DRI | Association of Lawyers Defending Business is hiring: Graphic Designer in C

DRI is the leading organization of civil defense attorneys and in-house counsel. Membership in DRI supports the success of the civil defense bar and the businesses it serves through business development, an international platform, education, advocacy, leadership development and networking. Position Description This individual will provide graphic design work for digital and physical marketing materials across seminars, membership campaigns, publications, and more to support the growth of DRI’s membership reach, brand awareness efforts, sponsorship platform, communications department, and special projects. A successful candidate will champion DRI’s brand and ensure a consistent, relevant, and compelling visual presence throughout the organization’s repertoire of products and services. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, art, or similar field 1‑3 years of professional graphic design experience in an agency or in‑house environment Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and working knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel), Outlook and SharePoint Strong visual sense and awareness of brand identity; solid understanding of design principles and tools while demonstrating a sharp attention to detail Experience with social media and web graphics/website design Proven project management skills and ability to work independently Ability to monitor, manage and execute on a variety of tasks and efforts at different stages of discovery and execution; handle large request queue; deliver in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment Experience with Sitefinity and Informz preferred Video creation, production and editing skills preferred Responsibilities Oversee all design initiatives for DRI, including print and digital brochures, presentations, social and paid media assets, seminar signage, website graphics, publication layout, video creation and/or editing, meeting graphics, and other design projects as needed Develop creative strategies for projects that align with DRI’s brand guidelines and visually communicate project initiatives that inspire action Responsible for tracking workflow, ensuring that jobs are completed in required time frames to client specifications Manage branding guidelines Discuss strategy and concepts before visual design work begins, as well as present and explain the benefits of design solutions Other duties, as assigned Working Conditions This position works 37.5 hours per week in person Monday through Friday around core business hours. Some travel may be required. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. This is a hybrid position, with a full‑time employee working 37.5 hours per week Monday through Friday in Chicago, which currently includes three (3) office days per week, with Tuesday and Wednesdays as a mandatory office days. Equal Opportunity Employer DRI provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, creed, gender and gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, including pregnancy and childbirth, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, political belief or activity, veteran or military discharge status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law and regulations under Title VII. The policy applies to all employment practices, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Salary Range $50,000 to $55,000 Benefits oPPO/HRA, Prescription Drug Program, HMO, and Prescription Drug Copay are available oVision Insurance §Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability §Identify Theft Insurance §Up to 15 vacation days per year, which accrue monthly §Up to 12 sick days per year, which accrue monthly §Up to 2 personal days per year Job Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries: Non‑profit Organizations #J-18808-Ljbffr