Social Media Graphic Designer

Job Title: Social Media Graphic Designer

Location: Chicago IL
Duration: Long Term Contract

Description:

PURPOSE:
We are looking for a graphic design contractor to support the social media teams many initiatives and projects including social asset creation support video editing as well as additional visual designrelated duties.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create engaging social content graphics for multiple brands on multiple channels based on strategies provided by Social Media Managers
Instagram/Facebook Stories design concepting & creation for multiple brands
Brainstorming ideating and concepting new templates and formats for social platforms and multiple brands
Develop designs and graphics that are on strategy & reflect brands pillars
Basic video editing (recoloring formatting GIF creation etc)
Additional graphic design support for Social Media team as needed
Photography to support various social content needs and executions is a plus
Manage individual project production schedules for ontime delivery

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
**.** of 3 years of experience working in a graphic design role
Strong portfolio demonstrating spectrum of work & skill set
Strong familiarity with design software and technologies (InDesign Illustrator Photoshop) as well as video editing software and business software (Power Point Keynote Word Pages)
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
Highly creative and immersed in social media with indepth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms
Ability to work with a variety of partners and team members across different projects
Highly selfmotivated
Deadline & detailoriented
Proven analytical and problemsolving abilities

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Strong time management skills
Excellent visual design skills
Some professional photography background

EDUCATION:
College degree preferably with major or focus in graphic design