We're always on the lookout for talented, passionate people.
If you like the idea of joining a company where your voice is heard, you have the autonomy to show what you can do, and good work is rewarded,
please apply!
About Penn Creative
Penn Creative is a women-owned agency that offers graphic design, writing, marketing strategy, and other creative services. We pride ourselves on providing a fun and friendly work environment that is also fast-paced, collaborative and customer-service driven. Clients range from local nonprofits to major corporations—spanning many industries. Projects range from marketing plans, advertising campaigns, brochures, booklets, posters, evites and infographics to web design, PowerPoint presentations and entire magazines. Each day looks different around here, and there’s rarely a dull moment!
Perks and Benefits
- 10 days of paid vacation time
- 5 days of paid sick time
- 9 paid holidays, which are floating. (Meaning, if you don’t want off on July 4, you can request a different day in July.)
- Up to 2.5 hours as needed of “time to take care of life” that doesn’t subtract from your other PTO (We don’t punish people for needing to attend doctor appointments, go to the bank, pick up a sick child, etc.!)
- Work from home full-time.
- A commission program that financially rewards you for bringing in new clients.
- Retirement plan with employer match. (Fidelity SIMPLE IRA.)
- Employer-sponsored healthcare and dental plans, which offer access to group rates that may be lower than the marketplace.
- We’re not corporate, and there’s no red tape or endless meetings! In contrast, there’s flexibility. We’re open to change! We don’t do things a certain way “because that’s how we’ve always done it.” We’re always looking for better ways to do things.
- The opportunity to branch out beyond your job description and take on new challenges that interest you.
- We offer an environment where we care about you and your ability to enjoy your life outside of work. We don’t just give “lip service” to work-life balance. We aren’t just co-workers; we’re friends and family to one another, and we feel the same about our clients.
- Want to make your own schedule instead of adhering to a rigid 9-5? Let’s talk about it!
Open Positions
Senior Marketing Strategist
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Fully remote, but you must reside in the Greater Philadelphia area
Annual Salary: $80,000
About this Position
Are you a leader who loves the creative process and knows how to develop winning marketing plans? Do you thrive on seeing your ideas drive business growth for your clients? Do you revel in the big picture and the details? Do your friends and family always say, “You’re a planner?” We want to hear from you! Penn Creative is seeking an experienced marketing professional to join our team. Your days will be filled with marketing strategy, client communication, design and writing, plus project planning. This is a position for a real “people person” who likes variety, can adjust on the fly, and works well with different personalities.
The ideal candidate for this position has a
can-do, will-do attitude, is passionate about the creative process, takes initiative, and is looking for a
career opportunity—not just another job.
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter, resume and portfolio. All elements must be submitted to be considered for this position. Please take care to address your cover letter to the company owners by name, Jenny Strauss and Sierra Skidmore. Due to the volume of applications, we will only respond to the most qualified candidates. (No phone calls, please.)
Essential Functions
- Marketing Strategy Develop and implement comprehensive marketing plans to achieve client business goals, using research, data analysis, and creativity to build brand awareness and drive sales by identifying target audiences, crafting campaigns, and measuring performance to ensure return on investment.
- Client Relations Be a trusted liaison between clients and our team, including taking the lead role on specific projects.
- Writing Write and edit content for projects, including emails, websites and social media.
- Design Basic, occasional work on websites and PowerPoint presentations, including loading content and making minor design adjustments. (You don’t need extensive graphic design experience, but you need a good eye, and the ability to learn the basics of adding and deleting content.)
- Project Management Field client requests, utilize our software (Asana), and work with our internal team to create schedules and ensure deadlines and business goals are met. This also includes reviewing business proposals and monitoring project budgets.
- Participation Attend industry events, read industry newsletters, watch webinars, etc., to improve your skillset and stay abreast of the latest marketing trends.
Requirements
- 8+ years of marketing experience in an AGENCY setting (excluding internships/ student work/freelance)
- Design eye and ability to help enforce brand guidelines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with the Mac platform and Asana.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Social media experience. (You must be versed in the top social media platforms.)
- Strong sense of accountability.
- Able to work accurately under tight deadlines.
- Ability to go with the flow and adjust on the fly.
- Go the extra mile and pitch in wherever needed. (“That’s not my job!” isn’t in our vocabulary.)
Freelance Senior Graphic Designer
Position Type: Contract
Location: Fully remote. We are accepting applicants from anywhere in the eastern standard and central time zones.
Pay: Negotiable, depending on experience
About this Position
You will develop and implement a wide range of projects. Print projects include booklets, brochures, signage, labels, posters, flyers, and banners. Digital projects include websites, emails, PowerPoint presentations, and social media. Depending on your skills, you may also work on video editing, advertising, animation, and interactive displays. Some projects will include concept work—coming up with ideas for our clients. But most times, you will focus on implementing designs and managing content. The right candidate for this position will be someone who embraces learning, welcomes critiques and challenges, and is eager to go the extra mile. Please apply if you’re hardworking and bold—ready to take both Penn Creative and your career to the next level!
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter, resume and portfolio. All elements must be submitted to be considered for this position. Please take care to address your cover letter to the company owners by name, Jenny Strauss and Sierra Skidmore. Due to the volume of applications, we will only respond to the most qualified candidates. (No phone calls, please.)
Essential Functions
- Collaborating with the Penn Creative team in all stages of the creative process
- Developing original concepts and staying abreast of the latest design trends
- Thinking strategically about each project’s unique needs
- Learning and managing client brands
- Sharing your ideas and opinions in a positive and constructive manner
Requirements
- Passion for delivering outstanding design work!
- Your portfolio must include samples with a clean, modern aesthetic—appropriate for sophisticated corporate clients.
- Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, digital design, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience (excluding internships and student work).
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint. (You MUST be near expert-level in InDesign. If you’re not, please do not apply.)
- Proficiency in all steps of the production process (preflighting, collecting, resizing, etc.).
- Experience with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp and Constant Contact.
- Familiarity with front-end web development platforms such as Duda and Squarespace.
- Experience with User Experience / User Interface (UX/UI).
- Experience creating animated graphics and video editing is a plus.
- Familiarity with Google and Facebook ads is a huge plus.
- Ability to manage details accurately under tight deadlines—and with a positive attitude.
- Extraordinary time management, organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
- A fearless spirit—you need to embrace taking risks, asking questions, seeking clarification and learning new things.
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