Graphic Designer

Aquent; Illinois; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a fully remote freelance Graphic Designer to support multiple client projects from mid-August through mid-October. The role requires experience in multi-page publications and interactive PDFs, as well as collaboration with various stakeholders to deliver compelling design materials.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in design and print production.
• Online design portfolio demonstrating knowledge of design and print production.
• Expert skills in Adobe CC with emphasis on multi-page layouts.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective, engaging creative across various channels.
• Translate business objectives into visually compelling materials.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders and review content critically.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

BA or associate degree in Design, Fine Arts

Tools

Adobe CC

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Our client is looking for a fully remote freelance Graphic Designer to help with a high volume of projects from mid-August through mid-October. They will need someone for approx. 20 hours/week for the first two weeks, 40 hours/week for 5-6 weeks, then tapering down to 20-25 hours/week for the final weeks.

Candidates must have experience with multi-page publications and interactive PDFs.

As a Graphic Designer, you will join our growing Communication Practice to design employee communication materials in support of multiple client consulting projects. You will work alongside strategic leads, content developers, and project managers to deliver engaging and compelling materials across a variety of media. For this, you need to have a keen eye for detail and a strong ability to translate requirements into design.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective, engaging and accurate creative across multiple channels, including PowerPoint, print, and digital
• Translate business objectives and branding principles into visually compelling materials such as communication collateral, presentations, and infographics
• Incorporate individual client brand standards and tone of voice into creative work, often simultaneously juggling multiple clients and related style guidelines
• Collaborate closely with art director, project managers, writers, and other key stakeholders across the organization
• Review, proof, and edit content with a critical eye; take part in multiple rounds of editing on any given project, and revise as needed based on client feedback
• Articulate and pitch design concepts to clients, art directors, and others
  
  

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in design and print production in an agency, in-house creative department, or corporate environment
• Outstanding creative skills that adhere to foundational design principles (page balance, grids, color, typography, proportion, content hierarchy, and other design best practices)
• High level of creativity in developing collateral of all types (including multi-page guides, presentations, one-sheets, digital media, interactive PDFs, etc.)
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with senior team members and other stakeholders to receive and incorporate feedback
• High degree of accuracy and consistency with meticulous attention to detail
• Outstanding organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Expert skills with Adobe CC, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat as well as all Microsoft Office 365 products (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel)
• Online design portfolio that demonstrates clear knowledge of design and print production with emphasis on multi-page and copy-centric layouts
• BA or associate degree in Design, Fine Arts, or equivalent education and/or work experience