Brand Designer
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Job Location:
Rosemont, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
28 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
smartdept. is searching for a Brand Designer for a leading professional association client located in Rosemont IL. The ideal candidate will come with 5 years of experience. This is a project-based hybrid 5-month contract opportunity with the possibility of an extension.
Brief Summary:
Join this creative team as a Contract Brand Designer to lead and support a major brand redesign initiative. Youll collaborate closely with marketing and creative staff help establish and implement new brand guidelines and handle a variety of day-to-day design projects. This role is ideal for a designer with agency experience who thrives in both independent and team settings.
Join this creative team as a Contract Brand Designer to lead and support a major brand redesign initiative. Youll collaborate closely with marketing and creative staff help establish and implement new brand guidelines and handle a variety of day-to-day design projects. This role is ideal for a designer with agency experience who thrives in both independent and team settings.
What Youll Do:
- Work as part of a collaborative team to execute a comprehensive brand redesign from concept through launch.
- Develop and implement brand guidelines across digital and print channels.
- Create visual assets templates and presentations that align with the new brand identity.
- Support the teams ongoing design needs including digital print and event collateral.
- Attend 12 in-person meetings per month at their office in Rosemont IL (otherwise remote).
- Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (heavy focus on Adobe XD) Canva and occasionally Adobe Express.
- Ensure all design deliverables are on-brand timely and meet project objectives.
- Provide expertise and guidance to help the team ramp up on new tools or processes as needed.
What Youll Need:
Education/Experience:
- 5 years of professional design experience preferably in an agency or in-house creative team.
- Demonstrated experience with brand launches and applying brand guidelines in a professional setting.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign XD).
- Experience with Canva for quick-turn projects.
- Familiarity with Adobe Express is a plus.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Strong portfolio showcasing brand identity and multi-channel design work.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently.
- Experience working with mission-driven or professional association clients.
- Comfortable presenting and explaining design concepts to stakeholders.
Key Skills
- Digital Marketing
- Marketing
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Market Research
- Project Management
- Product Management
- P&L Management
- Product Development
- Branding
About Company
smartdept. is a nationwide creative, digital, and marketing talent resource. We provide companies with freelance, contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire candidates for on-site, remote, and hybrid opportunities. Our ability to service customers of all sizes, while still taking a b ... View more
