Verano
Verano is hiring: Graphic Designer in Chicago
Verano, Chicago, IL, United States, 60610
Job Summary
As a Graphic Designer you'd be responsible for design and creation to support marketing initiatives. This role is responsible for the design and execution of high-impact marketing and branding initiatives. This role involves independent judgment while overseeing design creation and ensuring brand consistency across all visual elements. The position requires collaboration with senior marketing leadership to define project objectives, develop creative concepts, and implement design solutions that meet both aesthetic and business goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Physical and Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 10 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Working Environment
Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets, and our communities.
As a Graphic Designer you'd be responsible for design and creation to support marketing initiatives. This role is responsible for the design and execution of high-impact marketing and branding initiatives. This role involves independent judgment while overseeing design creation and ensuring brand consistency across all visual elements. The position requires collaboration with senior marketing leadership to define project objectives, develop creative concepts, and implement design solutions that meet both aesthetic and business goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Independently manage and execute large-scale design projects, including high-visibility campaigns, digital assets, print materials, and packaging. Make strategic decisions on design elements to ensure alignment with brand and campaign objectives
- Exercise approval authority on all assigned design projects to ensure that deliverables meet company standards for quality, brand alignment, and creative objectives.
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications and tight deadlines.
- Serve as the primary design lead on projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams to align visual elements with broader marketing and business strategies.
- Independently manage and execute large-scale design projects, including high-visibility campaigns, digital assets, print materials, and packaging. Make strategic decisions on design elements to ensure alignment with brand and campaign objectives
- Perform retouching and image manipulation as needed to ensure flawless design execution.
- Stay informed of industry trends, conduct market research, and proactively integrate innovative design practices to maintain the company's competitive edge.
- Regularly work within Adobe Suite and other pieces of graphic design software as implemented.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual art, or relevant field required.
- 3+ years of professional experience in a design role, with demonstrated experience in creative direction and design strategy.
- Proven expertise in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and other design software
- Knowledge of layouts, fundamental and complex graphics, print, and web design.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Comfortable with a fast-paced environment and flexible to daily changes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with HTML and CSS.
Physical and Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 10 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Working Environment
Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets, and our communities.