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Digital People · 16 hours ago

Graphic Designer

North Chicago, IL

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Digital People is a staffing agency specializing in creative talent, and they are seeking a graphic designer to join their global pharmaceutical client's team. The role involves creating various materials for internal and external communications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet brand standards.

Human ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Create digital, print, and video materials for campaigns, promotional programs, and meeting/event deliverables for teams across the entire enterprise

Collaborate with Creative Director, Writer, Account Team, Designer, and outside vendor partners to conceptualize and execute materials that meet brand standards (AbbVie Corporate Brand, as well as individual product brands)

Work with Traffic Manager, Creative Director and Account Team on development and clarification of project scope, timeline, and budget, and share accountability in delivering against project requirements and client expectations

Efficiently prioritize and multitask to enhance productivity within a highly dynamic work environment

Consistently communicate timely and accurate information as project progresses, meet deadlines and execute quality standards

Anticipate project needs and proactively provide expertise and innovative solutions to meet them

Track time daily and meet established utilization numbers for this function

Maintain awareness of current design trends for both print and digital media including new techniques and technology in photography, typography, illustration, design, animation/motion graphics and video

Qualification

Adobe Creative SuiteGraphic design experienceCommunication skillsBrand identityData visualizationTypographyAdobe Premiere ProAfter EffectsTeam collaborationInitiative

Required

BA/BS required in graphic design and/or communications

5 years of graphic design experience within a graphic design firm, advertising agency, in-house corporate graphics department and/or freelance business

Must provide samples of work to be considered

Proven talent and understanding of creative media to determine the best method to portray a creative concept

Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite software: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator; Microsoft Office: Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and awareness of trends in graphic design and digital and print technologies

Strong technical design skills and good working knowledge of brand identity, editorial design, information graphics and data visualization, typography, packaging design, convention graphics and signage, print production, web/digital interface, and interactive design

Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation) that persuade and gain understanding and alignment with others in a professional tone

High degree of initiative to drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environment; ability to absorb and respond to constructive feedback and turn projects around quickly when off course

Confidence under pressure, exercising good judgment as well as good interpersonal skills. Must be able to articulate ideas to colleagues in creative meetings and presentations

Able to work collaboratively within a team and seek clarity amid ambiguity

Able to work under the guidance of a creative director, as well as independently (with minimal supervision) and directly with Account Teams and be responsible for scheduling one's daily work schedule