Senior Direct Marketing Designer & Production Artist (Remote)

The Weinstein Organization “TWO”, a direct marketing advertising agency in Chicago, is currently searching for a skilled

Senior Direct Marketing Designer and Production Artist (Remote)

to join our team as a

Contract-to-Full Time

hire. This role, in a small agency setting, is ideal for a self-guided and detail-driven designer who excels at all stages from concept to execution. Must have excellent visual design skills with deep experience in

direct marketing design and print production.

You’ll collaborate directly with our creative director and account managers to produce high-impact direct mail, integrated campaigns, and digital assets that drive results.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Art, Graphic Design, or a related discipline (required)

Minimum 4 years’ of related professional experience (agency experience strongly encouraged)

Proven portfolio demonstrating both creative design and production execution (required)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and produce direct marketing materials including direct mail (primarily), print collateral, digital ads and brand assets

Create adaptive layouts for postcards, letters, self-mailers, brochures, and multi-piece mail packages

Build and maintain template files to streamline design and production workflows

Perform retouching and manipulation of imagery

Conduct project discovery to make insightful recommendations on creative strategy and direction

Develop creative concepts and mockups for client presentation

Receive team and client feedback and complete adjustments/revisions

Prepare files for print and digital delivery, ensuring adherence to standards and technical specifications

Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced agency environment

Collaborate with creative director and account managers to refine concepts and execute campaigns

Maintain organized file systems and production documentation

Ensure brand consistency and quality control across all deliverables

Participate, present and provide supporting feedback in internal and client meetings

Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, techniques and technologies

SKILLS

Excellent visual design, layout and typography skills

Exceptional attention to detail and organization

Advanced expertise in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign (primarily), Photoshop, Illustrator

Strong understanding of print production, prepress, fonts, and color management

Knowledge of variable data printing (VDP) and personalization

Understanding of postal regulations and print specifications a plus

Experience designing and executing for both print and digital channels

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, principles and best practices

Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and supply quick-turn around revisions

Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively

Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the project’s success

Work well with minimum supervision while also having strong interpersonal skills

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES

Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Experience working with project management tools (Jira knowledge is a plus)

Fluency in a Mac environment

BENEFITS

Opportunity to shape processes and elevate design

Small Agency Environment

Competitive Salaries

Annual Bonuses (company performance based)

Fully-Paid Health Insurance

Retirement Plan (SEP-IRA contributions)

Generous Paid Time-Off Plan (17 Days; Anniversary: 5yrs +4, 10yrs +5)

REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work fully remote (required) - Central Time preferred

Location: Based-in United States (required)

Language: Native English (required)

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