Graphic Designer Job at Bully Pulpit International in Chicago

Bully Pulpit Interactive is an outcomes agency made up of creatives, strategists and data scientists. We come from politics, brands and marketing and we communicate without barriers and measure what matters. BPI specializes in public affairs, corporate reputation, and social impact. A growing firm, we sit on both coasts and connect Silicon Valley technology, Madison Avenue creative, Washington policy and real people.

The Opportunity to Make an Impact

We are an ambitious, quickly expanding team looking for a Graphic Designer who can help us compete on a global scale. You are a driven creative looking for the chance to make an impact for both the biggest brands in the world and the most important mission-driven organizations fighting for meaningful social change in the country.

You're a capital "D" Designer who knows that smart, striking visuals can drive ideas home - and you've got the portfolio to back it up. You think beyond the brief, love to collaborate, and are always on the hunt for fresh inspiration to share. You're passionate about design that does more than look good - it solves real problems and makes an impact.

This is a chance to design meaningful, high-impact workso if you're eager to shape bold ideas at a growing agency, this could be the role for you.

Role Overview: Capable of working independently or as part of a team, contributing to integrated campaigns that span brand reputation, public affairs, and social impact marketing. You'll help translate strategy and concepts into polished visual assets that engage, inform, and inspire.

• Salary range - $75,000 - $85,000
• Expectation to work from one of our offices at least 3 days a week
  
  

You will:

• Design and produce visual assets across digital and print, including social content, display ads, email graphics, presentation decks, infographics, and more
• Translate creative direction and brand guidelines into polished, visually engaging deliverables
• Work closely with creative directors, copywriters, strategists, and account teams to bring campaigns to life
• Ensure consistency across projects while tailoring design to meet each client's unique goals and voice
• Stay on top of digital trends, social design best practices, and emerging creative tools
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing short-turnaround requests with longer-term assignments
• Contribute to creative brainstorms and help ideate visual approaches to campaign needs
  
  

Requirements

You bring:

• 3-5 years of professional design experience (agency experience is a plus)
• A strong portfolio showcasing impactful work across both digital and print
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and presentation tools like PowerPoint and Google Slides; experience with Figma or motion design is a bonus
• A passion for purposeful, strategic design that communicates clearly and creatively, with a distinct visual point of view
• Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Excellent communication and collaboration skillsyou're a reliable team player who's also confident working independently
  
  

Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

Benefits

BPI offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%, generous time off for vacation, $50 monthly phone reimbursement, unlimited sick time, and 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents. BPI's benefits prioritize employee wellness and progressive support to our diverse workforce.

BPI offers a comprehensive total compensation package for this role to include but not limited to a targeted base salary range of $75,000 - $85,000, an annual discretionary bonus, and generous benefits. Actual base and bonus compensation will be determined by a wide variety of factors, such as skillset, level of experience, and other qualifications.

We're looking for all kinds of people.

BPI Group is an integrated public affairs agency that delivers outcomes for the top organizations and leaders around the world. With expertise in strategic communications, digital marketing, creative, research, and measurement, we offer a cohesive approach across corporate, policy, and public affairs strategy in today's interconnected world. By combining incisive strategy and deep tactical expertise, we make change possible. Our transatlantic presence includes offices across eleven markets in the US and Europe.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on individual commitment to excellence. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

BPI is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging - so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. We consider applications holistically and you may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

Let's keep in touch. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter at bpigroup.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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