Designer

Marks; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, is seeking a Designer who thrives at the intersection of brand, packaging, and digital commerce. You will develop design systems and assets for physical and digital spaces across food, beverages, and consumer goods.

In this hybrid role, you will collaborate with a global team to translate briefs into compelling visuals, apply ADA-compliant eComm practices, and mentor junior designers while managing multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field.
• 3–4+ years of experience in packaging, digital, and/or brand design.
• Experience in CPG, food, beverage, wine/spirits, or tech is preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, Firefly), and collaborative tools like Miro.
• Familiarity with Adobe Substance/Dimension and Figma, is a plus.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design thinking, typography, composition, illustration, photography, presentation skills. UI design for eComm a plus.
• Comfortable working across macOS and Windows; proficient in InDesign, Keynote, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Create best-in-class visuals and communication for eCommerce (DTC and retailer product pages).
• Translate briefs into creative solutions that exceed expectations.
• Apply cutting-edge eComm practices, including ADA compliance.
• Support digital content and eComm design development.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and creative processes.
• Build and organize presentation decks that clearly communicate design intent.
• Present work confidently and thoughtfully.
• Take ownership of project execution—ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Stay highly organized in file management and concept development.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Maintain open communication with colleagues throughout project lifecycles.
• Actively participate in agency culture and internal initiatives.

Skills

Packaging design

Brand design

Design systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Illustrator

Photoshop

Figma

InDesign

Keynote

PowerPoint

Miro

Job description

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum—from brand design and packaging, to content and consumer connections. We are a collaborative global network of 1,900+ team members across 25+ studios and 20+ countries, partnering with some of the world’s most recognized brands to solve complex business challenges through design, strategy, and craft.

This is a Hybrid role located in either NYC, Cincinnati, Chicago, Battle Creek, or Toronto with the possibility of fully remote (for the right candidate).

About The Team

The Design Group at Marks is a large, diverse, and agile team of creatives. We specialize in everything from printed packaging to digital eCommerce, working across categories like food, beauty, spirits, and beyond. Whether refreshing a design, launching a new product, or creating content for the Digital Shelf, our team delivers end-to-end solutions—from one-off projects to some of the most iconic and complex private brand programs in the world.

About The Role

We’re looking for a Designer who thrives at the intersection of brand, packaging, and digital commerce. If you’re passionate about all aspects of design and eager to shape experiences across packaging and the digital shelf, this could be the role for you.

You’ll work across categories like food, beverages, spirits, health, and personal care, developing compelling design systems and assets for both physical and digital spaces.

Key Qualities

• Highly collaborative and accountable
• Strategic problem solver with CPG experience
• Background in food and beverage is a plus
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about design
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Strong communicator who can clearly explain design rationale
• System thinker who understands consumer behavior and brand positioning

Responsibilities

• Create best-in-class visuals and communication for eCommerce (DTC and retailer product pages)
• Translate briefs into creative solutions that exceed expectations
• Apply cutting-edge eComm practices, including ADA compliance
• Support digital content and eComm design development
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and creative processes
• Build and organize presentation decks that clearly communicate design intent
• Present work confidently and thoughtfully
• Take ownership of project execution—ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness
• Stay highly organized in file management and concept development
• Support and mentor junior team members
• Maintain open communication with colleagues throughout project lifecycles
• Actively participate in agency culture and internal initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field
• 3–4+ years of experience in packaging, digital, and/or brand design
• Experience in CPG, food, beverage, wine/spirits, or tech is preferred
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, Firefly), and collaborative tools like Miro
• Familiarity with Adobe Substance/Dimension and Figma, is a plus
• Strong portfolio showcasing excellence in design thinking, typography, composition, illustration, photography, presentation skills. Experience in UI design for eComm is a plus.
• Comfortable working across macOS and Windows; proficient in InDesign, Keynote, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

About Propelis:

Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio. www.MakeMarks.com

EEO Statement:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This is a remote position in the US. We are open to candidates in various states, with the exception of those residing in the following: AK, DC, DE, ME, NH, NM, OK, HI, MS, MT, NV, NE, ND, SD, VT, WY, WV

The U.S. pay range for this position is $50,000 USD - $65,000 USD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets.

Benefits

• health care plans with prescription drug coverage
• dental plan
• vision plan
• basic and supplemental life insurance
• flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection
• short/long term disability
• 401(k) Savings Plan