Junior Brand Designer (Apprenticeship Track)

UNO Branding — Minneapolis, MN (In-Studio)

UNO Branding is a cross-cultural design studio working at the intersection of identity, community, and brand systems.

We partner with organizations and brands to turn culture into clear, visual frameworks that live across packaging, campaigns, environments, and public-facing platforms.

Cultural Perspective

Our work engages with diverse communities and cultural contexts. We welcome designers of all backgrounds.

What matters is curiosity, respect, and the ability to design for audiences beyond your own lived experience.

The Role

We are seeking a Junior Brand Designer (1–2 years’ experience) to join a small, focused team in a hands-on, studio-based role. This position is structured as an apprenticeship, with direct involvement in real client work across branding, campaigns, packaging, and visual systems.

You will work closely with the Creative Director in a fast-paced environment where expectations are high and feedback is direct.

This is not a remote role. Relocation is not provided. Candidates must be based in or able to work in Minneapolis.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Requirements

1–2 years in a design studio
Strong typography and layout fundamentals
Portfolio showing thinking, not just aesthetics
Ability to work quickly and iterate

Studio Model

In-studio, Minneapolis (required)
Daily interaction and real-time critique
Exposure to strategy, not just execution
Small team, high level of responsibility

Compensation

Contract-to-hire position. Compensation aligned with experience and level.

Apply

Portfolio + brief note info@unobranding.com

Learn more at: www.unobranding.com

Final Note

This role is for designers who want to accelerate their growth.

You will be challenged.

You will move quickly, learn quickly, and improve through real work.

And you will gain direct experience shaping culturally driven design at a high level.

UNO Branding

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