What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Studio Designer position at HLK?
At HLK, as a Jr. Studio Designer, you'll get to be a part of a tight-knit creative department and studio team. You'll use your expertise and design abilities to produce the final output of a wide range of communications, including print advertising, digital, collateral, comps and presentations. You're the last hands to touch the work before it sees the world, ensuring all materials are delivered to precise quality standards, adhering to brief requests and following internal approval processes.
If you're someone who :
- Is looking to grow
- Is excited about emerging technologies and new ways of working
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Has a passion for detail and a love of design
This is the place for you.
Location : Chicago or St. Louis. We are not accepting remote applicants at this time. Salary range : $50,000-$60,000. The individual salary within this range is determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to experience, knowledge, skills and location.
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with art directors, designers and developers as well as other team members throughout the agency to deliver high-quality work for a wide range of clientsPrepare presentations and other designed materials for client work, new business pitches and internal initiativesPrepare final, press-ready files (including print, online, web and mobile applications) based on supplied specifications for several types of productionDigitally manipulate, enhance and resize images for comps, ads and artworkCreate files for client review and electronically deliver / upload artwork for final reproduction and web usageQualifications
Familiarity to an agency setting whether through internships or other related educational experienceProficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint and Google WorkplaceExperience with Sketch and / or Figma preferredMust be able to handle multiple tasks at one time and easily switch from one task to another seamlessly and effectivelyMeet deadlines, set and follow priorities, maintain a high level of personal responsibility, and have a willingness to go above and beyond to meet clients' needsAn exceptional eye for detail and strong organizational skillsPortfolio of work showcasing design skills and thinking
About HLK
We believe in
the power of people to drive brands. Together, we shape a brand's identity and inspire its next move.
We believe that brands have the power to influence people . We create brands in constant motion - on a mission to connect, surprise and change behavior.
Our mission
is to provide an environment where passionate problem solvers can thrive. Every day, we encourage our people to do three things :
Be Curious.
Seek out the right problems to solve. Embrace criticism. Dig deeper and dream bigger.
Be Thoughtful.
Approach everything with a sense of humanity. Act with empathy and support one another.
Be Brave.
Take calculated risks, push the work and move forward fearlessly.
HLK is a creative agency with national accounts but Midwest vibes. We have offices in St. Louis and Chicago and have a hybrid in-office schedule.
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000
