Junior Graphic Designer

Trope Publishing Co.

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A growing book publishing company in Chicago seeks a Junior Graphic Designer to support marketing and design teams. This entry-level role involves creating marketing-related graphics, optimizing assets for various platforms, and producing collateral like brochures and presentations. Ideal candidates have 1-2 years of relevant design experience, strong layout skills, and proficiency in Adobe Suites. Offered salary is between $60,000 and $65,000 per year.

Qualifications

1-2 years relevant work experience in graphic or digital design.
Ability to juggle priorities across multiple projects with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Create and produce marketing-focused digital assets including graphics and email newsletters.
Design and optimize visual assets for website updates.
Develop marketing collateral such as brochures and presentations.
Support launches, campaigns, and seasonal initiatives.
Work collaboratively with the marketing and design teams.

Skills

Strong layout and typographic skills

Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite and Mac OS

Adobe Suites proficiency including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively and adapt work based on constructive feedback

Job description

Marketing & Partnership Manager at Trope Publishing

To apply for this role, please submit a cover letter, resume, and link to your portfolio with the subject line "Junior Designer" tokate@trope.com.

Trope Publishing Co. is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support our marketing and design teams for our growing book and print business. The Junior Graphic Designer will work closely with Trope’s marketing and design teams to design and produce marketing related graphics, including website imagery, social media and email graphics, product images, etc., as well as additional marketing collateral such as brochures, catalogs, sell sheets, and presentation decks for Trope’s book publishing program. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in marketing design; an understanding of multi-page print design (books, zines, or catalogs) is a plus. This in-person position is based in Chicago.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the marketing, editorial, and design teams to create and produce marketing-focused digital assets across channels, including website graphics, product images, social media graphics, and email newsletters
Support ongoing website updates by designing and optimizing visual assets, including product imagery, banners, and promotional graphics
Design and update marketing collateral such as book brochures, seasonal sales catalogs, sell sheets, proposal decks, and other branded materials
Create sales presentations and visual assets that support partnerships, wholesale, and business development efforts
Adapt existing designs and campaign concepts across multiple formats and platforms while maintaining brand consistency
Product photography of books for marketing, website, and sales use
Working with the larger marketing team, support launches, campaigns, and seasonal initiatives
Perform other related duties and contribute to special projects as assigned

Qualifications

1-2 years relevant work experience (graphic design, digital design, etc)
Strong layout and typographic skills
Computer proficiency including the Microsoft Office Suite and Mac OS
Adobe Suites proficiency including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to work collaboratively and adapt work based on constructive feedback
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must have the ability to plan ahead and juggle priorities across multiple projects with a meticulous eye for detail

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