-time employment at the end of the assessment period.

Please include a link to your portfolio with your application.