Designer, Digital & Insights

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois is seeking a mid-level graphic designer to craft visually compelling assets across social, presentations, and digital media. You will translate strategy into cohesive visuals, collaborate with strategists, writers, and senior creatives, and guide junior designers as needed.

We value a strong portfolio across print and digital, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, knowledge of UI/UX basics, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional design experience in communications, digital or in-house teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or related field.
• Strong portfolio across print and digital media showing typography, color theory and visual storytelling.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma; basic knowledge of UI/UX principles.
• Experience presenting and defending design decisions to clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Design compelling and visually engaging assets across social, paid media, presentations, reports and brand elements.
• Develop mood boards, visual directions, wireframes, design systems, and branded templates.
• Translate strategy into clear, cohesive deliverables and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior designers and manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail.
• Stay current with design trends, accessibility standards, and AI-enabled tools.

Job description

• Design compelling and visually engaging assets across multiple formats — including social and paid media graphics, presentations, reports, fact sheets, new business proposals, brand identity elements, and website layouts
• Develop mood boards, visual direction explorations, wireframes, prototypes, design systems, and branded templates
• Translate strategic messaging and complex content into clear, visually cohesive deliverables
• Lead creative ideation during internal brainstorms and contribute to client-facing concept development sessions
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams — strategists, writers, digital specialists, and senior creative leads — and provide guidance to junior designers as needed
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and quality
• Incorporate feedback thoughtfully and efficiently in fast-moving review cycles
• Stay current on evolving design trends, AI-enabled creative tools, accessibility standards, and UI/UX best practices

Requirements

• 3-5 years of professional design experience, ideally within a communications agency, digital agency, consulting firm, or in-house creative team
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design expertise, conceptual thinking, and versatility across print and digital mediums
• Strong command of design principles, including typography, color theory, layout hierarchy, and visual storytelling
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma
• Working knowledge of UI/UX principles and responsive design
• Understanding of social media platform specifications and digital performance considerations
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities
• Self-starter attitude with ability to operate independently
• Clear communicator with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, comfortable presenting and defending creative decisions to clients and internal teams
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, with an interest in mentoring junior team members
• Experience designing presentation materials such as PowerPoint or Google Slides highly desirable
• Working knowledge of After Effects, motion graphics, or basic animation a plus
• Knowledge of accessibility/ADA design standards and printing pre-production processes a plus
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong design expertise with a focus on creating visually engaging assets across various formats, including digital and print. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with a solid understanding of UI/UX principles and accessibility standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency
• UI/UX Principles Knowledge
• Graphic Design Degree
• Project Management Skills
• Visual Storytelling Expertise

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Graphic Design
• Visual Communications
• Typography
• Color Theory
• Layout Hierarchy
• Prototyping
• Wireframing
• Motion Graphics
• Presentation Design
• Design Systems

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication
• Collaboration
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Proactive Mindset

Industry Keywords

• Digital Agency
• Communications Agency
• Client-Facing Environment
• Accessibility Standards
• Design Trends

Tools & Technologies

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Figma
• After Effects
• PowerPoint
• Google Slides