Creative Graphic Designer

Champro; Bannockburn (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

401k

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Gym Membership

Job summary

Champro® Sports seeks a Creative Graphic Designer to join our marketing team. The role focuses on conceiving, creating, and developing digital and print promotional materials, including product marketing collateral, email campaigns, and social graphics.

The ideal candidate loves typography, color, and current design trends. You will collaborate with Product and Sales, manage multiple projects, and ensure all work aligns with Champro's brand guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• 2+ years of graphic design experience with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience designing for digital and print marketing materials.
• Strong typography, layout, and color sense.
• Web design experience and HTML skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create digital and print promotional materials.
• Develop product marketing collateral, emails, and social graphics.
• Produce sublimation design templates and Wave/Surge templates.
• Collaborate with Product, Sales, and stakeholders to meet needs.
• Maintain brand guidelines and consistency across platforms.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Stay current with design trends.

Skills

Typography

Color Theory

Branding

Time Management

Communication

Web Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Creative Suite

HTML

Photography

Video Editing

Job description

About Us

Champro® Sports is a privately owned sporting goods and apparel manufacturer that has been in business for 30 years. We have received numerous industry awards for our business practices and excellent customer service. Our business philosophy is focused on our customers and we take pride in providing them with the best values in team sports equipment and apparel. We are looking for a

About Us

Champro® Sports is a privately owned sporting goods and apparel manufacturer that has been in business for 30 years. We have received numerous industry awards for our business practices and excellent customer service. Our business philosophy is focused on our customers and we take pride in providing them with the best values in team sports equipment and apparel. We are looking for a Creative Graphic Designer to join our talented marketing team.

Position

The Creative Graphic Designer will be responsible for the conception, creation and development of digital and print promotional materials. The position will play a pivotal role on the product team to produce various materials such as product marketing collateral, email promotions, social media graphics and other marketing collateral. Our ideal candidate possesses a passion for typography, art, and color and stays abreast of current design trends. This role demands a highly motivated individual capable of swiftly generating concepts and transforming them into actionable design solutions.

Essential Functions

• Utilizes graphic design software and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to create high-quality designs
• Develops creative and innovative design concepts that align with project goals and requirements
• Creates sublimation design templates that reflect current trends and appeal to customers and consumers.
• Develops graphic templates for Wave (screen printing) and Surge (direct-to-film printing, or DTF) that align with current market trends
• Collaborates with Product, Sales, and other stakeholders to understand project needs and deliver designs that meet expectations.
• Create "Game Ready" graphics that support the long-term strategy of providing more value-added decoration options
• Design uniforms and graphics that bring energy, style, and visual appeal to the product offering.
• Manages multiple projects, prioritizes tasks, and uses available resources to meet deadlines.
• Ensures that all designs adhere to established brand guidelines and maintain consistency across different platforms
• Demonstrates a passion for design and a commitment to creative excellence.
• Maintains and enhances design standards with motivation
• Incorporates feedback to refine designs and achieve project goals
• Experience with placing graphics on hard goods product including inflatables
• Possess effective time management skills
• Other duties as assigned design concepts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts or a related field
• 2+-years of previous experience as a Graphic Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of design projects
• Strong command of Adobe Creative suite (Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign)
• Photography & Video Editing skills/experience a plus
• Web design and HTML experience are a plus
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and articulate design concepts

We are proud to offer eligible employees a full-range of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage, 401k, Profit Sharing, paid time off, holidays, and payment toward gym membership fees.