Designer

Old Town School of Folk Music • Chicago, IL

22h

About The Position

We’re looking for a creative, curious Designer to join the marketing team at Old Town School of Folk Music. The ideal candidate will help bring our programming and brand to life – supporting classes, concerts, workshops, festivals and special events through compelling visuals to connect with the diverse communities we serve. Responsibilities include general marketing and advertising brand support, print production, and digital marketing content creation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2 years of professional design experience, preferably in marketing, creative agency, or non-profit settings
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
• Strong portfolio demonstrating: Print collateral design (e.g., brochures, posters, annual reports), Digital asset creation for web and social media platforms, Layout design for various publication types, Hybrid content across media merging visual storytelling with persuasive text, Content utilizing illustrations and typography, Brand identity development
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello) and collaborative platforms (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams)
• Demonstrated knowledge of accessibility standards and ability to create designs that meet these guidelines
• Experience with responsive design principles and ability to adapt designs for various screen sizes and devices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to: Clearly articulate design concepts to both creative and non-creative stakeholders, Write clear and concise design briefs and project updates
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of HTML/CSS for effective collaboration with web development team
• Experience with Figma or Sketch, motion graphics and video design tools such as Adobe Premiere and After Effects.

Responsibilities

• General marketing and advertising brand support
• Print production
• Digital marketing content creation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level