About Cognizant Corporate
Cognizant Corporate is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to excellence and driven by outcomes that matter. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth.
At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. We empower our people to think strategically, inspire others, and lead with purpose, always guided by our core values.
About the role
As a Junior Visual Designer, you will create compelling visual content that supports global marketing, communications, and brand initiatives across digital, social, web, presentation, email, and print channels. You will be a key member of the Global Design Studio, collaborating with designers, creative leads, strategists, copywriters, marketing teams, and project stakeholders.
You will bring ideas to life while developing your design expertise in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. This is an opportunity for an emerging designer who is passionate about visual storytelling, brand design, and exploring AI-powered creative tools and workflows.
In this role, you will:
- Create high-quality visual assets for digital, social, web, presentations, email campaigns, print, and marketing communications.
- Apply Cognizant brand guidelines consistently and support campaign assets from concept through final execution.
- Collaborate with designers, copywriters, marketers, creative leads, and project stakeholders to develop engaging creative solutions.
- Support image selection, layout design, typography, visual storytelling, and the preparation and optimization of files for digital and print production.
- Use AI-enabled creative tools to support ideation, content generation, and design workflows while maintaining brand quality standards.
- Contribute ideas during brainstorming sessions and creative reviews, participate in design critiques, and continuously develop creative and technical skills.
- Manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Embrace Cognizant’s culture by striving for excellence, focusing on meaningful outcomes, collaborating effectively, prioritizing quality, remaining curious, and committing to continuous learning.
What you must have to be considered
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Digital Design, or a related field.
- One to three years of professional design experience, including internship, agency, or in-house creative experience.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating design fundamentals, creativity, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Understanding of typography, composition, color theory, and layout design.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to accept feedback and iterate quickly.
- A strong sense of ownership and a desire to create meaningful outcomes.
- Embodiment of Cognizant’s values: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do the Right Thing, and Own It.
These will help you succeed
- Familiarity with PowerPoint and Figma.
- Interest in emerging design technologies, including generative AI tools and creative automation.
- A passion for visual storytelling and brand design.
- The ability to contribute ideas during brainstorming sessions and creative reviews.
- The ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
Location
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
We’re excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you meet only the minimum requirements listed. Consider the transferable experiences and unique skills that may enable you to bring new and exciting contributions to this role.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until September 24, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $65,000 - $75,000, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the applicable United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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