Graphic/Motion Designer

The Team:

We are a team of cross-disciplinary marketers that are adept at telling compelling stories, graphically and narratively, that engage and excite prospects, members, and company partners alike. We are flexible and skilled at multi-tasking to accomplish the organization’s goals.

The Role:

An adaptable contributor that thrives in a fast-paced environment who isn’t deterred by tight deadlines. We are looking for a versatile, highly conceptual, detail-oriented, Graphic Designer to join our Vernon Hills-based marketing team. You have an opportunity to make a significant impact at BCU and in your career. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with the entire Marketing team (Creative, Communications and Campaign/Web), and partners across the business, to strengthen the brand and support the growth and expansion of company products and services.

What you'll be doing:

What's a typical day look like for a Designer? There’s no typical day, and no day is ever boring. Your days may vary between assisting the team with a creative concept, developing a promotional animation, designing highly emotive visual content, and creating engaging pages for our website. You'll be responsible for designing solutions and bringing experiences to life across multiple mediums.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the creative team in designing in-house marketing from concept through production for campaigns, events, videos, animations, and corporate communications 
• Assist in managing all brand assets both external and internal, including brand standards and visual identity 
• Collaborate with marketing, product owners and various internal teams to support business objectives 
• Work cross-functionally within the organization and ensure brand compliance among all assets, including collateral, presentations, signage, promotional items, communications, campaigns, events, etc. 
• Uphold our "internal agency" process and expectations for quality, consistency, and timeliness of deliverables 
• Collaborate with the team to solidify visual standards, design expectations, and brand consistency

What we are looking for from you:

• 3+ years of experience in design, either client-side or with an agency 
• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or Multimedia Design 
• Demonstrated passion for marketing, design, and digital technology 
• Highly Proficient in Adobe After Effects, including creating animations 
• Routine and recent proficiency with Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign 
• A solid understanding of UX and website design 
• Working knowledge of video editing software (Final Cut Pro X or Adobe Premiere) 
• Working knowledge of HTML/CSS a plus 
• An amazing portfolio of past design work, including animations 
• Strong attention to visual detail and exceptional proofreading skills.

Ready to join our team? Apply Today!

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