Associate Designer- Marketing and Social Content at Hallmark · Kansas…

Posting Date: 7/2/2026 (all roles are posted internally for a minimum of 8-days) Job Band / Grade: PROF.EX.CORP5 Number of Openings: 1 Hiring Manager: Ron Arens Note: Please initiate a conversation with your manager prior to applying for an internal opportunity

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

The CMS delivers creative marketing solutions to introduce, engage and connect people with products, services and experiences to help them celebrate and care for one another.

WHAT YOU’LL DO & HOW IT SHAPES OUR SUCCESS

The Designer – Marketing and Social Content, creates designs and concepts for a wide range of marketing and social media deliverables and formats, gathering and applying consumer insights and demonstrating brand expertise, proficiency in craft, productivity, creativity, initiative and collaboration.

In this role, you will:

• Employ a range of styles to deliver innovative and successful design solutions
• Collaborate with creative leaders, peers, and cross-functional teams to contribute to a dynamic, engaged, and resilient creative environment.
• Apply industry knowledge, trends and consumer preferences
• Play a key role in ensuring that design strategies are effectively executed in the commercialization process

A proactive approach to professional growth, including seeking and applying feedback, is essential for success in this role.

The Designer should have the versatility to work across various marketing mediums including print, digital, email and more. Lettering and illustration skills as well as photo/video direction experience are encouraged, but not mandatory. The Designer – Marketing and Social Content is assigned work and takes direction from the Studio Art Director (and, at times, the Studio Editorial Director) who lead the team.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

The following are required to be considered for this role:

• BFA or BA in one of the following areas: graphic design, illustration, design, photography, 3D, multimedia or related visual communications field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Your resume will stand out if you have the following:

• Experience working in a collaborative team environment
• Technology Experience: Adobe Creative Suites and Figma; general computer programs supporting business communication (e.g., Word)
• Behaviors/Traits/Aptitude preferred:
  • Visual creative and conceptual thinking skills
  • High aesthetic with ability to translate trends
  • Visioning skills
  • Strong communication skills (written and oral)
  • Time management and organization skills
  • Results orientated
  • Flexible
  • Strategic agility
  • Adaptability and dealing with ambiguity

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, giving you the best of both worlds: collaborating in person at Headquarters in Kansas City, MO and enjoying the flexibility of working remotely.
• A portfolio is required for this position. Your portfolio should be compiled into one PDF document that is no larger than 5 MB. If your portfolio file size is above the 5MB limit, you can submit a one-page overview of your work (see example). You can also submit a link to a personal portfolio website to supplement your uploaded portfolio. Applicants who do not upload a portfolio or one-page overview will not be considered.
• Hallmark is committed to recognizing and rewarding performance. Employees are eligible for annual merit-based increases, aligned with individual and company performance.
• In alignment with our culture of care, Hallmark offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, paid time off, 401K with company match, and profit-sharing.

COME JOIN US! Now’s your chance to embrace a future with Hallmark- just follow the instructions below to apply.

You must show how you meet the basic qualifications in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Accepted file types are DOCX and PDF. 

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment.

Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Hallmark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Principals only please.

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