Paper Source is hiring: Graphic Designer & Illustrator in Chicago

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Title: Graphic Designer & Illustrator

Category: Creative & Design

EmploymentType: Full-Time

Location: IL-Chicago

LocationType: corporate

JobLocation: Chicago, Illinois 60647

JobSummary: Illustrator and Graphic Design

Paper Source and Barnes & Noble are looking for a Graphic Designer and Illustrator to develop creative and eye-catching designs and illustrations that resonate with the customer and reflects the brand aesthetics.

This role is based out of our Chicago HQ.

WhatYouDo

• Creates original designs, illustrations, and typographic treatments to be applied to the development of proprietary product including greeting cards, calendars, gift product, gift wrap and more.
• Able to execute a broad range of illustration styles. Takes feedback and direction well and can adapt their style and work to fit the needs of each project.
• Demonstrates exceptional organizational and time management skills. Can prioritize and handle multiple projects to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a professional and positive attitude within a team environment.
• Participate in weekly product reviews with Design and Merchant team to present product concepts to broader group.
• Works well in both an independent and team environment, often collaborating with other designers.
• Keep current with trends in design, stationery, home goods, fashion and related industries to put toward use in seasonal inspiration/trend meetings.
  
  

Knowledge&Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design, illustration or a related field
• 3+ years of related design experience required
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Procreate
• Solid knowledge of print production processes and terminology— typesetting, bleeds, die lines, color settings, preflight, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with willingness and excitement to collaborate.
• Exhibits strong attention to detail, ensuring high quality work even on the simplest requests.
  
  

An employee in this position can expect an annual starting rate between $60,000 - $70,000 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits

Part- time less than 20 hours per week: Sick & Leave pay, Employee Discount

Part-time 20 - 29.99 per week: Sick & Leave pay, Employee Discount, Vacation, Personal Days and Company Holidays, 401(k)

Full Time 30+ hours per week: Sick & Leave pay, Employee Discount, Vacation, Personal Days and Company Holidays, 401(k), Health Benefits, Disability, Life Insurance, Transit, Tuition Reimbursement

EeoStatement: As an Affirmative Action Employer, Barnes & Noble hires qualified people to work for its Paper Source subsidiary to perform the many tasks necessary for the success of our business and is committed to diversity in the workplace. An essential part of this policy is providing equal employment opportunity for all. All employment practices and decisions—including those involving application procedures, recruitment or recruitment advertising, hiring, placement, job assignment, transfer, promotion, demotion, training, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, benefits, discipline ,leave of absence, layoff, recall, termination and general treatment during employment—will be conducted without regard to self-identified, perceived or actual age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), hairstyle, height and/or weight, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, or any other self-identified, perceived or actual characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances, and will comply with all applicable laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Retail

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