Graphic Designer

Polsinelli; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick time off

Referral program

Medical insurance and benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

ID Theft insurance

Long-term disability benefits

Short-term disability benefits

Parking/Transit reimbursement

401(k) benefits

Employee assistance benefits

Job summary

Polsinelli PC is seeking a full-time Graphic Designer to join our in-office team across multiple offices, including Chicago. The candidate will manage production-focused creative work, develop brand-aligned graphics, and support attorneys and internal teams with polished deliverables.

The role requires strong typography, layout, and communication skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and adhere to deadlines. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Background in Production, Graphic Design, Visual Communications or related field
• BS degree or Associate's degree preferred
• 3–5+ years of professional corporate experience preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud; MS Office (PowerPoint & Word) required
• Strong print production, file prep, photo editing and vendor specs knowledge

Responsibilities

• Independently manage production-focused creative requests from intake through final delivery
• Create external social media graphics, internal intranet graphics and other recurring assets using brand systems
• Process attorney headshots and firm photography including cropping, color correction and retouching
• Organize and maintain the firm photography library and asset taxonomy
• Refine PowerPoint presentations and Word documents to meet brand standards
• Prepare production-ready artwork and files for printers, signage, and vendors
• Produce template-based collateral, ads, event materials, and internal communications
• Provide production support on larger designer-led projects and overflow tasks
• Communicate clearly with internal clients to clarify requests and deliver completed work
• Maintain Polsinelli's visual brand with accuracy and consistency
• Identify opportunities to improve templates and workflows for efficiency
• Perform related duties as required

Skills

Graphic design

Branding

Print production

Client service

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Polsinelli has an immediate need for a full-time Graphic Designer in their Atlanta, Kansas City, Nashville, Denver or Chicago office. This role will be an in-office role.

The candidate will be a highly organized, self-directed designer with strong design fundamentals, sound judgment, and exceptional attention to detail. The role must independently manage multiple responsibilities, communicate directly with internal clients and vendors, and adapt to shifting deadlines and priorities. Position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, a high level of accuracy and the ability to deliver polished work with minimal oversight and internal revision.

Core Responsibilities

• Independently manage production-focused creative requests from intake through final delivery, including clarification of project needs, design/production, self-proofing, revisions, and client communication
• Create external social media graphics, internal intranet graphics, and other recurring digital assets using established brand systems and templates
• Process attorney headshots and firm photography, including cropping, color correction, light retouching, resizing, and preparation for digital and print use
• Support organization and administration of the firm photography library, including asset organization, identification, and routine audits
• Format and refine PowerPoint presentations and Word documents to ensure accuracy, readability, and alignment with firm brand standards
• Fulfill logo and brand asset requests, including resizing, file conversion, and preparation of appropriate formats for internal teams and external vendors
• Prepare production-ready artwork and files for printers, signage partners, and other vendors, ensuring technical specifications are accurate prior to handoff
• Design and produce template-based collateral, ads, event materials, signage, advertisements, internal communications, and other recurring marketing assets
• Provide production support on larger designer-led projects and support overflow email and digital production needs using established templates and brand systems
• Communicate promptly and professionally with team members, attorneys, Business Development, Marketing Communications, Events, Regional Marketing, and other internal clients to clarify requests, answer routine questions, and deliver completed work
• Maintain Polsinelli's visual brand with exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency; proactively identify and resolve routine production issues
• Identify opportunities to improve templates, file organization, and recurring production workflows to increase Creative Team efficiency and quality
• Perform related duties as required

Requirements

• A background in Production, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field
• BS degree or Associate's degree preferred
• 3-5+ years of professional, corporate working experience preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft products (PowerPoint & Word) is required
• Strong understanding of print production, file preparation, photo editing and vendor specifications preferred
• Strong design judgment, exceptional self-proofing and organizational skills, direct client-service experience, and the ability to manage routine assignments independently with minimal oversight

The budgeted salary range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000.

As part of full-time employment associated with this position, Polsinelli PC offers the following benefits:

• Paid time off
• sick time off
• a referral program
• medical insurance and benefits
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• ID Theft insurance
• long-term disability benefits
• short-term disability benefits
• Parking/Transit reimbursement (varies depending on location)
• 401(k) benefits
• employee assistance benefits

Polsinelli PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.