Creative Marketing Designer

(Wage Depends on Experience)

About Us

Local Black Hills is a locally owned media company connecting businesses with residents and visitors across the region. Our brands include Black Hills Community Connection, Trail Addict, Black Hills Things to Do, and LocalBlackHills.com. We produce high-quality print publications, digital platforms, and video content that highlight local businesses, outdoor adventures, and community stories.

We are looking for a creative, organized, and self-motivated designer who can work independently while collaborating with our team to produce engaging print, digital, and video content.

Position Overview

The Creative Marketing Designer will be responsible for designing client advertisements, publication layouts, digital graphics, and assisting with video editing for our YouTube channels. This role blends print production, digital marketing design, and multimedia content creation.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can balance creativity with deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Print & Client Ad Design

• Design print advertisements for local businesses
• Work directly with clients and sales team to create effective ad layouts
• Prepare print-ready files for publications
• Design layouts for magazines and guides
• Ensure brand consistency across all materials

Digital Marketing & Social Media

• Create graphics for websites and landing pages
• Design email marketing campaigns
• Create social media graphics and promotional materials
• Design digital ad creatives

Video & YouTube Content

• Edit videos for the Trail Addict & Local Black Hills YouTube channels
• Create thumbnails and video graphics
• Add music, titles, transitions, and branding elements
• Assist with basic content formatting and publishing

Website & WordPress Support

• Upload and format content in WordPress
• Update business listings and pages
• Assist with design adjustments and content updates

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Experience designing client ads
• Video editing experience
• Experience with WordPress
• Understanding of print production and file setup
• Familiarity with digital marketing and social media design
• Strong layout, typography, and branding skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and within a team

Bonus Skills:

• Basic photography skills
• YouTube optimization knowledge
• SEO familiarity
• Experience in media, publishing, or advertising

What We’re Looking For

• A self-starter who takes initiative
• Strong communication skills
• Someone who enjoys working with local businesses
• Detail-oriented and organized
• A creative problem-solver
• Someone who appreciates the Black Hills lifestyle and outdoor community

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment
• Opportunity to shape growing local brands
• Collaborative, community-focused team
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Room for growth as our media company expands

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $41,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person