Glantz
Junior Graphic Designer
Glantz, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
About the Role:
This entry-level role offers diverse project experiences across global B2B and B2C clients, as well as local and regional businesses. You'll engage in both production and hands-on design, working with established brand standards and developing new ones for print and digital mediums.
As a Junior Designer, you'll lead smaller projects within larger accounts and assist the design team. You'll learn studio operations, handle production work, and gradually begin presenting to clients alongside the Creative Director. Over your first year, you'll expand your skills to include PowerPoint, user experience, interface design, motion graphics, and branding.About Glantz:
Our working environment is collaborative and fast-paced, with multiple projects in process simultaneously. You must know the difference between good and great work and strive for the best within scope.
Check out our benefits such as 15 days of PTO plus holiday break, casual work environment, multiple insurance options, professional development, and flexible work hours outside client meetings. Apply and send your portfolio along with why you want to join the team.Your Responsibilities:Reports to Creative Director, Associate Creative Director, or lead designerSupport various projects under senior team guidanceAssist with designs using Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and FigmaExecute production design tasks efficiently and accuratelyDevelop skills in web design and digital strategyContribute to logo and brand identity conceptsPrioritize purposeful, strategic design over trendy visual aestheticsAs you grow, we'll expect that you:Self-start when faced with ambiguity or choice-paralysisGain understanding of project needs based on user insights and analyticsCollaborate across teams to meet client objectivesObserve and assist with UX/web design, including prototype creation in FigmaLearn marketing best practices for digital campaignsDevelop skills in presenting design decisions aligned with business goalsContribute to team process improvement initiativesAccountability:Stays within budgets and timelinesBalances multiple projects at a timeMaintains daily timesheetsMaintains approximately 40 hours/week of working time (8:30-5:30ish) with some flexibility for early or late meetings or emergency workEmbodies our valuesRequirementsRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in design or related field1-3 years of experience (internships, freelance, or recent graduate portfolio)Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)Figma and PowerPoint skillsStrong design portfolio demonstrating:Gestalt principlesTypographyColor theoryLayout principlesPrint and digital designBranding projectsDesired Skills:Attention to detailComfortable self-starting with good time managementCollaborative mindsetProblem-solving abilityEffective communicationCreativity and curiosityAbility to work independentlyBonus Skills:Experience with video and motion graphicsUp-to-date on design trendsMac / PC proficiencyBenefits
Check out our benefits such as:
Fully remote with local teamwork opportunities in the Chicago area15 days of PTO plus the week of Christmas to New Year (that's a month total in PTO!)Casual work environment (favorite band t-shirt a must)Multiple insurance options (adulting at its finest)401K (future you thanks you)Short-term disability (cause you never know)Professional development (two extra PTO days a year for upping skills)A true 40-hour work week, with rare evening or weekend work (hooray!)
Apply and send your resume and cover letter, along with why you want to join the team.
This entry-level role offers diverse project experiences across global B2B and B2C clients, as well as local and regional businesses. You'll engage in both production and hands-on design, working with established brand standards and developing new ones for print and digital mediums.
As a Junior Designer, you'll lead smaller projects within larger accounts and assist the design team. You'll learn studio operations, handle production work, and gradually begin presenting to clients alongside the Creative Director. Over your first year, you'll expand your skills to include PowerPoint, user experience, interface design, motion graphics, and branding.About Glantz:
Our working environment is collaborative and fast-paced, with multiple projects in process simultaneously. You must know the difference between good and great work and strive for the best within scope.
Check out our benefits such as 15 days of PTO plus holiday break, casual work environment, multiple insurance options, professional development, and flexible work hours outside client meetings. Apply and send your portfolio along with why you want to join the team.Your Responsibilities:Reports to Creative Director, Associate Creative Director, or lead designerSupport various projects under senior team guidanceAssist with designs using Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, and FigmaExecute production design tasks efficiently and accuratelyDevelop skills in web design and digital strategyContribute to logo and brand identity conceptsPrioritize purposeful, strategic design over trendy visual aestheticsAs you grow, we'll expect that you:Self-start when faced with ambiguity or choice-paralysisGain understanding of project needs based on user insights and analyticsCollaborate across teams to meet client objectivesObserve and assist with UX/web design, including prototype creation in FigmaLearn marketing best practices for digital campaignsDevelop skills in presenting design decisions aligned with business goalsContribute to team process improvement initiativesAccountability:Stays within budgets and timelinesBalances multiple projects at a timeMaintains daily timesheetsMaintains approximately 40 hours/week of working time (8:30-5:30ish) with some flexibility for early or late meetings or emergency workEmbodies our valuesRequirementsRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in design or related field1-3 years of experience (internships, freelance, or recent graduate portfolio)Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)Figma and PowerPoint skillsStrong design portfolio demonstrating:Gestalt principlesTypographyColor theoryLayout principlesPrint and digital designBranding projectsDesired Skills:Attention to detailComfortable self-starting with good time managementCollaborative mindsetProblem-solving abilityEffective communicationCreativity and curiosityAbility to work independentlyBonus Skills:Experience with video and motion graphicsUp-to-date on design trendsMac / PC proficiencyBenefits
Check out our benefits such as:
Fully remote with local teamwork opportunities in the Chicago area15 days of PTO plus the week of Christmas to New Year (that's a month total in PTO!)Casual work environment (favorite band t-shirt a must)Multiple insurance options (adulting at its finest)401K (future you thanks you)Short-term disability (cause you never know)Professional development (two extra PTO days a year for upping skills)A true 40-hour work week, with rare evening or weekend work (hooray!)
Apply and send your resume and cover letter, along with why you want to join the team.