Chicago, IL
6 days ago
Graphic Designer
We’re looking for a Graphic Designer to join our marketing team! We’re an industry-based organization but we’re very passionate about our brand and the interpretation of our culture, passion and vision through our brand interactions. Our brand is all about thinking differently – so our ideal candidate is someone who isn’t afraid to take risks, openly contribute ideas, embrace the unconventional and creatively collaborate. Joining Daniels you would be propelled into a very exciting and fast-moving environment; we are an entrepreneurial company, we embrace innovation and are passionate about driving genuine brand engagement and customer results. To fill this position we would be looking for someone who loves a challenge, and is highly collaborative, creative and passionate about applying their design flair to drive company culture, brand engagement, and commercial wins.
Role OverviewYou will be joining a global marketing team that manages all facets of digital marketing, internal and external communications, lead generation, tender writing, and multi-functional design – it’s a happening department and there is never a dull moment! Our design needs are very broad – you will be working on digital projects, new brand identities, event branding, customer proposals and many beautiful printed things. We guarantee that you will have your hands full! We have multiple brands that we are responsible for, so there will be a component of your role that is focused on building the visual identity of several brands on social and digital platforms.What you will doConceptualize and manage digital and printed design projects in collaboration with the other graphic designers and broader marketing teamBe design support for our multitude of brands and drive brand direction across social media and other advertising platformsDesign advertising for retargeting, social media and other web-based campaignsDesign digital landing page imagery and digital assets for recruitment, sales campaigns and blogsPrinted design initiatives including brochures & flyers, trade show banners, vehicle wraps, uniforms and signageProvide design support for customer proposals, presentations and tender responsesAttend strategy sessions with marketing and communications leadershipCandidate ProfileExperience4+ years working in a commercial environment in a design role that includes both printed and digital designExperience owning brand guidelines, upholding a company’s “look and feel” whilst applying creative innovation to each independent projectExperience designing for web and social platformsExperience with project management and managing project timelines (not only your own, but also of any contractors)Experience in scoping & leading projects from start to finish (particularly projects that span across different departments)
SkillsLoves design! Strong flair in ideation & innovation.High level of proficiency in the use of the Adobe Suite; particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects is a plus!Self-starter, detail oriented, well organized, able to handle multiple projects at any given time and comfortable working in a fast-paced environmentHas an innate creativity to conceptualize designs in accordance with our branding guidelines, whilst also possessing the technical graphic design skills to materialize themHave the ability to self-manage your time and projects from initiation through to completion, in addition to managing any external contractors in tandem, providing them clear timelines and deliverablesSkilled in working effectively with cross-functional teamsAbility to eloquently present concepts and explain design approach and reasoningReceptive and appreciative of feedback, and enjoys a collaborative environmentExtremely strong organizational and time-management skills in workflow, deadline adherence and file organization is a mustExperience in basic animation/motion graphics is a plus!
Work-Style CompetenciesTeamwork and Communication: Possesses the ability to work with a number of different talents within the businessFlexibility, Adaptability: Able to move with changing goalposts.Visual Thinker: Constantly voice and execute innovative creative solutions for marketing initiatives and advertising campaignsTakes Ownership: Can take on a project and run with it independently as a very hands-on contributor.A Doer: Gets stuff done! Moves fast and has a bias for action and execution.$70,000 - $78,000 a year
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