Graphic Designer

As Graphic Designer, you will design art and copy layouts for visual communications media in a collaborative and creative atmosphere. The right candidate will be intelligent, self-directed and have a passion for storytelling through visual media!

The position will focus on design in a business-to-business environment while keeping the messaging strategy in mind throughout the design process. You will study graphic elements, determine size and arrangement of graphics and copy, select type, arrange layouts, draw samples, and prepare presentations for a variety of clients. The ability to be adaptable and to juggle multiple projects yet stay calm under pressure must be part of your DNA. Most important is that you thrive on being part of a collaborative team.

Sheffield is a boutique marketing agency in Chicago’s West suburbs that specializes in messaging, video production and content development. We help organizations find their story and create compelling ways to package and tell it.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receive and prioritize project assignments from Art Director and Client Services team, handling them quickly and professionally.
• Design various client marketing materials from concept to delivery, including identity/brand refresh, brochures, newsletters, website elements, corporate reports, sell sheets and PowerPoint presentations.
• Collaborate with Client Services account team and potentially with clients directly throughout the design process
• Utilize talents and skills to create cutting-edge designs that align with the relevant brand
• Work with Client Services team to develop project timelines and estimates
• Provide consistent creative leadership by assisting VP of Client Services in evaluating project concepts and making recommendations for revision as necessary
• Maintain archives of finished work in an organized manner
• B.A. or B.F.A. in graphic design or related field
• 2+ years print graphic design with current/recent experience in a marketing or communications environment (corporate or agency)
• Solid working knowledge of Adobe CS4+ InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to develop strong, interpersonal relationships with diplomacy and flexibility
• Strong organization skills and ability to balance multiple simultaneous projects under pressure with careful attention to detail
• Must have design portfolio that demonstrates understanding of design as a communication tool, as well as the rules of typography and legibility
• Ability to conceptualize a project from start to finish on a tight deadline
• Passion for design and eagerness to collaborate with other creative people
• Self-motivated, organized and accountable

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, WordPress and other web design skills
• Flash or animation experience a plus
• Experience with copywriting or editing

Salary commensurate with experience.
Full-time and contract-to-hire arrangements are available

Find us at: www.sheffieldcompany.com

For immediate consideration, please send a resume and salary requirements to johnmccormack@sheffieldcompany.com Please reference the job title in the subject line of your email. Thank you for your interest in this position and our company.

Sheffield Marketing Partners, LLC complies with all federal, state, and municipal laws that prohibit discrimination because of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.