Senior Designer, Brand Design Systems

Dentsu International Americas, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Flexible paid time off

15+ paid holidays per year

Paid sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Dentsu Creative in Chicago (or New York) is seeking a Senior Designer, Brand Identity to join our global team, shaping branding, design and art direction for shopper marketing and retail deliverables for a spirits brand.

You will concept and execute a range of materials including print, in-store experiences, personalization programs, and AI-enabled creative production, reporting to a Group Creative Director.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on brand and visual design and art direction.
• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, design or related field.
• Experience in an agency setting.
• Experience designing all deliverables for shopper marketing, retail/print and experiential.
• Experience developing design systems, brand identity and brand guidelines.
• Portfolio showcasing successful brand identity projects, print design and strong typography.
• Knowledge of design trends, tools, and technologies.
• Adept at designing in Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Motion design and AI image generation experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Hands on visual/branding design including concepting and executing branding and design ideas.
• Revise and edit designs, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project goals.
• You will develop on-brand creative activations rooted in strategy that serve as a framework for bringing art and messaging to life for specific audiences, across channels.
• You will partner with our teams to create concepts that enhance response strategies and achieve client goals.
• You understand unique audiences and creating content that is relevant to each.
• You will stay current with the latest trends and technologies
• You will present work internally.

Skills

Brand design

Art direction

Concept development

Visual storytelling

Typography

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design/advertising

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Suite

AI image generation

Job description

Job Description: Senior Designer, Brand Identity Dentsu Creative is seeking a Chicago or New York based Senior Designer, Brand Identity to join our creative team, working on branding, design and art direction for shopper marketing and retail deliverables for a global spirits brand.

You will concept and execute a variety of deliverables including print, retail and shopper marketing, retail media and commerce assets, in-store experiences, personalization programs, and AI-enabled creative production.

You will report to a Group Creative Director.

You have a background in branding and visual design and have 5+ years of experience in an agency environment.

Responsibilities:

• Hands on visual/graphic and branding design including concepting and executing branding and design ideas
• Revise and edit designs, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project goals.
• You will develop on-brand creative activations rooted in strategy that serve as a framework for bringing art and messaging to life for specific audiences, across channels.
• You will partner with our teams to create concepts that enhance response strategies and achieve client goals.
• You understand unique audiences and creating content that is relevant to each.
• You will stay current with the latest trends and technologies
• You will present work internally.
• You have a love for what’s happening in culture, and across various industries

Qualifications and Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in hands on brand and visual design and art direction
• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, design or related field
• Experience in an agency setting
• Experience designing all deliverables for shopper marketing, retail/print and experiential
• Experience developing design systems, brand identity and brand guidelines experience
• Portfolio showcasing successful brand identity projects, print design and strong typography
• Knowledge of design trends, tools, and technologies.
• Adept at designing in Figma and the Adobe Creative Suite
• Motion design and AI image generation experience are a plus

Additional Information

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $72,000 – $96,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
• Life insurance,
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
• 401k,
• Flexible paid time off,
• At least 15 paid holidays per year,
• Paid sick and safe leave, and
• Paid parental leave.

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

#LI-RB1 #LI-Hybrid At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our hybrid way of working combines remote flexibility with regular in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Many of our employees who live within commuting distance (90 minutes) from one of our Headquarter or Hub Offices (New York, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles) are required to work in the office 2-3 days per week including one Team Day. The minimum number of days may vary by office and role. Dentsu may designate other HQ or Hub offices at any time. Those who do not live near an office may be designated as a remote employee, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect you to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office from time to time.

Location: Chicago

Brand: Dentsu Creative

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

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About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us