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Senior Creative Specialist

Bbjlatavola, Chicago, IL, United States


SUMMARY
The Senior Creative Specialist is responsible for shaping and executing the visual expression of the brand across all channels. This role requires both creative leadership and hands‑on execution, moving seamlessly from concept through final delivery. You will lead concept development, build scalable design systems, and produce high‑impact work across campaigns, digital platforms, and sales materials—ensuring consistency, quality, and clarity across every output. This role reports to marketing leadership, who provides final brand direction and prioritization.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Creative Direction & Concept Development

Lead concepting, campaign ideation, and visual direction development

Translate product and brand strategy into clear, cohesive creative proposals

Present and refine creative direction in partnership with marketing leadership

Design & Execution

Execute high‑impact creative across digital and print, including campaigns, lookbooks, email, social, presentations, and event collateral

Contribute to day‑to‑day production needs while maintaining a high level of design quality

Prepare accurate, production‑ready files across formats

Creative Ownership & Brand Stewardship

Own projects from concept through final delivery

Ensure consistency, quality, and alignment across all brand touchpoints

Identify opportunities to elevate the work and strengthen the brand

Systems & Collaboration

Build and refine templates, tools, and systems that support efficient, scalable output

Partner cross‑functionally with marketing, product, and sales to deliver thoughtful, on‑brand materials

Balance creative quality with speed, volume, and business needs

REQUIREMENTS

5–8+ years of experience in graphic design, brand design, or related roles

Strong portfolio demonstrating both conceptual thinking and executional excellence

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Experience across print and digital with strong production knowledge

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced, high‑output environment

Strong design fundamentals, attention to detail, and communication skills

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

A designer with a clear creative point of view and the ability to execute at a high level

Someone who brings structure and intention to the work, not just output

A strong owner who takes accountability from concept through final delivery

A collaborative partner who raises the standard across every touchpoint

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

The brand shows up with greater consistency, clarity, and visual impact

Creative work reflects a high level of polish, intention, and cohesion

Campaigns feel considered and connected across channels

Systems and templates improve efficiency without sacrificing quality

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