Senior Graphic Designer

icreatives; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in the Evanston, IL area is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to lead projects and teams in delivering top-tier design for B2B and B2C initiatives. This full-time, onsite role involves hands-on design with Adobe products, strategic leadership, and ensuring brand consistency. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Graphic Design, 8+ years of design experience, and strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma, alongside skills in communication and project management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional design experience with 4+ years of project-management experience.
• Strong graphic design portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, digital, UX/UI, and campaign work.

Responsibilities

• Hands‑on graphic design for print, digital, social, and web applications.
• Manage creative projects from concept to completion, leading teams and ensuring timely execution.
• Develop visual concepts, storyboards, UX/UI wireframes, and brand guidelines.

Skills

Design principles

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

After Effects

Figma

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Job description

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Salary Range: $80,000 – $90,000, commensurate with experience

Location: Evanston, IL

We’re seeking a highly talented Senior Graphic Designer to lead cross‑functional creative teams in delivering high‑quality design deliverables for luxury B2B and B2C initiatives. This role combines hands‑on design expertise with strategic leadership.

Essential Functions

• Hands‑on graphic design using Adobe products for print, digital, social, and web applications
• Manage creative projects from concept to completion, leading multi‑disciplinary teams and ensuring timely execution
• Develop visual concepts, storyboards, UX/UI wireframes, and brand guidelines
• Ensure brand consistency and present creative concepts to stakeholders
• Manage vendor relationships and collaborate with other teams

Skills Required

• Solid foundation in design principles (typography, layout, color theory)
• Expert‑level Adobe Creative Cloud skills (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Intermediate technical skills in After Effects (required) and Adobe Premiere Pro (plus)
• Figma proficiency required
• Exceptional communication and writing skills
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary projects and mentoring creatives
• Forward‑thinking mindset and strong organizational skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, required
• 8+ years of professional design experience with 4+ years of project‑management experience
• Strong graphic design portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, digital, UX/UI, and campaign work

Work Environment

• Professional office environment with occasional international travel (around 5% of the time)

We’re looking for a well‑rounded, collaborative creative who is willing to adapt to changing priorities.

Full‑time position, onsite in the Evanston, IL area. Remote work is not an option for this opportunity.

To apply, please submit your resume and portfolio link/case studies for immediate consideration.

Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each application personally. If we are interested in your qualifications, we will contact you via telephone or email as soon as possible. By applying for this position, you agree to be contacted by email or text message. Message and data rates may apply.

icreatives is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and talents will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We believe in fostering a culture that embraces and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, as it truly cultivates creativity.