Graphic Designer

Stratus•Rolling Meadows, IL

22d•$24 - $27•Remote

About The Position

Signage Industry Experience Highly Preferred There’s never been a better time to join Stratus! As the market leader in brand implementation and maintenance, we transform how national brands connect with their customers. From exterior signage & interior branding to site refresh & remodel, from energy & lighting to repair & maintenance solutions, we deliver ideal solutions to meet all our client's branding needs. From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Mentor, Ohio, every employee is a stakeholder in Stratus’ success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals with a commitment to customer service, focus on execution and bias for action. Job Summary: Utilizing computer technology, design and create sign and building illustrations. Provide support in design by offering fresh, creative and sound design solutions.

Requirements

Sign knowledge preferred
Ability to create computer generated graphics and presentation drawings.
Ability to learn new techniques quickly
Multi task oriented and able to work in fast paced environment
Organized and creative
Excellent time management skills
Good communication skills
Ability to communicate artistic concepts
Good attention to detail and ability to render accurately
Team oriented
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Ability to have a number of jobs “open” at any given time
Basic math skills (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and fraction to decimal conversions)
Two-year Associates Degree or Technical Degree in art or Design preferred
Proficient with latest version of CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT required
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft PowerPoint a plus.

Nice To Haves

Signage Industry Experience Highly Preferred

Responsibilities

Receive and review design requests submitted by Sales Team, Program Managers, and Service Department.
Utilize latest version of CorelDRAW and Adobe Creative Cloud software to produce conceptual and technical production drawings
Ability to learn and research new sign / design technology in order to reach maximum efficiencies and value engineer sign products
Meet one on one with Salespeople and Program Managers to determine customer design needs.
Attend periodic design meetings called and held by immediate supervisor.
Perform other tasks assigned by Design Management as required to timely complete drawings and production support.