Onsite Print Designer: Brochure & Editorial Design

Aquent; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a talented Print Designer to join our onsite creative team in Elmhurst, IL. This contract role focuses on designing 8.5" x 11" brochures and other print materials for State initiatives, translating complex information into clear visuals.

You will collaborate with copywriters and stakeholders to develop concepts from scratch, apply brand guidelines, and ensure print-ready production with accurate bleeds and color profiles.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional graphic design experience with emphasis on print.
• Portfolio demonstrating original concepts, thoughtful layouts, and print work.
• Advanced proficiency in InDesign and Photoshop and print production knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize & Design: Develop compelling layouts for brochures and other print collateral, including projects created from the ground up.
• Editorial Design: Create clean, engaging layouts that effectively organize and communicate complex information.
• Brand Stewardship: Apply established brand guidelines while making thoughtful design decisions around layout, typography, imagery, and color.
• Typography & Composition: Demonstrate a strong understanding of grids, hierarchy, typography, spacing, composition, and visual balance.
• Image Editing: Use Photoshop to edit, enhance, and composite imagery as needed.
• Print Production: Prepare accurate, press-ready files, including bleeds, trims, color profiles, image resolution, and final file specifications.
• Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, copywriters, and other team members onsite to incorporate feedback and quickly refine designs.
• Quality Control: Maintain a high level of accuracy across layouts, typography, alignment, imagery, and final production files.

Skills

Print design

Editorial design

Typography

Layout

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Aquent is seeking a talented Print Designer to join our onsite creative team in Elmhurst, IL. This contract role focuses on designing 8.5" x 11" brochures and other print materials for State initiatives, translating complex information into clear visuals.

You will collaborate with copywriters and stakeholders to develop concepts from scratch, apply brand guidelines, and ensure print-ready production with accurate bleeds and color profiles.