Job Title: Graphic Designer II (Jr. Digital Designer)Pay rate: $34 per hourDuration: 12 monthsW2 contract only (No C2C)Location- Mettawa, IL - Hybrid Required (3 days onsite / 2 Remote)
Description:Location: ABV1 - Mettawa, IL - Hybrid Required (3 days onsite / 2 Remote)Contract: 1 year - based on performance and business needs
Days: Monday–Friday / hybrid schedule 3 days on site and two days remote.Hours: 9:00am–5:00pm (overtime may be required)Location: On-siteTravel: No travel
What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:1. Familiar with design platforms – Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, XD, Figma, Sketch, PPT2. Ability to interpret complex information and translate into visuals3. Adapt to brand guidelines4. Experience creating infographics, banner ads, emails, websites, presentations5. Attention to detail
Jr. Digital DesignerAs a Digital designer on a 1-year contract, you’ll join a culturally diverse group of 90 strategic and creative explorers at an in-house advertising agency for a biopharmaceutical company with 29,000 employees.You’ll be part of a close-knit team—senior designers, web developers, motion artists, writers, editors, and account managers—that partners with cross-functional stakeholders to support 30 leading brands. Together, you’ll develop multichannel materials for affiliates in 80 countries.You’ll love working in the modern, eco-friendly building with bright, open interior spaces. Time for a break? Grab a coffee or snack in the on-site Starbucks, enjoy a full meal in the tricked-out cafeteria, work up a sweat in the spacious gym, or take a stroll along the nature path on campus.And you’ll find it all in Mettawa, with a free shuttle to and from Metra north train lines convenient access to I94.
ResponsibilitiesCreate digital materials: infographics, banner ads, user interfaces, emails, websites, interactive PDFs, and moreCreate and update content-heavy PowerPoint presentations on MacFocus on user interface design for interactive modules presented on a tablet.Interpret complex information and concepts and translate them into easy-to-understand graphs, charts, and infographicsFamiliar with Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator to edit, resize, and enhance images and artwork for use within PowerPoint.Use Acrobat to apply annotations from editors and clientsWork side by side with creative managers, writers, video editors, and account managers to complete projects.Communicate with creative and project teams and drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environmentWilling to take instruction and adapt to established formatting guidelines; ability to add creative value when neededPerform photo and vector searches on stock websites and internal databasesWork overtime when needed to complete time-sensitive projectsConceptualize and execute materials that meet brand standardsDevelop creative solutions within the confines of FDA regulations
Must HaveEducation experience: Bachelor’s degree in design or related discipline; 2 years of experience working in a creative agency environmentTechnical skills: Proficiency in PowerPoint; knowledge in digital design applications such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Sketch, etc; fluency in Mac environment; maintain awareness of current design trends and new techniques and technology.Soft skills: High degree of organizational skill and initiative to drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environment; ability to absorb and respond to constructive feedback from clients and creative management; ability to turn projects around quickly as well as good problem-solving and presentation skillsResume: Tailored resume that highlights skills and experience relevant to this rolePortfolio: Portfolio must include a variety of dynamic PowerPoint presentations that showcase slide transitions, animated elements, video, data visualization, and good typography. Present other brand/design work for digital materials: infographics, banner ads, emails, and interactive PDFsWorking files: Bring working PowerPoint files and other creative digital work to interviews and be prepared to walk us through your creative thinking and problem-solving solutions.
Nice to Have (but not required)Working knowledge of Knak, Adobe Experience Manager, Sharepoint, XD

• If this position may be interested to you, please email me back at somp767@kellyservices.com (with your most up to date resume in word format) and advise the best time and number at which you can be reached****