Graphic Designer

Behindthechair.com Inc • Lombard, IL

5d • $55,000 - $70,000 • Remote

About The Position

Behindthechair.com is seeking a Graphic Designer to be the visual engine for its Social and Advertising teams. This role will create bespoke work for top global haircare brands such as Redken, Matrix, Paul Mitchell, and Olaplex, including email campaigns, influencer box designs, digital ads, social content, print pieces, and logos. The designer will collaborate with the Social Media Associate, Paid Media Manager, account managers, and influencer team to deliver effective and beautiful campaigns across various formats, helping global brands connect with hairdressers worldwide. The position reports to the Sr. Manager of Operations & The BTC Show, with creative direction from the CEO and Founder. As a shared resource, the designer will produce assets for both the Social team (organic and paid social creative) and the Advertising team (client campaigns), prioritizing tasks with guidance from the Sr. Manager of Operations.

Requirements

• B.A. in Graphic Design (or equivalent) with 3–5 years of experience in digital and print design.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Express, Dreamweaver) on Mac.
• Basic HTML/CSS knowledge for web and email design.
• Strong conceptual thinker with excellent typography, branding, and layout expertise.
• Experienced in designing for social, digital ads, and print.
• Organized, deadline-driven, and able to juggle multiple projects across two teams.
• Great communicator and team player, with a passion for design and beauty.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Figma, Sketch, or other UX/UI tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with Canva, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, or HubSpot is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develop social assets for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms in partnership with the Social Media Associate.
• Design banner ads, digital campaigns, and paid social creative for client activations, taking creative direction from the Paid Media Manager.
• Design and build high-converting email campaigns for top haircare brands, ensuring creative is visually compelling with a strong call to action and modern design.
• Create beauty box designs for influencer programs for manufacturer clients such as Redken and Paul Mitchell who are sampling new products.
• Design print pieces, product packaging, event branding, and logos for client campaigns.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $55,000–$70,000 annually
• Competitive Health / Dental / Vision Benefits options
• Retirement Benefits with a company match option
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Collaborative, creative, and entrepreneurial team environment
• Remote / Work from home options available to eligible employees

What This Job Offers

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