Junior Graphic Designer

Description

Smithbucklin, a 100 percent employee-owned association management company, is looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to join the Creative Services team in our Chicago office. The Junior Graphic Designer will partner with creative and marketing staff to support the visual communication strategy of our not-for-profit client organizations by assisting with the creation of high impact, brand-consistent designs intended to engage, attract and sell for print, digital and video media. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career alongside a high-performing, imaginative and collaborative team of designers.At Smithbucklin, we embody a culture driven by optimism, ambition, expertise, and thoughtfulness, where every team member is empowered to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Join us in shaping the future of association management, where our values serve as the cornerstone of our success.What You Will Do

• You will have a critical support role in the design functions of our Creative Services team, with the opportunity to collaborate with our creative directors, art directors, and designers through the conceptualization, development and production of a range of print and digital projects, to include:
• Various theme designs, meeting programs and promotional materials, onsite signage, print and electronic publications, videos, social media, websites, logos, mobile applications, banner ads, interactive campaigns, infographics and other solutions
• You will be encouraged to explore and share new knowledge about trends, tools, and techniques in print and digital graphic design

This Role Might Be for You If…

• You possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to collaborate openly with creative and marketing staff, and at the same time, work independently on several different projects at once
• You possess strong visual and conceptual skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You demonstrate exceptional layout and typography skills
• You exhibit the ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple tasks, problem solve and deliver against tight deadlines
• You are detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• You have the ability to design according to creative direction in a wide variety of styles
• You demonstrate the ability to listen, adapt and incorporate feedback

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution with a concentration in Graphic Design or equivalent experience
• 0-2 years of relevant professional experience, to include hands-on experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop

Preferred Qualifications

• Working proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and After Effects is a plus
• Familiarity with Figma is a plus
• Proficiency with basic computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Where Do You Fit?Whether you are just beginning your career or are a mid- or senior-level professional, working at Smithbucklin will offer you countless opportunities to develop transferrable skills, acquire meaningful knowledge and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace. By working collaboratively with smart, ambitious, multi-talented, genuine and hardworking colleagues, you will build meaningful, deep and enduring relationships that will serve you well throughout your career, regardless of your chosen path. In addition, as a 100 percent employee-owned company, Smithbucklin offers all our people – regardless of position or compensation – an equal chance to experience the fulfillment and reap the benefits of ownership. As owners, our employees control the destiny of Smithbucklin and are unified in the goal of building a great, enduring company.Our hybrid environment offers you the option to work from home two days per week. Employees will work a standard 40-hour week, with the possibility of additional hours based on project deadlines.Smithbucklin considers several factors when determining compensation, including a candidate's recent coursework, training, experience, and certifications, among other considerations. The expected pay for this role is $56,000.Equal Employment OpportunityAt Smithbucklin, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.