Senior Graphic Designer

Jack Morton Worldwide • Chicago, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Jack Morton is hiring a Senior Graphic Designer for its Creative team. The role is a creative problem solver and visual communicator working with a team of 2D and digital designers to create impactful live, virtual, and integrated brand experiences. The designer develops visual concepts and systems, creates compelling visuals to support storytelling, and prepares client-focused presentations and materials across print and digital formats. The position requires strong communication and collaboration, conceptual thinking, familiarity with print and digital production, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Environmental design experience is a plus. The ability to work hybrid in a U.S. Jack Morton office is preferred.

Requirements

• College diploma from a four-year college in Graphic Arts or a related discipline.
• More than 4 years of design experience in an agency environment.
• Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Expert-level presentation skills in PowerPoint and Google Slides.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Ability to translate design languages from print and presentations into digital visual designs.
• Complete understanding of file preparation for graphic production.
• Ability to research illustrations, photographs, and type to plan the presentation of material, product, or service.
• Ability to identify materials and production methods for innovative graphic solutions.
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, detail, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to multitask, sell ideas, and work under severe time constraints and immovable deadlines.
• Passion for the work and for contributing to a collaborative creative team.
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, independent environment and demonstrate flexibility, open-mindedness, and receptivity.
• Willingness to work across a variety of verticals and act as a steward of client brands.

Nice To Haves

• Environmental design experience.
• Experience in the experiential marketing industry.
• After Effects skills.
• Experience in event marketing or at a creative solutions-based agency.

Responsibilities

• Develop visual directions, systems, and conceptual themes for existing clients, new business, and internal clients.
• Follow internal and external client brand guidelines and direction.
• Create compelling visuals that support storytelling and overarching messaging.
• Apply working knowledge of small- to large-scale print production and digital media production processes.
• Understand project requirements, client requests, and project roles and responsibilities.
• Create visually strong, client-focused presentations for proposals and project communications.
• Stay current with design and industry trends.
• Communicate ideas effectively and collaborate with internal and external clients and partners.
• Estimate project timing and meet deadlines.
• Stay organized, prioritize and track multiple projects, and deliver them on time.
• Work efficiently while maintaining and sharing working and archival files for projects.

What This Job Offers

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