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Walker Sands

Brand Designer (Corporate)

Walker Sands, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


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Walker Sands is an outcome-based B2B marketing agency with in-house capabilities spanning insights, strategy, branding, creative and media, including public relations, paid, search and social. The firm's outcome-based approach delivers on objectives related to position, growth, reputation and engagement for 100+ B2B brands around the world. A 10-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Walker Sands is one of the fastest-growing B2B marketing agencies in the world, with offices in Chicago, Seattle and Boston.

To help enable our continued growth, we are looking for a talented Brand Designer to join our internal Growth team and take ownership of the agency's visual brand across sales, marketing and other enablement collateral.

As our Brand Designer, you will contribute in a non-billable capacity, working closely with the agency's marketing, sales, content and services leadership teams to design capabilities and sales decks, concept mockups for new business pitches, thought leadership content (white papers, research reports, one-pagers, infographics, etc.), ads, social media graphics, training materials and more. Your attention to detail, conceptual thinking and inventive creativity will be crucial in ensuring all applications of the Walker Sands brand are consistent, compelling, creative, clear and pixel-perfect.

As our in-house Brand Designer, you'll have an opportunity to make a real impact on your colleagues and on the business and expand your skill set in arole with exposure to leaders across the firm.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign Development: Create compelling layouts and graphics for sales, marketing and internal enablement materials, including capabilities and sales decks, concept mockups for new business pitches, thought leadership content (white papers, research reports, one-pagers, infographics, etc.), ads, social media graphics, training materials and more.Brand Consistency: Ensure all designs align with Walker Sands brand guidelines and maintain a consistent visual identity across all platforms.Communication + Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, sales, content and services leadership teams to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality work - while collecting, interpreting and acting on feedback from cross-functional stakeholders and your creative director along the way.Conceptualization: Generate creative concepts and ideas for various marketing campaigns and projects.Quality Control: Review and proofread designs to ensure accuracy and high standards of quality - for every round of review and revision.Time + Project Management: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to deadlines. This role will support new business pitches, which often move quickly and involve many stakeholders.RequirementsExperience: 3-5 years of experience in graphic design and working within brand guidelines requirements in either an in-house or agency environment.Technical Skills: Proficiency in Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and other relevant design software. Experience with animation and/or video editing software is a plus.Portfolio: Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design work, that demonstrates mastery of :1) Brand expression: Ability to translate and apply direction from a documented visual identity (brand guidelines) across diverse content types and media platforms.2) Information design: Ability to turn complex content into clear, compelling devices for visual communication, critically considering how type hierarchy, white space, copy lengths, contrast and color application can enable and accelerate audience comprehension.Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively present and explain design concepts to team members and non-creative stakeholders.Creativity: Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to generate innovative design solutions that meet project objectives.Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics and visual balance.Preferred QualificationsFamiliarity with UX/UI design and/or HTML/CSS and web design principles.Experience working on an in-house marketing team in an agency environment.Experience designing sales enablement content.Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.BenefitsCompetitive salary and benefits package.Opportunity to work with a dynamic and creative team.Professional development and growth opportunities.Flexible work environment.

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