Graphic Designer

Job Description

Graphic Designer

Corporate Headquarters – Fulton Market Area

215 N. Peoria St.

Chicago, IL 60607

Summary

The Graphic Designer will develop various types of on-brand creative content for Alma marketing collateral using Adobe Creative Suite depending on the medium and goals of the final project. Creating on-brand graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, logos, or imagery for print and digital uses including banner ads, social media posts, website graphics, magazine advertorials, etc.

This position is on-site, and we are looking for highly motivated and driven individuals who want to take their career in sales to the next level! 

Come join the FUN! For You. For Life.  

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Graphic Design using Adobe products for both print and digital spaces
• Use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects
• Make creative decisions on layout and text while maintaining brand continuity
• keep up to date with the latest software, trends, and computer technologies.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles. (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, Bridge, and Acrobat)
• Knowledge of Typography
• Multimedia content development, print, digital, and video
• Media production, communication, and dissemination techniques
• Creative and original mindset
• Stakeholder facing communication
• Project management
• Conceptualize, design, and implement creative graphics and content, both print and digital, on time and within budget

Competencies

• Initiative
• Project Management Skills
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Ability to retain large amounts of information

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field of study
• 3+ years of experience in a graphic design focused role

Skills Required

• Meticulous layout and typography skills required
• Proven ability to edit video (preferably in Adobe Premier Pro and/or After Effects)
• Knowledge and understanding of Agile Methodologies for Project Management
• Positive attitude and approach to the job responsibilities and the Alma team
• Microsoft Applications (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, After Effects, Bridge, and Acrobat)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct reports but assists in mentoring peers and other departments as needed.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position will be exposed to sensitive content provided by our clients. This content may contain have blood, nudity, or other medically relevant content.  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Travel

This position requires 5% travel as needed.

Work Authorization

Documentation showing eligibility to work in the United States will be required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Alma, Inc. is Equal Opportunity Employment:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status.

E-Verification:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm