Senior Art Director

KellyMitchell Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Employee-Owned ESOP

Job summary

KellyMitchell is seeking a Senior Art Director to join our Chicago-based creative team on a 10-month contract. You’ll translate complex information into visually engaging customer communications across digital and print channels and collaborate with copywriters, strategists, and marketing partners to deliver campaigns that uphold our brand standards.

The ideal candidate brings a strong portfolio and 4+ years of experience designing for web, mobile, and print, plus expert proficiency in Figma and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience with a strong creative portfolio.
• 4+ years of experience developing creative assets for digital and traditional marketing channels.
• 2+ years of experience designing for web, mobile, and social platforms.
• Expert proficiency with Figma.
• Expert proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including: InDesign Photoshop Illustrator.
• Basic understanding of UX design principles.
• Basic knowledge of print production processes and printer specifications.
• Strong presentation and visual communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design visually compelling customer communications for digital and print channels, including instructional content, customer updates, and marketing materials.
• Collaborate closely with copywriters, strategists, marketing partners, and other cross-functional stakeholders to develop integrated creative campaigns.
• Translate complex information into clear, accessible visual designs that improve customer understanding and engagement.
• Adapt creative solutions to evolving business priorities, project timelines, and stakeholder feedback.
• Manage multiple creative projects simultaneously while taking ownership of timelines, deliverables, and project execution.
• Apply and maintain brand identity, design standards, and messaging guidelines across all customer communications.
• Make informed creative decisions using customer insights, past experience, and design best practices.
• Produce high-quality creative work with exceptional attention to detail while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback to continuously improve communication effectiveness.
• Present creative concepts and clearly articulate design rationale to internal partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Creative portfolio

Brand standards

Project management

Web design

Mobile design

Print design

Figma

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

UX principles

Print production basics

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Job Summary Our client, a leading financial services organization, is seeking a Senior Art Director to join their creative team. This is a contract opportunity located in Chicago, IL, supporting customer-focused marketing and communications initiatives across digital and print channels. This role is ideal for a creative professional who excels at transforming complex information into visually engaging, easy-to-understand communications while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact campaigns that align with brand standards and business objectives.

Core Responsibilities

• Design visually compelling customer communications for digital and print channels, including instructional content, customer updates, and marketing materials
• Collaborate closely with copywriters, strategists, marketing partners, and other cross-functional stakeholders to develop integrated creative campaigns
• Translate complex information into clear, accessible visual designs that improve customer understanding and engagement
• Adapt creative solutions to evolving business priorities, project timelines, and stakeholder feedback
• Manage multiple creative projects simultaneously while taking ownership of timelines, deliverables, and project execution
• Apply and maintain brand identity, design standards, and messaging guidelines across all customer communications
• Make informed creative decisions using customer insights, past experience, and design best practices
• Produce high-quality creative work with exceptional attention to detail while consistently meeting deadlines
• Incorporate stakeholder feedback to continuously improve communication effectiveness
• Present creative concepts and clearly articulate design rationale to internal partners and stakeholders

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience with a strong creative portfolio
• 4+ years of experience developing creative assets for digital and traditional marketing channels
• 2+ years of experience designing for web, mobile, and social platforms
• Expert proficiency with Figma
• Expert proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including: InDesign Photoshop Illustrator
• Basic understanding of UX design principles
• Basic knowledge of print production processes and printer specifications
• Strong presentation and visual communication skills

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• 6+ years of experience developing creative for digital and traditional marketing channels
• 4+ years of experience designing for web, mobile, and social platforms
• Experience working within established design systems and templates
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary creative and marketing teams
• Strong understanding of customer-centered design and communication principles

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Strong visual design and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Adaptable and comfortable working through changing priorities and feedback
• Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of projects from concept through execution
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for creating clear, engaging communications

Work Environment

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Duration: Approximately 10 months

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Rate: Approximately $35.00 to $39.00 per hour. Final compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and location.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 401(k) offered

About KellyMitchell

At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.