Designer

Crain Communications•Chicago, DC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Designers within the Crain Design Hub create compelling, audience-focused visual experiences that strengthen Crain's brands and support business objectives across digital, print, and emerging platforms. Through thoughtful design, they translate ideas into engaging creative solutions while developing their craft and contributing to high-quality creative work across the organization. Working within a centralized creative organization, this role primarily partners with the Corporate Marketing team to design and deliver integrated marketing campaigns across digital, email, social media, web, print, and experiential channels. Designers collaborate closely with marketing strategists, designers, and cross-functional partners to execute creative solutions while contributing to the Design Hub's collaborative culture and creative standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.
2+ years of professional design experience in marketing, agency, publishing, media, or related creative environments.
Strong portfolio demonstrating creative work across digital and print.
Understanding of typography, layout, color, visual hierarchy, and brand systems.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
Eagerness to learn, grow, and continuously develop as a designer.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating motion graphics, social media assets, or multimedia content that supports audience engagement.
Familiarity with collaborative design tools such as Figma and Canva.
Experience supporting marketing, branding, or campaign initiatives in a creative, agency, publishing, or media environment.
Experience working within established brand guidelines while adapting creative across multiple channels and audiences.
Curiosity for emerging creative technologies, including AI-assisted design tools, with a willingness to continuously learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

Design creative assets for integrated marketing campaigns across digital, email, social media, web, print, and experiential channels.
Execute projects that align with established creative direction, brand standards, and campaign objectives.
Translate marketing objectives into compelling visual solutions that engage target audiences.
Collaborate with marketing stakeholders and Design Hub team members to deliver high-quality creative work.
Maintain consistency across templates, brand systems, and creative assets.
Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
Present design work, incorporate feedback, and refine creative solutions.
Participate in creative critiques and contribute ideas that strengthen the team's work.
Stay current on design trends, creative tools, and AI-assisted workflows.