Senior Graphic Designer

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 You’ll 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 You’ll Need :

Education / Experience :

Associate's 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 experience—web, 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 campaigns—standalone 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

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