Digital Designer

Title: Digital Designer
Location: Bolingbrook, IL (Hybrid - 6-10 days)
Contract Duration: 5+ months

High level of proficiency within Figma will be a requirement for the candidate

GENERAL SUMMARY & SCOPE:

The Digital Designer will develop and drive innovative solutions for digital storytelling across our paid digital marketing channels. This role will work seamlessly with the Manager, Digital Design and the team, as well as teams across Paid Media, Ad Operations, Sales & Account Management, Merchandising and Marketing, as we continue to grow, evolve, and innovate our digital footprint. They have an affinity for consistency, color use, typography, and a keen eye for subtle details. While exercising a good eye for aesthetics, they can grasp and distill highly complex issues and translate them into clean, focused, understandable solutions. Strong communication skills and ability to stay highly organized is critical. They should be a self-starter, self-motivated, able to work independently, and perform multiple tasks under minimal supervision.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design creative projects for targeted marketing campaigns across a number of retail media ad products.
• Produce digital content through the creation of digital ads, GIFs and animations across various platforms.
• Ability to work with video footage, animations, illustrations, etc.
• Understanding of all social channel ad products, industry best practices and specs.
• Understanding of various proofing tools and collaborative project management tools.
• Highly professional with the ability to deliver solid work on tight schedules.
• Implement the Client s brand identity, visual and voice into every campaign & communication.
• Utilize outstanding design skills and demonstrate innovation in creating original solutions.
• Communicate and present design concepts; build presentation materials that successfully communicate design concepts.
• Be able to brief and collaborate with outside partners to communicate creative direction, execute campaigns and deliver assets.
• Share knowledge, experience, and skill with other designers; work with design counterparts to ensure continuity across digital touchpoints.
• Become an expert on the function and capabilities of our platforms.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 4 years in digital visual design for marketing, and/or advertising projects
• Portfolio of work with experience in digital marketing with a love for content creation design, GIF, video, photography
• Knowledge of all social media platforms, best practices, ad specs and latest trends
• A desire & ability to drive innovation, both in technology and in process
• High level of proficiency with the following programs: Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (including Premiere and AfterEffects), Sketch
• Efficient time management skills and ability to work under tight deadlines
• Excellent written, communication and presentation skills
• Bachelors Degree in Design, Media Arts or similar
• A passion for the Client, its products, and its guests is a requirement
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Hybrid
• 6 days per month required in-office for local candidates