Senior Graphic Designer
 Spectraforce Technologies | |
 United States, Illinois, Waukegan | |
 Jan 05, 2026 | |
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Title: Senior Graphic Designer - Business Services Group (BSG)
Location: North Chicago, IL 60064 (Hybrid Required - Wed/Thurs Onsite) Duration: 1 year - based on performance and business needs M-F: 8:30am-5:00pm CST No Travel Top 1-5 skills, experience or education required for this position: 1. Must have an online portfolio and a BA/BS degree in Graphic Design and/or communications 2. Expertise in the Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator; Microsoft Office Teams, PowerPoint 3. Strong typography skills and a solid understanding of digital and print technologies and trends 4. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment 5. High degree of initiative to contribute and collaborate with the design team. Overview: The Senior Graphic Designer is part of a team of 45+ strategic and creative thinkers in an in-house marketing communications and events agency for a leading global biopharmaceutical company. The team (consisting of creative directors, designers, motion artists, writers, and account managers) supports internal and external communications across Corporate, R&D and Commercial pillars of the company partnering with cross-functional stakeholders that represent over 30 brands across 80+ countries. Responsibilities: * Create digital, print, and video materials for campaigns, promotional programs, and meeting/event deliverables for teams across the entire enterprise. * Collaborate with Creative Director, Writer, Account Team, Designer, and outside vendor partners to conceptualize and execute materials that meet brand standards (Client's Corporate Brand, as well as individual product brands). * Work with Traffic Manager, Creative Director and Account Team on development and clarification of project scope, timeline, and budget, and share accountability in delivering against project requirements and client expectations. * Efficiently prioritize and multitask to enhance productivity within a highly dynamic work environment. * Consistently communicate timely and accurate information as project progresses, meet deadlines and execute quality standards. * Anticipate project needs and proactively provide expertise and innovative solutions to meet them. * Track time daily and meet established utilization numbers for this function. * Maintain awareness of current design trends for both print and digital media including new techniques and technology in photography, typography, illustration, design, animation/motion graphics and video. Qualifications: Minimum Education: BA/BS required in graphic design and/or communications. Minimum Experience: 5-7 years of graphic design experience within a graphic design firm, advertising agency, in-house corporate graphics department and/or freelance business. Portfolio: Must provide samples of work to be considered. Technical Skills * Proven talent and understanding of creative media to determine the best method to portray a creative concept. * Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite software: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator; Microsoft Office: Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and awareness of trends in graphic design and digital and print technologies. * Strong technical design skills and good working knowledge of brand identity, editorial design, information graphics and data visualization, typography, packaging design, convention graphics and signage, print production, web/digital interface, and interactive design. * Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation) that persuade and gain understanding and alignment with others in a professional tone. Soft Skills * High degree of initiative to drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environment; ability to absorb and respond to constructive feedback and turn projects around quickly when off course. * Confidence under pressure, exercising good judgment as well as good interpersonal skills. Must be able to articulate ideas to colleagues in creative meetings and presentations. * Able to work collaboratively within a team and seek clarity amid ambiguity. * Able to work under the guidance of a creative director, as well as independently (with minimal supervision) and directly with Account Teams and be responsible for scheduling one's daily work schedule. Nice to Have But Not Required * Knowledge of regulations, standards and health care trends affecting pharmaceutical products and biotech. * Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. | |