How to hire a graphic designer/coordinator

How to hire a graphic designer/coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step graphic designer/coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a graphic designer/coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new graphic designer/coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the graphic designer/coordinator you need to hire. Certain graphic designer/coordinator roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A graphic designer/coordinator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, graphic designer/coordinators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of graphic designer/coordinators.

   Type of Graphic Designer/Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Graphic Designer/Coordinator	Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for various applications such as advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports.	$17-40
   Web Designer	A web designer is a creative professional responsible for creating and redesigning the content and layout of websites. Web designers are required to meet clients and users to discuss the needs and goals of their clients... Show more	$20-46
   Visual Designer	A visual designer is someone who creates designs for a variety of platforms such as Internet and intranet sites, games, and wearables. The duties of visual designers depend on the specific project or industry in which they are working... Show more	$24-68

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Flyers
   • Digital Marketing
   • Brochures
   • Adobe Creative Suite
   • Graphic Design
   • Photography
   • Adobe Photoshop
   • Posters
   • Facebook
   • Adobe Illustrator
   • Art Direction
   • Adobe Indesign
   • HTML
   • Layout Design

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   Responsibilities:

   • Work closely with physicians and nurses to achieve quality results of brochures, flyers, posters, and other publications.
   • Manage an in-house advertisement/mailer for a vendor.
   • Redesign, update and maintain print materials such as program catalogs, postcards, flyers, posters and email marketing campaigns.
   • Maintain the website content using HTML and content management system.
   • Authore DVD's and create design interfaces for DVD projects.
   • Proofread and edit news stories, articles, reader questionnaires and activities.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your graphic designer/coordinator job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A graphic designer/coordinator salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a graphic designer/coordinator in Kentucky may be lower than in Virginia, and an entry-level graphic designer/coordinator usually earns less than a senior-level graphic designer/coordinator. Additionally, a graphic designer/coordinator with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average graphic designer/coordinator salary

   $56,666yearly

   $27.24 hourly rate

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   Entry-level graphic designer/coordinator salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average graphic designer/coordinator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$80,107	$39
   2	Oregon	$67,637	$33
   3	New York	$64,730	$31
   4	Nevada	$56,388	$27
   5	Illinois	$56,003	$27
   6	Michigan	$54,257	$26
   7	Texas	$51,909	$25
   8	Pennsylvania	$51,556	$25
   9	Iowa	$46,762	$22
   10	South Carolina	$46,493	$22
   11	Missouri	$45,408	$22
   12	Indiana	$45,108	$22
   13	Arkansas	$44,097	$21
   14	Oklahoma	$40,203	$19

   Average graphic designer/coordinator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Hobby Lobby	$96,747	$46.51	4
   2	Calderon Textiles	$66,948	$32.19
   3	Newell Brands	$63,439	$30.50	6
   4	Burrell Behavioral Health	$62,995	$30.29
   5	DCM	$62,702	$30.15
   6	Brown & Brown	$62,317	$29.96
   7	Sun Country Airlines	$59,828	$28.76	2
   8	University of Nevada, Reno	$56,658	$27.24	1
   9	Randstad North America, Inc.	$55,257	$26.57	1
   10	Hillsdale College	$54,688	$26.29
   11	ETC, Inc.	$53,630	$25.78
   12	University of Pennsylvania	$51,426	$24.72
   13	University of Oklahoma	$48,719	$23.42	2
   14	Feeding San Diego	$43,322	$20.83
   15	University of South Carolina	$39,836	$19.15	3

4. Writing a graphic designer/coordinator job description

   A job description for a graphic designer/coordinator role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a graphic designer/coordinator job description:

   Graphic designer/coordinator job description example

   Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.
   Brown & Brown has an exciting opportunity available for a Graphic Design Coordinator for our team in Dallas, TX!
   
   The Graphic Design Coordinator will be responsible for a broad variety of support services for internal and external customers. This position will support the Communications Team in the Employee Benefits Department.
   
   WHAT YOU'LL DO:
   Design and update client benefit guides and other print materials and all other supporting documentation including presentations, marketing material, etc. General project management skills utilizing a web-based project management system. Acquire overall insurance knowledge. Basic RFP response support. Benefit apps updates and team support.
   
   WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
   
   Minimum Associates degree in graphic design preferred. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite. Strong visual design, demonstrating an understanding of latest trends in color, layout, and typography. Very strong attention to detail, especially spelling, grammar, and basic design rules. Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to independently make accurate decisions. Excellent organizational, time management and documentation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong commitment to customer service. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise a high level of discretion. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects with various deadlines, and to work effectively under pressure with poise and professionalism. Demonstrated ability to effectively balance the needs of the business with the needs of individual employees and to manage processes to maximize positive outcomes. Excellent research, project planning, and time management skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Willingness to collaborate with cross-functional teams, iterate on designs, and be open to and implement changes from constructive feedback. Ability to take initiative, seek additional work as needed and problem solve. Adaptability to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
   
   WHAT WE OFFER:
   Excellent growth and advancement opportunities Competitive pay based on experience Paid Time Off Generous benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
   
   We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right graphic designer/coordinator for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with graphic designer/coordinators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit graphic designer/coordinators who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your graphic designer/coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit graphic designer/coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dribbble, authentic jobs, working not working, coroflot.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with graphic designer/coordinator candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new graphic designer/coordinator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the graphic designer/coordinator position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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