I have an immediate need for a Production/Graphic Designer downtown Chicago. This is a full-time, direct hire role with global leader in the beverage industry! The Production/Graphic Designer will execute production and design for packaging, merchandisers/POP, pattern design/illustration, motion graphics, web banners, color trends, photo retouching, basic in-house photography. The Production responsibilities will include labeling the line drawings that the commercial designers create. The breakdown for the Production/Graphic Designer will be 50/50 design/production. The designer will work with a dynamic team of 5 designers and this is a newly created positon due to the immense growth of the company. Since 2014 the company size has doubled! The Production/Graphic Designer will need to have a sharp eye for detail as accuracy is highly important. Software used is Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and Muse would be a nice bonus. The company is a global marketer of consumer and professional products. Global sales are approximately $6 billion with a strong portfolio of globally recognized brands. The company culture is open and collaborate, harboring creativity and an exciting workplace. The company offers competitive benefits that include: 401K, medical/dental/vision, 2 weeks paid vacation plus holiday and many discounts on their products. Responsibilities: -Deliver highly accurate product and packaging specs -Graphic designs for product packaging in a production ready format continuing through production approval -Design various trade advertising campaigns in accordance to required ad closing dates -Create digital media assets for use on web and social media, not limited to but including banners and animations -Execute development of sales tools such as sell sheets, product brochures, pod renderings, foam core mockups, and price lists -Illustrate patterns for product graphics Requirements: -1-3 years production and graphic design experience, and able to develop graphics for a variety of print materials such as packaging, advertising, and sales collateral materials. -Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) and Microsoft Office. Mac platform. -Knowledge of Adobe After Effects and/or Flash highly preferred. -Familiarity with photo shoots and providing direction to photographers to uphold brand standards for product lines Interviews are being conducted immediately with the hiring manager. For immediate consideration, please apply online. You may also reach out directly to Elina Vanyukhina at 312.819.0700 or via email at elina.vanyukhina@creativegroup.com.
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*Req ID:* 01300-154013
*Functional Role:* Graphic Designer
*Country:* USA
*State:* IL
*City:* Chicago
*Postal Code:* 60601
*Compensation:* $32,727.99 to $40,000.00 per year
*Requirements:* -1-3 years production and graphic design experience, and able to develop graphics for a variety of print materials such as packaging, advertising, and sales collateral materials. -Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) and Microsoft Office. Mac platform. - -Knowledge of Adobe After Effects and/or Flash highly preferred. -Familiarity with photo shoots and providing direction to photographers to uphold brand standards for product lines