Marshall Associates - Freelance Digital Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer is needed in Chicago, United States.

Client: Marshall Associates

Location: Chicago, IL

Contract: Full-time, Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

Marshall Associates Inc. (“MAI”) is a sales and marketing firm specializing in merchandising consumer goods across categories such as Lawn & Garden, Toys, Sporting Goods, and Furniture. Headquartered on Goose Island in Chicago, MAI serves as a direct sales and marketing force for manufacturers to national, regional, and local retailers. We have an immediate opening within our Creative team for a Digital Designer. This role requires a highly self-motivated individual with in-house design studio experience, eager to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Formal Requirements:

• 3-5 years of professional digital graphic design experience
• Strong online portfolio showcasing a wide range of design skills
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field

Personal Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage deadlines
• Quick thinker with experience in fast-paced settings
• Poise and professionalism when interacting with management and customers
• Enthusiastic and a self-starter
• Team player with excellent collaboration skills
• Strong conceptual thinker with attention to detail
• Ability to accept constructive criticism and make revisions accordingly

Technical Skills:

• Expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), other Adobe products a plus
• Expert knowledge of layout, typography, and overall design aesthetics with high attention to detail
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Professional graphic design experience for digital platforms, preferably for eCommerce
• Professional photography and videography experience a plus
• Cinema 4D experience

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and develop design to final execution, with minimal direction
• Develop or manipulate images in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator with color correction, sizing, and appropriate resolutions
• Develop digital assets for eCommerce, including above-the-fold images, enhanced brand content, brand stores, and paid advertisements
• Assist with photography and videography projects in both studio and on-location settings
• Provide new ideas and strategies to create an effective workflow
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to define and deliver the most effective creative solutions
• Participate in brainstorming and high-level kickoff meetings to develop innovative solutions
• Stay up-to-date with current design trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in the field
• Maintain and ensure visual brand consistency across projects

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Additional Information

Education: Associate degree (Preferred)

Experience: Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Preferred), Graphic design: 3 years (Required), Adobe Creative Suite: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person