Graphic Designer

KCT Credit Union

Chartered in 1937, KCT Credit Union was formed through the tireless efforts of Miss Martha Black, a teacher in the then Elgin Public Schools District, and Mr. E. Earl McCoy, then Kane County Superintendent of Schools. Since that day we have been dedicated to living the credit union philosophy of people helping people.

KCT is a credit union, which means we are not-for-profit. We don’t serve shareholders on Wall Street. Instead we serve you, our member-owners. KCT is owned by all of our members, each owning an equal share in the successes of the credit union through low interest rates on loans and high interest rates on savings.

KCT also believes in the principle of serving our member-owners with financial literacy and education. We know that your financial health is just as important your physical health. This is why we are advocates for our member-owners in times of economic turmoil, and why we have the ability to create individualized loan and savings products to meet your needs.

KCT offers an environment where people care about each other like family. That’s pretty unique in the competitive financial services industry.

The most resounding reason people love working at KCT is the ability to build and leverage high-impact relationships. We share a common set of values focused on membership, service, integrity, community, and education. This is reflected in our tenured staff and ongoing recognition at local and national levels across a wide array of industries.

Our values drive our mission: to provide for the well-being of our members. We achieve this by working collaboratively towards the common goal of member education and advocacy.

https://www.kctcu.org/


Position Details

Graphic Designer
Job
Full-time
Office/WFH
100% remote
11/22/2023
Northern Illinois
Elgin, IL

Responsible for completing a variety of graphic design duties to further credit union Marketing objectives. Oversees electronic pre-press functions and the layout and design of all internal and external publications. Provides professional graphics, images, and designs for brochures, print advertisements, promotional handouts, signs, direct mail pieces, newsletters, multimedia presentations, and website information pages. Works with various credit union departments to record and edit videos to create engaging video content using Adobe Premier. Coordinates activities with outside printers, service agencies, advertisers, and vendors to complete projects within scheduled deadlines and ensure printed materials are of the highest quality. Provides support to the Marketing team and other departments on special projects and copywriting.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Associate’s degree in graphic design, marketing, art, or a related field, orequivalent field experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

  • Strong working knowledge of graphic design software applications suchas Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
  • Experience and working knowledge of video editing using Adobe Premiere.
  • Knowledge of experience design, brand development, and creative process.
  • Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography & limitations of the web.
  • Knowledge of HTML, DHTML, and CSS is a plus.
  • Understanding of pre-press processes including color techniques, digital file formats, document set-up, typesetting rules, printing options, and techniques.
  • Knowledge of industry design technologies, graphic design techniques, theories, and processes in order to keep abreast of current trends and emerging technology.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Three to five years of experience in graphic design or related areas.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Excellent writing and editing skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Creative, artistic, and innovative.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Works well independently and in teams.
  • Able to meet deadlines.


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