Ghafari Associates is hiring: Graphic Designer in Chicago

Job Title: Graphic Designer

General Summary: The Graphic Designer supports Ghafari’s Marketing Department in proactively promoting and elevating the firm’s image and growth in the global marketplace through the design of compelling and dynamic visuals.

Essential Job Functions

• Conceptualize and design visual assets – including digital and print media – consistent with corporate image and brand identity.
• Design and implement branded templates for company-wide and marketing-specific use.
• Support Ghafari’s business development efforts by:
  • Collaborating with business development team members on specialized presentations and other marketing / sales collateral
  • Interfacing with management and technical teams to generate marketing materials and infographics that communicate the company’s value proposition
• Photograph company events, staff, and local projects for use in marketing collateral.
• Coordinate professional third-party photography of events, projects, and office environment.
• Coordinate events such as technology showcases, trade shows, conferences, educational symposiums, and career fairs, and design supporting display materials.
• Generate content ideas and develop posts for social media.
• Champion the Ghafari brand, ensuring all marketing and promotional materials follow corporate brand standards.
• Coordinate the design, production, and procurement of branded promotional items.
• Assist in promoting a proactive sales and marketing culture throughout the organization.

Employment Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a graphic design role
• Architecture / Engineering / Construction industry experience preferred

Skills/Competencies

• Computer literacy for all major business programs and email systems; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office programs required
• Creative but pragmatic designer who can drive out-of-the-box thinking while developing functional solutions that align with the company brand system
• Ability to work well both independently and cooperatively with team members inside and outside of the Marketing Department
• Energetic team player who can work comfortably with people of diverse skills, experience levels, and perspectives, including senior management
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to work on multiple assignments / deadlines simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality
• Photography skills are a plus

Benefits

Ghafari offers a robust benefits package designed to support overall wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary, eligible employees receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Teladoc, Employee Assistance Program, Professional License Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Voluntary Pet Insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and 8 Paid Holidays. The annual base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000. Individual pay is based on factors such as relevant experience, job-related skills, education, and training.

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Ghafari is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position, you may apply for positions in the following ways: connect to our job portal (https://ghafari.jobs); by fax at 313.436.8624 (Attn: Human Resources); by mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126 (Attn: Human Resources); in person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; by email at hr@ghafari.com. If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance. Ghafari Associates, LLC does not discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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