Senior Graphic Designer
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Job Location:
Bolingbrook, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
smartdept. is searching for a Senior Graphic Designer for a manufacturing industry client located in Bolingbrook IL. The ideal candidate will come with 5 years of experience. This is a full-time onsite direct hire opportunity. Compensation for this position is expected to be 75-80K
The Senior Graphic Designer will oversee and execute a wide range of creative projects supporting marketing communications events and internal initiatives. This role blends hands-on design work with project management and team leadership ensuring brand consistency and high standards across all deliverables.
What Youll Do:
- Design custom literature including flyers presentations slide decks spec sheets comparison charts and one-off items for internal needs
- Create and manage email campaigns using Constant Contact
- Develop packaging design and social media graphics
- Contribute to blog creation and proof copy/layouts for team members
- Design trade show and event graphics/materials
- Oversee the corporate apparel program: source vendors secure pricing coordinate samples ordering and distribution
- Manage corporate swag items: sourcing pricing samples ordering and distribution
- Interface with internal departments clients partners and vendors
- Support event planning and execution for both internal company events and external customer events
- Maintain brand consistency and visual identity across all platforms and materials
- Mentor junior designers and provide constructive feedback
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
What Youll Need:
Education/Experience:
- Associates degree in design and/or certificate in graphic design required
- 5 years of professional graphic design experience
Core Design Skills:
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign)
- Strong layout composition and typography skills
- Experience in branding and maintaining visual identity
- Print design expertise including pre-press requirements
- Digital design experienceweb UI/UX and online assets
- Original illustration and motion graphics skills
- Social media platform expertise (LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter etc.)
- Understanding of color theory and its impact on design
- Ability to embrace AI tools as creative assistants
- Proficiency in Office365 and Teams
Project Management & Leadership:
- Experience managing multiple projects meeting deadlines and working within budgets
- Team leadership and mentoring abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Creative problem-solving and time management
Other Important Skills:
- Meticulous attention to detail and consistency
- Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design work (please include examples of email campaignsstandalone and as part of larger campaigns)
- Creativity and innovation; ability to think outside the box
- Adaptability to changing trends and client needs
Attributes:
- Resilience and enthusiasm for adapting to changing priorities
- Proactive attitude and willingness to explore new ideas
- Strong organizational and productivity focus
- High integrity ethics and inclusivity
- Flexibility and commitment to professional development
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Apple Keynote
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- HTML5
- Layout Design
- Production Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Web Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Indesign
- 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
