Graphic Designer (Atlanta Based)

Graphic Designer (Atlanta-Based)

Location: CardsHQ: Atlanta, GA

Position Type: Full-Time (Salaried)

Starting Pay Range (experience based): $45,000 - $55,000

CardsHQ is seeking a creative, detail-driven Graphic Designer to join our growing team in Atlanta.

This role is central to shaping the visual identity of CardsHQ across live-streaming platforms, social media, marketing campaigns, and in-store experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong design instincts, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and bring fresh ideas that enhance engagement and brand consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing & Brand Graphics

• Produce engaging visuals for social media (Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook) across CardsHQ & Graded Grails brands.
• Adapt content for platform-specific formats, including Reels, covers, stories, and ads.
• Design graphics for company websites (homepage banners, product highlights, rotating headers, and informational visuals).
• Enhance and touch up product photos for e-commerce listings with clean, consistent quality.
• Design assets for email/SMS marketing campaigns that are mobile-friendly and visually clear.
• Create in-store signage (posters, banners, event promotions, new releases) and coordinate with print vendors for production.
• Develop flyers, trade show materials, and handouts to promote CardsHQ at in-store events and industry shows.

Breaking / Live Streaming Support

• Design eye-catching, platform-optimized thumbnails for Whatnot and Fanatics Live streams.
• Maintain consistency in branding across series, sports, and special breaks.
• Develop live-stream overlays, event overlays (Whatnot Card Show, Virtual, The National, etc.), and team boards for clear, branded displays.
• Create professional digital backgrounds for streamers using blue/green screen setups.

Collaboration & Flexibility

• Respond quickly to fast-turnaround design requests (e.g., product drops, promotions).
• Work closely with breaking, marketing, retail, and operations teams to refine and iterate design assets.
• Apply feedback and test design variations to maximize engagement

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a graphic designer (retail, sports, or TCG industry experience is a plus).
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) or equivalent tools.
• Strong eye for branding, layout, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Experience optimizing graphics for social media platforms and live-streaming environments.

Skills and Experience We Value:

• Strong portfolio showcasing branding and digital marketing assets.
• Experience designing for live-streaming platforms and social media engagement.
• Ability to quickly adapt style and tone to match brand identity.
• Creative problem-solver with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to high-quality output.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance offered to full-time employees.
• Paid Time-Off accrued during employment.
• 401(k) offered after a vetting period.

Creative and growth opportunities within a fast-growing company.Join a team passionate about trading cards, live streaming, and community. Apply now and help shape the visual future of CardsHQ!

The position requires employment and attendance at our Atlanta, GA location. (No remote opportunities currently available).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please include a portfolio of design work related to social media posting that best represents your work that relates to the job description. (Thumbnails, marketing designs, signage, etc.):
• Do you collect anything? If so, what is your favorite piece from your collection?

Work Location: In person