Graphic Designer

TekWissen ®; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,216 - 59,236; Part time

Job summary

A global workforce management provider is seeking a Graphic Designer for a temporary assignment in Chicago. This on-site role involves supporting client branding through design while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in graphic design, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and a college degree in a related field. A commitment to teamwork, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential. This position offers a pay range of $35.00/hr to $43.00/hr.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Self-motivated and takes initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support client branding through graphic design best practices.
• Develop design standards and concepts for advertising materials.
• Work collaboratively with team members across various departments.

Skills

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Client's donor relationship management system

Job description

This range is provided by TekWissen ®. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$35.00/hr - $43.00/hr

Job Title

Graphic Designer

Duration

5 Months

Location

Chicago, IL 60637

Job Type

Temporary Assignment

Work Type

Onsite

Shift

(Mon-Fri) (9:00AM-5:00PM)

Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is the second-largest private employer in Chicago. We are a multicultural, international community of more than 20,000 faculty and staff—each supporting UChicago’s mission of inquiry and academic excellence. Our client is a Medical Center provides world-renowned patient care, while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research. Together, UChicago Medicine and the Biological Sciences Division are working to address the world’s most pressing medical challenges.

Responsibilities

• The job provides professional support and solves straightforward problems in a range of design projects.
• Works within defined processes and procedures to develop design standards and concepts for client advertising and communications materials. Completes a variety of assignments, as needed.
• Support the client brand and strategic goals through the use of graphic design best practices and creative innovation to engage with our audiences. Display professional skill in the use of the Adobe suite of design software including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat (XD and After Affects familiarity helpful), in order to conceive, design and produce printed and digitally based tools such as brochures, periodicals, event identity and invitations, websites, social media posts, direct response marketing, and signage.
• Research, develop and lead conceptual and stylistic direction for ARD direct response campaigns based on partner objectives while supporting the client brand.
• In addition to being able to work independently, designer must be willing to collaborate with manager, designers, editors, writers, and interactive developers to meet the department's goals by prioritizing workloads and producing professionally designed materials that are in strategic alignment.
• Contribute to creative critiques and brainstorms, and while demonstrating a high regard for teamwork and the collective achievement of departmental goals, be willing to evaluate overall success of team efforts.
• Contribute to a positive work environment, which includes a commitment to project partner/ stakeholder satisfaction.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with our partners among ARD and other client departments and divisions.
• Identify, negotiate with, and manage outside vendors such as printers, photographers, illustrators, etc.
• Applies interpersonal and communications skills which include the ability to listen, speak, and write effectively in a professional context.
• Conceptualizes and creates graphic artwork, such as charts, graphs, or illustrations, for various publications, advertising materials and/or customers with limited supervision.
• Coordinates all graphic production scheduling, including preparing final layouts for print.
• Works within processes to ensure that graphic projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the user's satisfaction. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or client degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Advanced degree.

Technical Knowledge or Skills

• Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the client as well as the technology tools available to the Office of Alumni Relations and Development, including the client's donor relationship management system, Microsoft Windows computer environment and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and tact.
• Work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Prioritize multiple projects and independently follow through with detail.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, to speak, and to write effectively.
• Self-motivation and the ability to take initiative.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Design

Industries

Medical Practices