Entry Level Graphic Designer

Gold Rush Amusements, Inc.; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Gold Rush Gaming is seeking an entry-level Graphic Designer with 1–2 years of office experience to produce marketing materials such as social graphics, flyers, banners, and print items. The role emphasizes brand consistency, vector and layout work, and efficient prepress preparation for diverse web and print needs.

The ideal candidate will show proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, plus a solid grasp of typography, color theory, and project prioritization in a busy team

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and strong Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of typography, visual hierarchy, color theory, and layout fundamentals.
• Knowledge of digital export formats (SVG, PNG, JPG) and print production specs (CMYK, DPI, bleed).

Responsibilities

• Fast-paced asset creation for social media graphics, flyers, banners, and emails.
• Create vector graphics, icons, and illustrations; build multi-page publications using InDesign.
• Retouch and color-correct images for web and print assets using Photoshop.
• Maintain brand alignment across deliverables by applying guidelines and logo usage rules.
• Prepare print-ready files with preflight, bleed, and crop marks; export assets optimized for web.
• Organize and archive asset libraries and templates to streamline handoffs.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

Graphic design

Tools

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Job Description

Gold Rush Gaming is looking for an entry level Graphic Designer with 1 to 2 years’ office experience.

• Fast-Paced Asset Creation: Rapidly produce high-quality marketing materials—including social media graphics, flyers, digital banners, email headers, and print promotional items—on tight turnarounds.
• Vector & Layout Production: Create vector graphics, icons, and illustrations using Illustrator, and build multi-page publications, brochures, and print layouts using InDesign.
• Image Editing & Manipulation: Retouch, color-correct, crop, and composite raster images using Photoshop for both web and print assets.
• Brand Alignment: Maintain visual consistency under pressure by applying brand guidelines, color palettes, typography, and logo usage rules across all deliverables.
• Prepress & Export: Prepare print-ready files (preflight, bleed, crop marks, vector pathing) and export digital assets optimized for various web specifications.
• Workflow & File Management: Organize and archive asset libraries, templates, and raw project files to streamline project handoffs and speed up production cycles.

Job Description

Gold Rush Gaming is looking for an entry level Graphic Designer with 1 to 2 years’ office experience.

Essential Responsibilities

• Fast-Paced Asset Creation: Rapidly produce high-quality marketing materials—including social media graphics, flyers, digital banners, email headers, and print promotional items—on tight turnarounds.
• Vector & Layout Production: Create vector graphics, icons, and illustrations using Illustrator, and build multi-page publications, brochures, and print layouts using InDesign.
• Image Editing & Manipulation: Retouch, color-correct, crop, and composite raster images using Photoshop for both web and print assets.
• Brand Alignment: Maintain visual consistency under pressure by applying brand guidelines, color palettes, typography, and logo usage rules across all deliverables.
• Prepress & Export: Prepare print-ready files (preflight, bleed, crop marks, vector pathing) and export digital assets optimized for various web specifications.
• Workflow & File Management: Organize and archive asset libraries, templates, and raw project files to streamline project handoffs and speed up production cycles.

Core Qualifications

Software Proficiency - Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud with high proficiency in Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop

Pace/Management - Proven ability to thrive under pressure and hit rapid turnaround deadlines while balancing multiple active projects

Design Fundamentals - Solid command of visual hierarchy, typography, grid systems, color theory, and vector path manipulation

Product Knowledge - In-depth understand of digital export formants (SVG, PNG, JPG) and print production specifications (CMYK, DPI, bleed, spot colors)

Soft Skills

• Adaptability
• Strong communication
• Receptiveness to rapid feedback
• Meticulous attention to detail

Key Requirements Checklist

• A strong portfolio demonstrating advanced proficiency in Illustrator (vector graphics), InDesign (page layouts), and Photoshop (image editing).
• Proven capability to prioritize tasks, pivot quickly based on shifting feedback, and consistently hit aggressive deadlines.
• Solid understanding of print prepress setup as well as fast-paced digital design standards.

Benefits (for Full-Time Employees)

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Company vehicle and tools provided

Must have a valid driver’s license. This is an in-office position 5 days a week.