Sr. Graphic Designer

The Sr. Graphic Designer is responsible for providing innovative graphic design services to support the sales department and manage graphics projects. This includes designing and creating eye-catching graphics, collaborating with teams, and ensuring project deadlines are met.

Responsibilities

• Designs and creates creative, eye catching conceptual and computer graphic designs using the latest version of Mac based software for a variety of uses for event decor
• Assesses and adjusts designs to bring themes and client’s vision to life
• Collaborates with other graphic designers and design teams across the company to achieve high level design aesthetics that are cohesive and in harmony with the event or project style goals
• Coordinates, prioritizes, proofreads and produces logos, collateral, custom signage, and environmental graphics for multiple projects with overlapping deadlines
• Utilizes time management skills to ensure deadlines are met
• Maintains and coordinates proper project file management on computer, server and storage media
• Participates in various meetings as a representative of the department
• Prepares pull sheets and visual instructions for graphic production workers to prepare and assemble deliverables for samples and events
• Complies with all department and company safety guidelines, procedures, and rules
• Mentors safe work practices to co-workers and team
• Completes all safety training as directed and within established timelines
• Interfaces professionally with all people, internal and external, in a kind and respectful manner
• Tracks and enters time and assigns hours and tasks to appropriate events and jobs in time and attendance system
• Completes all Human Resources and Payroll tasks and notifications through the Employee Self Service Online Portal on a weekly basis, as directed and within established timelines
• Assists in other departments as needed and directed

Requirements

• A college degree in Graphic Design (specifically BS or BFA)
• 5+ years of prior graphic design experience is required
• Knowledge and proven experience with current creative and production software including Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, etc.
• Strong conceptual design skills and sense of style
• Excellent communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure
• Strong ability to multi-task, pay attention to details, manage fluctuating priorities and work fast and efficiently
• Great attitude and team player
• Knowledge of large-scale graphic designs a plus

Key Skills

• Strong conceptual design skills and sense of style
• Excellent communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure
• Strong ability to multi-task, pay attention to details, manage fluctuating priorities and work fast and efficiently
• Great attitude and team player
• Knowledge of large-scale graphic designs a plus
• Proficiency in industry-standard design software (i.e., Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design, etc.)

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Paid vacation days, and holidays, in compliance with Illinois state law
• Training & Development: Opportunities for skill development and career advancement
• Flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend availability
• Travel opportunities for local and out-of-state events
• Safe and supportive work environment