Junior Designer (email design) at MissionStaff

At MissionStaff, we connect top talent in Business Services, Tech, Marketing & Creative with companies of all sizes—offering flexible, high-touch staffing solutions. We are currently filling the following contract position with our client.

Summary

Contract-to-hire junior email designer to support a senior designer on email/template work. This role focuses on building and configuring responsive email templates (Knak) and ensuring brand-consistent, mobile-first designs. Hybrid schedule required: approximately 3 days/week on-site in Reading, PA.

Responsibilities

• Set up and configure Knak email templates and maintain template libraries.
• Translate design concepts into responsive, mobile-first email layouts.
• Collaborate with the communications team and project managers to ensure project requirements are met on time.
• Maintain brand guidelines and ensure visual consistency across email communications.
• Optimize assets and prepare files for handoff to the email campaign team.
• Work at a fast pace while accepting direction and feedback from a senior designer.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a designer, preferably with email design experience.
• 1–3 years working in Knak (template setup and management).
• Basic HTML knowledge and familiarity with email-friendly HTML/CSS practices.
• Experience with Marketo or similar email marketing platforms is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Portfolio demonstrating responsive and mobile-first email designs.
  
  

MissionStaff is an equal opportunity employer.