Paper Source is hiring: Graphic Designer & Illustrator in Chicago

Overview

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Location: Chicago, IL

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Job Summary

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 reflect the brand aesthetics.

This role is based out of our Chicago HQ.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Art/Creative and Design

Industries

• Graphic Design

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