What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER (CONTRACT TO FULL-TIME) (HYBRID) position at Morreale Communications?
Hourly Rate while Contracting : $40.00-$50.00
Annual Salary once converted to Full Time Hire : $70,000.00-$80,000.00
About Us :
Our team enjoys summer hours, competitive health benefits, professional development opportunities and additional perks throughout the year. Morreale works out of a custom office in Rosemont, IL. The office is within walking distance to shopping, dining and special events with free parking and transportation from the CTA Blue Line. While we will continue to offer a flexible work schedule, we are only considering candidates who are enthusiastic about being in the Rosemont office to collaborate with their colleagues three days per week.
Background :
Morreale Communications is an award-winning woman-owned public relations firm with a specialty focus in transforming outcomes in the areas of Transportation, Infrastructure & Mobility (TIM), Health & Wellness, Energy & Utilities and Public Affairs. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and integrity in all aspects of our operations. As we continue to grow and expand, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Graphic Designer to join our dynamic team.
The Senior Graphic Designer drives client projects through brand development and all things design. They work across full project lifecycles, from collaborating with our project teams on concepts to executing those concepts with cross-functional teams and vendors. This position is a strategist who will help lead in the creation of large integrated campaigns for clients in the following industries : health & wellness, energy & utility, transportation & infrastructure, public affairs, as well as support the internal marketing and business development teams.
Reporting to the Senior Creative Director, the Senior Designer is responsible for the strategy of, but not limited to, the following : creating logos, defining brand guidelines, implementing website wireframes, mockups and prototypes, developing print and digital collateral / integrated campaigns, social media / paid media designs with animation, illustrating and animating videos, using aftereffects / premiere, and video editing.
Our ideal candidate sweats the details, gets excited about trying new things, is resourceful and enjoys designing across a variety of different brand aesthetics and styles.
Notable Requirements :
Video editing and branding skills are required. This position will also spend significant time utilizing Wix, Adobe XD, Adobe After Effects / Premiere and developing explainer video animation, so proficiency in these areas is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Brand Development - engage in pre-design work phases to immerse in the clients ask
- Contribute to the teams' pre-design presentations, helping to setup the project for promising future aesthetic exploration
- Participate in naming brainstorms and ideation sessions
Identity Design - Create the conceptual vision for each project, iterate on its design expression per internal critique and client input, and develop final executions
Collateral Design - utilize the visual identity system to create print and digital collateral with strong infographic and social media skills. Work with senior creative director and project team to establish needs or technical constraints and budget parameters.
production-ready mechanicals
Digital Web Design - apply the visual identity system to create the brand digital presence
Videography - capture and edit high quality video footage using a variety of equipment and software
Photography (preferred, not required)
QUALIFICATIONS
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Commitment to Morreale Core Values
View our Core Values video here!
Our core values represent the beliefs, philosophies and principles that define who we are and how we do business. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates commitment and character to upholding the Morreale Core Values in all they do :
About Morreale
Founded in 2006, Morreale Communications is a leading strategic communications agency working at the intersection of business, media, policy and people. Driven by the desire to empower our clients by elevating their voices during times of change, crisis and opportunity, Morreale offers an integrated suite of solutions. Core capabilities include strategic message development, stakeholder engagement, branding and creative strategy, digital & social communications, diversity & inclusion, policy strategy and media relations. Morreale is a certified WBE / WBENC agency bringing unrivaled experience from a wide range of backgrounds to provide deep insights and counsel to our clients.
Joining Morreale Communications offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for public affairs and a drive for excellence, we invite you to apply to our open position and become part of our dedicated team.
Benefits :
Morreale Communications is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary : $40 - $50
