*This will be fully onsite 5x a week in the Chicago office *
We are seeking a Senior Brand Designer to help define and evolve a company’s visual identity and establish scalable brand systems. This role will own key brand initiatives, lead visual exploration, and translate strategy into compelling designs across campaigns, digital experiences, presentations, product storytelling, and executive communications
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The ideal candidate is a hands-on designer with strong experience building and evolving brands in fast-paced environments. They should have a strong eye for typography, layout, visual systems, and the ability to turn complex concepts into clear, engaging visual narrative
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Key Responsibilit
- iesDevelop and evolve visual identity systems, including typography, color, imagery, iconography, and design princip
- lesCreate scalable brand guidelines, templates, and reusable design compone
- ntsLead visual exploration and establish creative direction for brand initiati
- vesDesign high-impact assets across campaigns, product launches, presentations, and marketing materi
- alsTranslate complex ideas and technical concepts into clear visual storytell
- ingPartner with creative leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure brand consiste
- ncyReview and provide feedback on creative work across channels and touchpoi
- ntsSupport internal teams and external partners with brand execut
- ionPresent design concepts and recommendations to senior stakehold
- ersManage design files, production workflows, and handoffs to maintain quality and efficie
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Required Experience & Sk
- ills8+ years of experience in brand design, graphic design, visual design, or related fi
- eldsProven experience developing or evolving brand identities and design sys
- temsStrong portfolio demonstrating identity work across multiple platforms and chan
- nelsExpertise in typography, composition, layout, and visual storytel
- lingAbility to work independently while collaborating with creative and business stakehol
- dersStrong presentation design skills and experience communicating design ratio
- naleProficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and presentation tools such as PowerP
- ointStrong production skills, including file organization, version control, and design hand