We are searching for a full-time Designer to bring innovation and a depth of experience in both print and digital communications. We work with local and national clients across a variety of industries and believe brand-led communications makes a difference in our clients’ ability to succeed. This is an incredible opportunity for a smart, fun problem-solver to collaborate with our team and create awesomeness.
Job Responsibilities:
- Research, ideate, concept/design in print and all things digital (web, social campaigns – mobile a plus)
- Provide creative leadership on internal and external campaigns
- Develop brand identities, including logo and mark development for a variety of media
- Collaborate with marketing and account teams to break through and solve communication challenges
- Create press-ready and web-ready files for implementation
- Create motion graphics, edit video files including sound (Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Captivate a plus)
- Possess ninja-like skills with an x-acto knife to create comps and mockups for presentations
- Juggle multiple projects and catch curve-balls in a fast-paced environment
- Take constructive feedback as a means of doing your best work, developing quality iterations
- Share your love of design and excellent experiences with our team
It’s All About Experience:
- Possess a BA, BS or BFA in Graphic Design
- Must have a solid grounding in design principles (communication design, typography, color, image, infographic and page hierarchy)
- Understanding of Information Design (how to analyze and reinterpret complex and abstract information into clear communication)
- Ability to develop communication solutions for print and digital environments within an identity-driven system
- Ability to think in interactive terms pertaining to wayfinding, navigation and experiences in time-based environments
- Work expediently (with inspiration) while possessing good organizational skills
- Experience with B2B marketing and design including for-profit, association and trade group (a plus)
- Member of AIGA (a plus)
What You Will Receive:
- Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to impact the continued success of a high-growth firm
- Experience of working with a group of proven communication designers in a high-energy, idea-driven environment
- Opportunity to push the boundaries of what is expected and what delights users
Compensation:
- Salary Commensurate with Experience
- Vacation, benefits package
- Chicago-based candidates only. No relocation provided.
Candidates only. No recruiters invited.
Interview with us:
Do you want the opportunity to interview with us? Persuade us. Convince us in a one-page, cover letter exactly why we should speak with you. And don’t just give us an outline of your resume. Use the cover letter to tell us what isn’t on your resume. Be creative. Be interesting. Be yourself.
Please email your cover letter, resume and link to (or PDF of) your portfolio/website to careers@wmdesigngroup.com. We look forward to reviewing your experience and interest in our firm.