Digital Designer

Smokeball • Chicago, IL

1d • $80,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an accomplished Digital Designer to elevate and support our overall design strategy across event marketing, digital marketing, enablement and video production. This role will own the execution of creative assets across all channels, including event design, digital production, video creation, presentation and collateral development, and social media support, while serving as the primary guardian of our brand guidelines. Daily projects will range from marketing emails, banner ads, landing pages, and print collateral to video testimonials and event design. The ideal candidate is a proactive "doer and thinker" who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment. This is a hybrid role with our office being in Chicago, IL. All Chicagoland employees are in the office on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in graphic design including video creation and editing (required)
• 2+ years’ experience with a website editor (WordPress, WebFlow, Squarespace, etc.)
• Working knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, jQuery/Javascript is a bonus!
• 2+ years designing for responsive websites, including web development in SaaS, software, tech, and/or B2B products
• Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro/After Effects, Canva, Figma (or other design programs)
• Some experience with site usability and user experience standards that increase engagement and conversion
• Experience that demonstrates understanding of lead generation, demand creation and cooperative work with sales and product
• A very metrics-driven mindset, but also have the industry knowledge and creativity to build offers, programs and themes that resonate with our target client
• Strong collaborative, analytical and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Photography experience a plus, but not required
• Experience with modern marketing, content management, testing and analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics, SalesForce, Pardot, WordPress/WebFlow, HotJar, Microsoft Clarity, Optimizely or any other similar technology)

Responsibilities

• Sales and marketing materials: Create visual assets for sales, such as pitch decks, proposal templates, brochures, datasheets, and case studies.
• Event Support: Supporting our Events team, the creative planning and design execution for all internal and external company events, ensuring a cohesive and on-brand attendee experience.
• Digital Design: Develop and maintain high-quality digital assets for websites, email campaigns, presentations, webinars and other online platforms.
• Video Creation: Conceptualize, shoot, and edit compelling video content for marketing campaigns, internal communications, and social media channels.
• Social Media Support: Design and produce engaging visual content tailored for various social media platforms, supporting marketing initiatives and community engagement efforts.
• Enforcement of Brand Guidelines: Act as the primary enforcer of brand identity, ensuring consistent and accurate application of visual and verbal standards across all company materials and departments.
• Website – Support our website pages and landing pages in WebFlow
• Must demonstrate technical acumen and proficiency in the industry-standard Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects) for creative content creation, along with mastery of collaborative digital design tools like Figma for website, app, and prototype development.
• Collaborating on designs and global initiatives with Design and Brand team members from our Sydney office

Benefits

• Great Culture: We’ve been named a 'Best Place to Work' five years in a row. For us, caring is not optional and we have an ongoing commitment to building a workplace where our people feel valued and collaboration flourishes.
• Work-Life Balance: 20 vacation days, 7 sick days, 3 reboot days, 11 paid holidays, birthday off, volunteer time, and more!
• Career Growth: Smokeball believes in investing in our own people and promoting from within. Our own President started at Smokeball as an Account Manager!
• Benefits: Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) match, monthly wellness stipend, generous parental leave.
• The Office: The kitchen is stocked with breakfast items, snacks, and beverages, and we have plenty of games to help you relax (ping-pong, billiards, pinball). We also offer weekly catered lunch and free monthly massages provided by a licensed massage therapist!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees