TekWissen LLC is hiring: Graphic Designer in Chicago

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionOverview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is the second-largest private employer in Chicago. We are a multicultural, international community of more than 20,000 faculty and staff-each supporting UChicago's mission of inquiry and academic excellence.Our client is a Medical Center provides world-renowned patient care, while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research. Display professional skill in the use of the Adobe suite of design software including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, XD, After Effects (Premiere Pro familiarity helpful), in order to conceive, design and produce printed and digitally based tools such as brochures, periodicals, event identity and invitations, websites, social media posts, direct response marketing, and signage.Create small scale animations and animated gifs highly valued.Research, develop and lead conceptual and stylistic direction for ARD direct response campaigns based on partner objectives while supporting the Client brand.In addition to being able to work independently, designer must be willing to collaborate with manager, designers, editors, writers, and interactive developers to meet the department's goals by prioritizing workloads and producing professionally designed materials that are in strategic alignment.Contribute to creative critiques and brainstorms, and while demonstrating a high regard for teamwork and the collective achievement of departmental goals, be willing to evaluate overall success of team efforts.Contribute to a positive work environment, which includes a commitment to project partner/ stakeholder satisfaction.Cultivate and manage relationships with our partners among ARD and other Client departments and divisions.Identify, negotiate with, and manage outside vendors such as printers, photographers, illustrators, etc.Maintain archives of all projects, graphic files, photography and printed samples.Applies interpersonal and communications skills which include the ability to listen, speak, and write effectively in a professional context.Seek opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance and team creativity. These include attending webinars, seminars, building networks within the Client and with colleagues at peer institutions.Conceptualizes and creates graphic artwork, such as charts, graphs, or illustrations, for various publications, advertising materials and/or customers with limited supervision.Coordinates all graphic production scheduling, including preparing final layouts for print.Works within processes to ensure that graphic projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the user's satisfaction.