Senior Graphic Designer Job at Daniels Health in Chicago

Who are we looking for…We’re looking for a Senior Designer to support our international marketing team! We’re an industry-based organization passionate about what we do and the interpretation of our culture and vision through our brand interactions. Our brand is all about thinking differently – so our ideal candidate is someone who isn’t afraid to take risks, openly contributes ideas, enjoys diversity in their work, drives strategic commercial direction through advertising and campaign initiatives, and has the proven capability to lead a design team. Joining Daniels you would be propelled into a very exciting and fast-moving environment; we are an entrepreneurial company working across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, we embrace innovation and are passionate about driving genuine brand engagement and customer results. In this newly created role we would be looking for someone who loves a challenge, and is highly collaborative, creative and passionate about using design ideas to drive company culture, brand engagement, and commercial wins. We're especially excited by designers who are curious about what's next — someone who has begun exploring motion to bring brand stories to life, and who embraces AI tools as a genuine creative accelerant, not just a novelty.Role OverviewYou will be joining a global marketing team that manages all facets of digital marketing, internal and external communications, lead generation, brand development, and multi-functional design – it’s a happening department and there is never a dull moment! Our design needs are very broad – you will be supporting creative direction across digital advertising and brand engagement, multiple international brand identities, event branding, customer proposals, signage and multi-discipline advertising initiatives, as well as spearheading a design project for an Australian-based not for profit initiative, including opportunities to develop short-form motion content and animated assets for social, digital advertising and brand storytelling. We guarantee that you will have your hands full!Financial Dimensions: In accordance with company delegated authority manual.What you will doConceptualize and manage digital and printed design projects in collaboration with two supporting graphic designers and broader marketing teamBlueprint the development of new product brandsBlueprint rebrands for newly acquired companies and lead brand direction across website, social media and other advertising platformsDesign advertising banners for retargeting, social media and other web-based campaignsDesign digital landing page layouts and digital assets for recruitment, sales campaigns and blogsPrinted design initiatives including brochures, trade show banners, vehicle wraps, uniforms and signage.Provide design support for customer proposals, presentations and tender responsesAttend strategy sessions with marketing and communications leadershipDevelop basic motion graphics and animated assets for social media, digital advertising, and brand campaigns — including short-form video bumpers, animated logos, and looping contentCandidate ProfileExperience4+ years working in a commercial environment in a design role that includes both printed and digital design with multi-disciplinary marketing supportExperience either building new brands, or working on brand guidelinesExperience owning brand guidelines, upholding a company’s “look and feel” whilst applying creative innovation to each independent projectExperience leading junior designers and/or external contractorsSkillsLoves design! Strong flair in Ideation.High level of proficiency in the use of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesignSelf-starter, detail oriented, well organized, able to handle multiple projects at any given time and comfortable working in a fast-paced environmentHas an innate creativity to conceptualize designs in accordance with our branding guidelines, whilst also possessing the technical graphic design skills to materialize them.Have the ability to self-manage your time and projects from initiation through to completionMotion graphics experience at a low to mid level is a plus — familiarity with Adobe After Effects or Cinema 4D (C4D) is highly desirableDemonstrated knowledge of or early adoption of AI tools in a creative workflow. We value curiosity and experimentation hereSkilled in working effectively with cross-functional teamsStrong organizational and time-management skills in workflow, deadline adherence and file organizationWork-Style CompetenciesTeamwork and Communication: Possesses the ability to work with a number of different talents within the businessFlexibility, Adaptability: Able to move with changing goalposts.Visual Thinker: Constantly voice and execute innovative creative solutions for marketing initiatives and advertising campaignsTakes Ownership: Can take on a project and run with it independently as a very hands-on contributor.A Doer: Gets stuff done! Moves fast, has a bias for action and execution — and actively explores new tools, including AI-powered design capabilities, to work smarter and faster.$71,901 - $90,895 a yearDaniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Daniels Health & Sharpsmart conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.#J-18808-Ljbffr