What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Graphic Designer position at Kinship?
ABOUT US
Kinship is an integrated marketing agency that serves leaders in food, travel and culture. We blend the best of Public Relations, Social Media, and Digital Marketing.
ABOUT THE POSITION
We’re looking for a strategic and creatively driven Senior Graphic Designer to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong design sensibility, a passion for branding and storytelling, and a collaborative spirit. You’ll lead the creation of visual assets across digital and print platforms—from social content and eblasts to menus, collateral, and brand identities. If you're equal parts thinker and maker, and love turning great ideas into great design, we want to meet you.
SELECT JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own the creative process from concept through execution
- Design compelling assets for both print and digital formats—e-blasts, menus, postcards, signage, social media graphics, logos, icons, and more
- Support the design and production of fresh, compelling assets that inspire consumers to engage and take action
- Deliver high-quality creative projects with a strong attention to detail and consistency
- Stay current on design, cultural, and digital trends—bringing fresh ideas and relevant inspiration to the team and our partners
- Cultivate your career path and actively seek professional development opportunities alongside the company
- Contribute ideas and constructive candor to evolve the work and the agency
- Brainstorm and innovate to improve company, job, and partner outcomes
- Maintain a clear understanding of each partner’s brand identity and voice
- Serve partners with care, consistency, and creativity
- Collaborate with team members across disciplines to deliver strong, integrated marketing campaigns
- Identify ways to translate creative efforts into measurable impact for the business
- Support storytelling and brand consistency across channels and touchpoints
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment and work closely with a small, nimble team
- Engage in culture, food, and travel—becoming fluent in the personalities, products, and stories of our partners
- Help evolve and share Kinship’s own brand story through our communications, marketing materials, and digital presence
QUALIFICATIONS
• 5–7 years of professional graphic design experience, ideally within an agency or fast-paced creative team
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and meet deadlines
- Strong portfolio showcasing design excellence across digital and print formats
- Experience working with brand guidelines and contributing to brand development
- Ability to think both strategically and tactically about design challenges
- Familiarity with measurement and reporting tools
- Motion/animation skills are a plus
- Location: Chicago, Illinois (Hybrid)
- Compensation: $55,000-65,000 annually, based on experience and skillset
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
