Print Designer

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

Location: Elmhurst, IL

Schedule: 100% Onsite, 5 days per week

Hours: 30–40 hours per week

Job Type: Contract

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and visually driven Print Designer to join our creative team onsite in Elmhurst. This role is ideal for a designer who can do more than execute or resize existing layouts—you should have a strong creative eye and the ability to develop thoughtful, polished designs from concept through final production.

The initial focus will be on designing 8.5″ x 11″ brochures and other print materials supporting State of Illinois initiatives. You’ll translate complex information into clear, engaging visual communications while maintaining a high level of design quality and attention to detail.

This is a contract opportunity with potential for conversion in the future, although conversion is not guaranteed.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional graphic design experience, with a strong emphasis on print.
• A portfolio demonstrating true design capability, including original concepts, thoughtful layouts, editorial design, and polished print work.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of print design and production requirements.
• Excellent eye for typography, layout, composition, and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to take content and develop it into an engaging, visually cohesive design—not simply place copy into an existing template.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable working onsite in Elmhurst, IL, five days per week.

Portfolio Requirement

A strong portfolio is required. Candidates should provide examples that demonstrate their ability to design and conceptualize print materials, particularly brochures, editorial layouts, and other multi-page collateral. Production-only work or portfolios primarily focused on template execution will not be a strong fit.

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