Designer Wanted - Purple Group

Company:  Purple Group

Location:  Chicago

Position:  Graphic/Web Designer  

Purple Group Background

Purple Group, assumed name for Lopez Martin & Associates, is a full‐service award-winning, strategic marketing communications and advertising firm that leverages its cultural expertise in the Hispanic, multicultural, and total markets to develop powerfully engaging messages that maximize results.

Purple Group’s mission is to gain a deep understanding of our client’s businesses and goals in order to develop strategies which are flawlessly executed.

Job Summary

Creative graphic/web designer that strives to bring many kinds of communications alive.  Our ideal designer would have up-to-date knowledge to produce designs that get our client’s message across with high impact. Create and develop, using independent judgment, printed and online communications materials.  The primary responsibilities will include 1) advertising materials: print ads, billboards, flyers, and more; 2) marketing collateral: brochures, pamphlets, program books, and more; 3) design and production of websites, web jump pages, online banners, landing pages, html newsletters and mobile pages.

Responsibilities:

·         Work with a wide range of media and use graphic design software

·         Ability to work in a team environment and play the full role of a graphic designer, e.g. estimate time and cost of project, amend designs as needed, provide ideas in a team environment, etc.

·         Brainstorm and mock up design ideas, present to clients

·         Possess expert understanding of multimedia design and experience building files for both print and digital

·         Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts

·         Design, develop, and prep for print, highly creative brochures, newsletters, print ads, billboard ads and other marketing materials, etc.

·         Proficiency in preparing files for printers

·         Design, develop, production of websites, web jump pages, online web banners, landing pages, html newsletters, mobile pages, and other online communications materials

·         Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type

·         Must have the ability to produce quality work under tight deadlines

·         Create and conceptualize corporate identity through use of logos, layout and color palette

·         Adhere to production schedules and deadlines

·         Ability to develop both digital and board mock-ups

·         Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed

·         Thorough understanding of the following programs/applications: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, HTML and Dreamweaver

·         Adhere to legal requirements related to duplication, printing, software and fonts

Key skills:

Artistic Sensibility – Demonstate knowledge about design elements, color, composition along with proven artistic ability and creativity. Possess a killer portfolio that represents a variety of industries and deliverables. Possess creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality.

Technical Skill  –  Demonstrate hands-on skills in the latest Adobe Creative Suite.

Communication Ability – Ability to interact, and effectively present ideas, both verbally and visually.  Professionalism around all communications and interactions.

Organization – Have the ability to manage multiple projects and remain flexible through multiple revisions while keeping a keen attention to detail.  Designer must be highly organized in order to meet budget and deadlines.

Education/Experience:

·         Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Graphic Design or related field of study

·         A minimum of 3 years experience as a graphic/web designer in the following areas: interactive, agency creative and graphic design. Individual must be complemented with a minimum of two years experience in web design and online marketing.   

Other Qualifications:

·         Proficient with Adobe Creative programs (CS5 or later -- InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)

·         Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

·         Ability to edit and proofread with exceptional attention to detail

·         Self-motivated, high attention to detail and strong organizational skills

·         Self-motivated with proven ability to multi-task and solve problems

·         Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

·         Positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a collaborative agency environment with multi-disciplinary teams.

·         Knowledge or experience in marketing and/or Spanish is a plus, but not required

·         Bilingual (English & Spanish), a plus

Salary & Benefits

·         Competitive salary plus bonus

·         Group Health Plan

·         Voluntary Dental

Contact Information:

To be considered please submit cover letter, resume and digital or online portfolio to gisela@purplegrp.com