Job Description

We’re seeking a talented and experienced Lead Designer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is capable of producing exceptional hands-on creative work with minimal oversight. This individual will support senior creative leadership on strategic initiatives, act as a reviewer for external agency work, and become a strong advocate for the brand’s design system. A passion for learning new tools and platforms is essential in this dynamic and evolving environment.

This is a 12-month contract position hybrid in Chicago 1 day per week. The rate for this role is between $40-$42hr.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and review creative across multiple channels including email, web, direct mail, display ads, and social media.
• Act as a brand champion, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand standards in both internal and external projects.
• Provide clear, constructive verbal feedback when reviewing the work of others.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Assist in the development of brand identity assets, guidebooks, and sales decks.
• Produce high-quality, error-free work with a sharp eye for detail and design best practices.
• Flex between big-picture concepting and precise execution, adapting to shifting priorities.
• Collaborate with copywriters, creative directors, strategists, and internal stakeholders to deliver integrated, effective marketing.
• Leverage strategy and consumer insights to inform and elevate creative decisions.
• Present design solutions clearly and persuasively across audiences.
• Balance using existing brand solutions with crafting custom approaches when appropriate.
• Push processes and thinking forward to enhance customer experience and build brand strength.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of design experience in a professional setting
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
• Demonstrated ability to learn new platforms and design tools
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of design work across mediums

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military experience
• Experience with Google Workspace and Figma
• Familiarity with user testing best practices
• Experience working within the financial services industry
• Background in a creative agency setting
• Animation or motion graphics experience is a plus

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