Graphic Illustrator Wanted - Walgreens

Graphic Illustrator

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Company:	Walgreens
Location:	Chicago, IL
Date Posted:	July 29, 2015
Source:	Walgreens

This is a very exciting time at Walgreens. We’re taking our products and services to the four corners of the world as part of the Retail USA division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., the first global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise. Walgreens Boots Alliance was formed through the combination of Walgreens and Europe’s Alliance Boots in December 2014, bringing together two leading companies with iconic brands, complementary geographic footprints, shared values and a heritage of trusted health care services dating back more than 100 years each.

Today, Walgreens is the neighborhood drugstore and retailer that makes health and happiness simpler, easier and within reach. And, we remain a trusted wellness provider offering convenient access to important health services, such as immunizations and an array of pharmacy services that can help patients improve their health. To our team members, Walgreens represents a unique opportunity to excel in their careers in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Join us at Walgreens and find yourself at a place where innovation thrives and incredible career and growth opportunities await. We offer the chance to work in a truly supportive environment and be part of a progressive organization dedicated to the well-being of our customers, employees, and the communities we all call home.

Job Summary

Perform diversified duties in the preparation of professional graphic illustrations.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform diversified duties in the preparation of professional graphic illustrations. Produces computer generated illustrations and hand drawn artwork for digital marketing
• Create illustrations and calligraphy from sketches, photographs, hardware, and oral/written descriptions that meet quality, technical accuracy, format, production standards, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Participates and contributes to layout and design of assigned work.
• Interacts with internal clients, ascertaining project requirements and specifications.
• Creates graphic art using Adobe Creative Suite – should be expert-level user.
• May participate in customer validation/verification reviews.
• May provide direction and guidance to less experienced staff.
• May train and perform quality control functions for other employees.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 2 years of experience in the creative development field OR a High School Diploma / GED and at least 5 years of experience in the creative development field.
• At least 3 year of experience in graphic design and/or illustration.
• Knowledge of graphic design, photography, and computers
• Experience with a variety of graphic art techniques including illustration tools and devices
• Knowledge of desktop publishing/graphic illustration principles, practices and concepts
• Experience with design software applications, such as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe PhotoShop.
• Experience managing projects in a deadline driven environment.
• Experience collaborating with internal / external resources to develop strategies that meet department goals within budget and established timelines.
• Experience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with members of a creative team, such as designers, writers and managers.
• Knowledge of web technologies and creative research techniques