Junior Graphic Designer

Abercrombie & Kent•Downers Grove, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Detail-oriented Junior Graphic Designer specializing in creating high-quality visual assets for print and digital trade marketing materials for Crystal. Upon submitting your application for this role, you will be required to provide a portfolio with relevant work samples. Works in conjunction with marketing stakeholders and Creative Services staff to design, layout, and produce marketing materials created in-house. Projects including (but not limited to): Digital tools — banner ads, social posts, email PowerPoint presentations Mini brochures Sales support materials Miscellaneous projects for other AKTG brands. Works with Creative Services Director, copywriters, and design staff to develop brand-consistent design concepts. Shares responsibility for overseeing project workflow, manages quality control on all rounds of revisions/approvals of materials. Creates clean, organized, and error-free work. Make edits and revisions based on feedback from marketing teams. Prepare final production-ready files for print, digital, and multimedia platforms. Ensure all artwork follows brand guidelines and technical specifications. Performs all tasks in a timely and effective manner with co-workers in accordance with company policies. Assists with other projects or related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to design and produce strong, original, and sales-oriented layouts for print and digital needs in accordance with accepted print industry standards.
Demonstrated production skills.
Experience creating assets for digital platforms and the web.
Ensure all creative work aligns with brand identity and campaign objectives.
Adapt existing brand assets to suit various formats.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Able to manage multiple projects from start to finish and meet deadlines.
Must be able to read/write/speak in English.
Bachelor’s Degree required, ideally in Graphic Design, Advertising, Visual Communication, or related industry experience.
One-two years of experience as a designer/production artist at a design firm, advertising or marketing agency, corporate marketing department, or similar.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Travel industry or in marketing a luxury brand experience a plus

Responsibilities

Design, layout, and produce marketing materials created in-house.
Create digital tools such as banner ads, social posts, and email presentations.
Design mini brochures and sales support materials.
Develop brand-consistent design concepts in collaboration with Creative Services Director, copywriters, and design staff.
Oversee project workflow and manage quality control on revisions and approvals.
Create clean, organized, and error-free work.
Make edits and revisions based on feedback from marketing teams.
Prepare final production-ready files for print, digital, and multimedia platforms.
Ensure all artwork follows brand guidelines and technical specifications.
Perform all tasks in a timely and effective manner in accordance with company policies.
Assist with other projects or related duties as assigned.