Graphic Designer

Hill+Knowlton Strategies

Hill+Knowlton Strategies is an international public relations company with over 85 offices around the world.

We believe that every corporation, brand and client has a public, and today’s public is more powerful than ever before. They have the power to topple CEOs, reshape corporate and brand strategy, kill products and create unicorns. Today’s public demands truth, transparency and the highest behavioral standards.

Our client obsession means constantly evolving new products + services to help brands and the public communicate. Always in beta.

Our business combines 10 vertical sectors focused on deep industry knowledge, with an evolving number of specialist areas that work horizontally across those sectors. One of those specialist areas of expertise is our Studio. We have a network of Studios around the globe.

https://www.hkstrategies.com/en/

Position Details

Graphic Designer
Job
Full-time
12/1/2020
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

Responsibilities:

  • Supporting / working with a multidisciplinary team 
  • Translating strategic thinking into clear designs and content 
  • Creating work that’s engaging, liked and shared 
  • Designing social posts, gifs and short animations 
  • Reformatting and resizing artwork for multiple channels 
  • Contributing in brainstorms 
  • Develop creative concepts that meet client needs and objectives 
  • Taking briefs and client / colleague feedback 
  • Utilizing your design talents to develop visuals that communicate our client’s key narratives across multiple channels and mediums 
  • Developing concepts; pulling visual and cultural references to define ideas 
  • Producing slick client presentations

Skills:

  • Core graphic design skills and excellence in the craft 
  • Creative flair: ideas/concept generation both independently and as part of a team 
  • Problem-solving skills 
  • Typography / layout skills 
  • Awareness of current and emerging design trends 
  • Fluent use of Adobe Creative Suite and use of Macs 
  • Good understanding of animation / After Effects and film editing 
  • Excellent time management skills 
  • Writing skills: rationales and basic writing for design 
  • Understanding and viewpoint on social media 
  • Packed with initiative, accountable and dependable

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years’ experience in graphic design; agency experience (public relations, advertising and/or digital media) 
  • Undergraduate degree in graphic design or creative fields

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive benefits package—including healthy vacation allotment, 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision support, fitness reimbursement, your birthday off and more 
  • A career working with and influencing bold, creative teams and a client account that has a positive impact on the world 
  • An inspiring, passionate, driven, fun, and creative team culture 
  • Strong leadership with a focus on entrepreneurial thinking, training and mentoring to help you grow, expand your skills and become your professional best

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