Graphic Designer

Overture

Who we are:

Overture is your proactive partner for creating effective promotional marketing programs.

https://www.overturepromotions.com


Position Details

Graphic Designer
Job
Full-time
9/17/2019
Northern Illinois
Vernon Hills, IL

Overture has an opening for a talented, creative Graphic Designer in a fast paced, fun environment that encourages creativity. You will work on a wide range of print and digital design projects, all of which require an innovative and detail-oriented approach. This role offers a good balance of projects in which you will use clients’ artwork and prepare it for printing in addition to being able to create your own, custom artwork.

Our ideal candidate must have a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Our perfect candidate will have knowledge of preparing artwork for print materials, screen-printing, embroidery and promotional items. Must be a team player, but can work independently; is personable, friendly and can provide excellent customer service to both internal and external clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop graphics for products, websites, eBlasts, collateral, logos/branding, and more 
  • Convert raster artwork into vector artwork 
  • Produce virtual product mockups 
  • Maintain composure in stressful situations 
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines in a fast-moving work environment 
  • Communicate effectively with internal sales teams and clients, and present website designs 
  • Work with our copywriter to develop social media content and messaging for other graphics 
  • Participate in our team critique of creative work and work collaboratively with the team

Qualifications:

  • Web design experience a huge plus (coding skills not required, understanding of how designs translate to websites is needed)
  • Proficient with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign 
  • Knowledge of typography, hierarchy, color theory, layout, and using a grid 
  • UXPin or other prototyping tool experience 
  • Knowledge of current best practices for web and print design 
  • Product photography experience 
  • Proven resourcefulness with creative problem-solving skills 
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Detail-oriented 
  • Positive, upbeat and team player attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proficient in responsive/mobile design 
  • Video and video editing experience 
  • Mailchimp experience

Education/Experience:

  • 4-year degree in Graphic Design, or equivalent 
  • 2-5 years of experience working on a graphic design team

All candidates will be expected to provide a digital portfolio of work that showcases both digital and print work.



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