Senior Graphic Designer

American Society of Interior Designers; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Society of Interior Designers is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to join our creative team in Kenosha, WI or Skokie, IL. You will develop compelling concepts and production-ready artwork for print, digital, retail and experiential projects while collaborating with Creative Directors and cross-functional teams.

You will blend traditional design with 3D visuals, motion, AI-assisted workflows and modern web experiences, using Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Figma and Cinema 4D to

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional graphic design experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Strong knowledge of Figma for digital design and prototyping.
• Experience with Cinema 4D or similar 3D design/rendering software.
• 2-3 years of After Effects or similar motion graphics/video software.
• Hands-on experience using generative AI within a professional creative workflow.
• Portfolio demonstrating print, digital, AI-assisted visualization, motion and 3D work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Creative Directors and teams to develop innovative solutions.
• Develop concepts that adhere to client brand standards.
• Design catalogs, presentations, digital assets, and retail communications.
• Create product visuals and retail/POS display mockups.
• Use generative AI tools to accelerate concept development and renderings.
• Build AI prompts/workflows ensuring brand consistency.
• Use Figma for digital experiences and layouts.
• Incorporate Cinema 4D for product visualizations.
• Produce motion graphics and video content with After Effects.
• Prepare production-ready artwork for print and digital.
• Manage multiple projects and timelines with quality results.

Skills

Brand design

Visual storytelling

Conceptual thinking

Generative AI in creative workflow

Motion graphics concepts

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Figma

Cinema 4D

After Effects

Job description

Position Overview

Our client is currently seeking a talented and versatile Senior Graphic Designer to join our creative team in Kenosha, Wisconsin or Skokie, Illinois. This role is an integral part of a collaborative marketing and creative team responsible for developing compelling visual solutions for industry-leading brands. The ideal candidate is a multidisciplinary designer who can move confidently between traditional graphic design, digital experiences, motion, 3D visualization and AI-assisted creative development. Projects may include consumer products and branded merchandise, retail and point-of-sale displays, catalogs and marketing collateral, digital content, web experiences, presentations, product visualization, motion graphics and video.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Creative Directors, Creative Services Managers, Marketing and cross-functional teams to develop innovative creative solutions across print, digital, retail and experiential channels.
• Develop and present compelling creative concepts that engage audiences while adhering to established client brand standards.
• Design marketing materials including catalogs, presentations, promotional materials, digital assets, web content and retail/POS communications.
• Create realistic product, packaging, merchandise and retail display mockups and visualizations to effectively communicate creative concepts.
• Use generative AI tools to accelerate concept development, product ideation, branded merchandise development, POS/display visualization and photorealistic retail renderings.
• Develop effective AI prompts and workflows that produce accurate, brand-appropriate and presentation-ready creative output while maintaining consistency with supplied assets and brand standards.
• Use Figma to design and collaborate on digital experiences, layouts, prototypes and other interactive or web-based creative.
• Incorporate Cinema 4D or comparable 3D software into the creative process to develop product visualizations, environmental concepts, dimensional graphics and presentation-quality renderings.
• Develop motion graphics, animation and video content using Adobe After Effects or comparable animation/video software, bringing static creative concepts to life across digital channels and presentations.
• Prepare accurate, production-ready artwork for print, digital and other final applications.
• Manage multiple creative assignments, project requirements, timelines and deliverables simultaneously.
• Stay current with emerging design, AI, digital, motion, 3D and creative technology trends and identify practical opportunities to incorporate new tools into client work.
• Present creative thinking clearly and confidently to internal teams and clients.

Experience & Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional graphic design experience demonstrating strong conceptual thinking, visual storytelling, composition and brand design.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.
• Strong working knowledge of Figma, including digital design, layout, prototyping and workflows.
• Experience with Cinema 4D or comparable 3D design/rendering software, with the ability to create compelling product, retail or environmental visualizations.
• 2-3 years of experience with Adobe After Effects or comparable motion graphics, animation and video software, with demonstrated ability to create polished animated and video-based creative.
• Hands-on experience using generative AI within a professional creative workflow, particularly for POS/display visualization, photorealistic retail renderings, product development, merchandise concepts and creative exploration.
• Strong understanding of prompt development and prompt refinement, including the ability to provide clear visual direction, control composition and preserve brand assets while iterating toward a desired creative result.
• Experience creating product mockups, branded merchandise, catalogs, retail/POS materials or digital experiences strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of print production and the ability to build production-ready files.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating print, digital, brand, AI-assisted visualization, motion and 3D work.
• Excellent organizational, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and creative quality.