With a culture of recognition and reputation for excellence, ELS is the ideal organization in which to develop a long and successful career!
ELS is hiring for the position of Graphic Designer in Chicago, Illinois.
Overview
The Graphic Designer is responsible for contributing to concept development and to the translation and extension of brand concepts into effective visual communication designs for digital and print campaigns.
Under the direction of a Graphic Design Manager, you will work hands-on with several projects at a time and will be involved in all phases of creative development.
You will be responsible for executing projects with guidance of the senior creative staff.
The Graphic Designer should have attention to detail, be pro-active, have a strong work ethic, good customer experience / people skills in line with our company’s core values, the ability to multi-task under ever changing deadlines;
have a creative eye for design, composition, typography, and photo selection with the ability to edit and touch up images.
You will be involved in conceptualizing and executing new creative for email, digital ad and web assets, social media, print collateral, as well as executing on existing branded templates.
A good knowledge of the following tools and skill sets are required :
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Mac) : Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, as well as Acrobat, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint,
with skillful use of typography, design layout, and photo editing.
A working knowledge of Premier Pro, After Effects, video editing, animation, or email design best practices including responsive design, HTML / HTML5 / CSS and / or any email service provider (ESP) or email content builders such as : Acoustic, Message Composer, or Litmus is a plus.
Responsibilities :
Design opportunities will include, but are not limited to conceptualizing, designing, developing, implementing, and A / B testing email marketing promotions, digital newsletters and blogs, social and digital display ads, remarketing / retargeting display ads,
print collateral, designing logos and branded campaigns, along with other various informational and promotional materials.
Producing attractive and effective designs for all media platforms
Design and execution of email campaigns (new creative as well as branded templates)
Supporting the team throughout the execution of digital campaigns and printed projects
Liaising effectively with internal clients and other team members
Offering input to creative meetings and sharing ideas
Communicating with senior team members to receive feedback
Aspirations
You are learning to excel at working and managing priorities independently, with oversight from your creative team leads.
You have a can-do, ready to learn mindset to wear multiple hats and expand your existing skills. You aim to produce work of the highest standards offering variations and creative options, and are passionate about design, trends, and evolving technology.
Communication is a big part of the job, so the Graphic Designer must feel confident enough to contribute to the entire creative process.
Keeping a finger on the pulse of current and competitive trends and going above and beyond is also a key factor when moving towards promotion and recognition.
Qualifications and Skills required :
Bachelor’s Degree with a major / concentration in : Graphic Design / Communication Design / Advertising Design / Digital Communication / Graphic Communications / Visual Communication Design / or other related degree from an accredited university or college and demonstrated technical knowledge and equivalent work experience.
1-3 years graphic design experience in addition to general graphic design knowledge
The ability to meet deadlines in a high-pressure result driven environment
The ability to see projects through from inception, production, and completion
Strong verbal, written, proofreading and communication skills with attention to detail
Good organizational and time management skills that support the rest of the team
The motivation to maintain and improve design standards while having an inquisitive and investigative mind
In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including : medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401(k) employer match, and paid vacations, holidays, and sick time.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and thank all applicants.
Full-time