HUB International is hiring: Senior Graphic Designer in Chicago

Specialty Program Group (SPG) is the wholesale & MGA division of HUB International (5th Largest Global Broker). SPG acts in a holding company capacity acquiring best in class underwriting businesses to operate independently under discrete brands (portfolio companies).

About The Role

Specialty Program Group (SPG) is more than just a leading specialty insurance company – we’re specialty platform builders. We craft innovative, tailored specialty insurance solutions to meet the unique needs of SPG and our portfolio of companies. We’re looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to join our growing team. A visionary designer with a passion for constructing impactful, brand-forward creative solutions to help build something remarkable.

We are looking for someone who delivers excellence every day, proactively communicates with others, pursues growth and learning, and builds lasting relationships based on trust. You must be character-first, efficient, detail oriented, team player, and want to be part of our exciting future. If this sounds like you, then we want to meet you!

Position Overview:

Our new Senior Graphic Designer will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role is for a creative who doesn’t just design but builds – crafting meaningful and cohesive visual experiences across multiple platforms for a portfolio of brands. You’ll work closely with our marketing, branding, and leadership teams across our portfolio of brands (internal customers) to conceptualize and deliver compelling creative that drives our message and brand identity forward. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and bring your builder’s mentality to a company where creativity meets innovation, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Creative Vision & Strategy: Lead the creation of innovative designs that align with SPG’s and SPG’s brands’ identity and business objectives across digital, print, and social media.

2. Brand Development: Build and evolve our visual brand guidelines, ensuring a consistent and cohesive look across all platforms.

3. Responsible for the creation and production of a wide array of company branded materials including brochures, sell sheets, print & digital advertisements, social media graphics, presentations, event assets, exhibit displays, signage and other collateral as needed.

4. Takes ideas from concept to execution by working closely with our internal and external partners to deliver completed projects within deadline.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with marketing, product, and leadership teams to create design solutions that enhance the user experience to effectively communicate the value proposition of SPG and our portfolio of brands.

6. Project Ownership & Management: Lead projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality execution. Working smart, efficiently and creating SOPs as we continue to grow graphic design services.

7. Mentorship & Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.

8. Continuous Improvement: Stay ahead of design trends and best practices, bringing fresh ideas and a passion for innovation to the table.

9. Functions as a brand steward to ensure brand standards and guidelines are maintained with our cross-functional and external partners.

Skills & Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Design or Multimedia.

2. 5+ years of professional graphic design experience within an enterprise. Insurance / Financial institutions a plus. Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in both digital and print design.

3. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.), Canva and/or other relevant design tools.

4. Excellent communication skills and ability to present ideas and solutions clearly to stakeholders.

5. A builder’s mentality – you're proactive, resourceful, and excited to create and evolve visual identities.

6. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

7. Experience with web design and UI/UX principles is a plus.

8. Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously under pressure.

9. Attention to detail – proofreading, aesthetics, among others.

Additional Items (That Will Make You Stand Out):

1. Experience working with XD, Figma, and or other web-based/web design platforms.

2. Experience using and managing a template platform to manage the brand and design assets of a portfolio of companies.

3. Intermediate knowledge of animation, motion, video creation / editing and related software.

4. Experience working in the insurance, finance, or B2B sectors.

Work Location:

Position located at 150 N Riverside Plaza, Chicago IL 60606. This is a hybrid role with 3 days in office.

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Department Marketing

Required Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: No Travel Required

Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)

HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.