Senior Graphic Designer

DEANHOUSTON; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in marketing and design is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to deliver innovative design solutions across various media. This role involves creative ownership of projects, collaboration with creative directors, and producing high-quality visuals that meet client expectations. Ideal candidates will have over five years of design experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and a strategic mindset.

Benefits

Full Health, Dental, Vision Coverage

Paid Parental Bonding Leave

401(k) with Company Match

Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

Career Development & Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional design experience, preferably in a marketing or agency setting.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver world-class design work that aligns with client marketing strategies.
• Manage client creative projects from ideation to delivery.
• Produce high-impact, conceptually strong creative solutions.

Skills

Creativity

Collaboration

Detail Orientation

Strategic Thinking

Typography Knowledge

Color Theory Knowledge

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

PowerPoint

Job description

The Senior Graphic Designer at DeanHouston is a creative and strategic individual contributor responsible for developing and implementing design solutions across a wide range of media. This position plays a pivotal role in executing concept-driven creative work that aligns with marketing objectives and brand strategy for a diverse client portfolio.

Working closely with Creative Directors, Art Directors, and Account teams, the Senior Graphic Designer takes creative ownership of projects from concept through execution. While not a supervisory role, this position may informally mentor junior team members and will be relied upon for high-level creative thinking and production excellence.

Key Responsibilities Creative Execution

• Deliver world-class design work that aligns with client marketing strategies and brand standards.
• Create compelling visual content across print, digital, environmental, and presentation media.
• Apply strategic thinking to each project to ensure conceptual strength and design integrity.
• Develop and present creative concepts and mini briefs based on client goals and campaign needs.
• Ensure accurate, on-brand, and error-free final deliverables.

Project Management

• Own and manage client creative projects from ideation to delivery, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to execute projects efficiently and creatively.
• Ensure 100% on-time and on-budget performance across assigned projects.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Partner with Art and Creative Directors as well as team leads to contribute visual direction and feedback.
• Attend internal and client meetings as needed and travel to other DeanHouston offices or client sites, when required.

Expected Outcomes Creative Excellence

• Produce high-impact, conceptually strong, and executionally precise creative solutions.
• Deliver work that meets or exceeds client expectations and contributes to overall brand success.

Operational Efficiency

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, staying organized and responsive in a fast-paced environment.
• Embrace DeanHouston’s culture of service, accountability, and creative problem-solving.

Team Contribution

• Provide leadership by example through creative ownership, initiative, and innovation.
• Actively support a collaborative, respectful, and high-performance creative team.

Who You Are

You are a driven, detail-oriented design professional with an exceptional creative eye and a strategic mindset. You thrive in a high-energy environment, enjoy tackling design challenges, and have a firm grasp of both print and digital mediums. You’re collaborative but self-directed, and your design solutions reflect both creative spark and technical polish.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in graphic design, fine arts, or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of professional design experience, preferably in a marketing or agency setting.
• Expert with traditional design software, including CS Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Strong knowledge of typography, color theory, composition, and design systems.
• Experience with PowerPoint and ability to design high-quality visual presentations.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of production processes and attention to quality control.

Benefits

DeanHouston is committed to a culture that nurtures creativity, collaboration, and individual growth. Our benefits include:

• Full Health, Dental, Vision Coverage (PPO & HSA options)
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Career Development & Training Opportunities

Salary Range

The total target compensation for this role is $62,500 – $70,500 annually, commensurate with experience, expertise, and internal equity.