Graphic Designer — Rockford, IL

Graphic DesignerAt 7j987, we use design to solve problems for our clients. Our Graphic Designers make sure those solutions come out right and on deadline. You'll design and prepare files for both traditional print and digital, and you’ll also join in team brainstorms and concepting. You might be early in your career and hungry to grow, or an experienced designer who loves the precision of production work. Either way, you’ll own your work from day one at an agency known for its unparalleled creative.

Responsibilities

• Design ads, social posts, flyers, sales collateral, and other pieces across print and digital, working within brand standards and building on concepts from our Art Directors

• Prepare production-ready files for print and digital, from preflighting, color, and image retouching to packaging files for printers and vendors, solving problems before they reach the press

• Own your projects from brief to delivery: ask the right questions, flag risks early, and meet or exceed deadlines

• Join brainstorms and concept development, contributing your original ideas

• Proof your work and your teammates’ for accuracy, consistency, and technical specs before anything leaves the building

• Track your time against estimates to keep projects moving and profitable

• Keep files, templates, and asset libraries organized so the whole team can find what they need

Requirements and Skills

• A portfolio that shows strong design fundamentals and careful execution

• Experience levels are flexible. Recent grads with a strong portfolio are encouraged to apply, as are seasoned designers

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop

• A strong understanding of print production and file prep

• Meticulous attention to detail: you catch the typo, the off-brand color, or the low-res image before the client or printer does

• Clear, proactive communication with the rest of the creative team, account managers, and production partners

• A collaborative approach; you take feedback well and give it thoughtfully

• A nimble learner who picks up new tools, techniques, and client industries quickly

• Resourceful and results-driven: when you hit a snag, you find a way through and get it done

• HubSpot experience is a plus

• Basic HTML/CSS experience is a plus

Location: On-site at 5WTEv 35 in Rockford, Illinois

Reports to: Chief Creative Officer

Salary: $50,000–65,000, based on experience