Graphic Designer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Graphic Designer is a member of Kemper’s Creative Services team and is responsible for helping to define our visual brand and maximize audience engagement through visual design. This position will focus on applying best practices in user-centered design and production across various types of print and digital sales collateral. Strong layout design, clean aesthetics, solid production skills, creative thinking, and adherence to the Kemper brand are measures of success in the role. This position is a hybrid role working three days per week in our Chicago office.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Apply outstanding design, layout and communication principles, and superior aesthetics, to all creative work while consistently observing a high-level of detail.
• Translate business needs into actionable creative solutions.
• Develop design projects from concept through production.
• Build production-ready files for print (four-color process, digital, spot).
• Comprehend and adhere to corporate brand guidelines in all facets of work, act as a brand steward and educator.
• Collaborate with copywriters and marketing colleagues.
• Lead and participate in brainstorming sessions.
• Present creative concepts with POV to stakeholders.
• Synthesize input and feedback from Creative and Marketing team members into clear creative solutions.
• Apply empathy to understand and interpret unique end-user needs.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related discipline with minimum 3-5 years’ applicable experience.
• Expert knowledge using InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Adobe XD.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and with others on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting time-sensitive deadlines.
• Solid knowledge using project collaboration/workflow applications in a team environment (e.g., Basecamp, Hive, Wrike).
• Strong ability to influence; solid interpersonal and team collaboration skills; ability to cultivate strong working relationships with team members.
• Results-oriented strategic critical thinker.
• Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to guide others and provide feedback to stakeholders.
• Salesforce experience a plus.
• Candidates must provide a link to an online portfolio of relevant work for consideration.
• Sponsorship is not accepted for this opportunity.

The range for this position is $77,100 to $128,500. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors.  This job is also eligible for our Kemper benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.).