GRAPHIC DESIGNER II - JP29176

Location: Lake Forest, Illinois
Job Type: Contract
Compensation Range: $32 - 34.48 per hour

We are seeking a Digital Designer for a 1-year contract to join our diverse, creative team at an in-house advertising agency for a biopharmaceutical company. You’ll collaborate with senior designers, developers, and other creatives to support 30 brands and create multichannel materials for affiliates in 80 countries. Enjoy working in a modern, eco-friendly building with amenities like an on-site Starbucks, cafeteria, gym, and nature path. Located in Mettawa, with free shuttle service to the Metra train lines.

Responsibilities:

• Create digital materials: infographics, banner ads, user interfaces, emails, websites, interactive PDFs, and more.
• Create and update content-heavy PowerPoint presentations on Mac.
• Focus on user interface design for interactive modules presented on a tablet.
• Interpret complex, scientific information and concepts and translate them into easy-to-understand graphs, charts, and infographics.
• Familiarity with Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator to edit, resize, and enhance images and artwork for use within PowerPoint.
• Use Acrobat to apply annotations from editors and clients.
• Work side by side with creative managers, writers, video editors, and account managers to complete projects.
• Communicate with creative and project teams and drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to take instruction and adapt to established formatting guidelines; ability to add creative value when needed.
• Perform photo and vector searches on stock websites and internal databases.
• Work overtime when needed to complete time-sensitive projects.
• Conceptualize and execute materials that meet brand standards.
• Develop creative solutions within the confines of FDA regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in design or related discipline; 2 years of experience working in a creative agency environment.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint; knowledge in digital design applications such asof InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Sketch, etc; fluency in Mac environment; maintain awareness of current design trends and new techniques and technology.

Nice to Have (but not required)

• Working knowledge of Knak, Adobe Experience Manager, Sharepoint, XD, Figma

Soft Skills: High degree of organizational skill and initiative to drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environment; ability to absorb and respond to constructive feedback from clients and creative management; ability to turn projects around quickly as well as good problem-solving and presentation skills; knowledge of digital mediums and tailoring design toward proper UI/UX

Resume: Tailored resume that highlights skills and experience relevant to this role.
Portfolio: Portfolio must include a variety of dynamic PowerPoint presentations that showcase slide transitions, animated elements, video, data visualization, and good typography. Present other brand/design work for digital materials: infographics, banner ads, emails, and interactive PDFs.
Working files: Bring working PowerPoint files and other creative digital work to interviews and be prepared to walk us through your creative thinking and problem-solving solutions.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.