Graphic Designer (Packaging)

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12152871 CALLING ALL CHOCOLATE LOVERS!! !\ \ Our client in the chocolate-space is looking for a Chicago-based HYBRID Graphic Designer to join their team with the opportunity to go Full Time for the right fit.\ \ Onsite requirements, 3 predetermined consecutive company wide in-office days per month. Their offices are just South of the city of Chicago.\ \ This is an exciting role for a Graphic Designer with strong experience in the CPG/retail space working with packaging production or items containing nutritional labels.\ \ Projects include product packaging, marketing collateral, including brochures, flyers, direct mail pieces, print advertising, display banners, promotional products, signage and more.\ \ Requirement of the Graphic Designer Must have:\ -Well rounded designer with strong packaging experience both design and production\ -Ability to set up print ready files for print and digital\ -Ability to project manage timeline & deadlines\ \ Responsibilities of the Graphic Designer include:\ -Creating production-ready packaging, product labels, and outer case packs\ -Managing print files, internal & on-press approvals\ -Coordinating with the QA department to ensure accurate nutritional labeling on packaging\ -Participating in cross-functional teams involved\ -Execute marketing collateral designs, web, and social adhering to brand guidelines and standards\ -Assisting customer service as needed for specialized label creation or recreation for order delivery\ \ #LI-TH1\ \ \ \ Creative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws.