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Graphic Designer
Brand Identity, Digital & Social Campaigns
(2 Years Experience)
a5 Branding & Digital is looking for a talented Graphic Designer with two or more years of professional experience—ideally within a creative agency—who specializes in developing brand identity systems and executing compelling digital and social media campaigns.
This role is for a designer who thinks strategically, designs conceptually and executes meticulously. If you’re a designer who wants your work to mean something — who cares about typography as much as civic impact, who sweats the details but thinks big — you’ll feel at home in our Chicago Loop office. We work in the office Mondays and Wednesdays and from home on the other days.
What You’ll Do
Brand Identity Development
- Design logos, visual identity systems and brand guidelines
- Develop typography, color systems, iconography and graphic elements
- Translate brand strategy into cohesive visual language
- Prepare presentation-ready identity concepts for client review
Digital & Social Campaigns
- Design assets for social media, display ads, email and web
- Develop campaign toolkits adaptable across multiple platforms
- Create motion-ready files or collaborate with motion designers
- Ensure brand consistency across digital touchpoints
Collaboration & Execution
- Work closely with creative directors and strategists from concept to launch
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and creative reviews
- Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
- Prepare production-ready files for digital and print
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree
- Two or more years of professional design experience (agency preferred)
- Strong portfolio showcasing the ability to concept visual ideas and execute them
- Your type skills are good to begin with and you want to keep getting better
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
- Experience designing for digital-first environments
- Understanding of typography visual hierarchy
- Ability to present and articulate design decisions clearly
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Bonus Skills
- Motion design (After Effects)
- Figma or other UI/UX tools
- Basic understanding of web production requirements
- Experience working with municipal, nonprofit or public-sector clients
What Success Looks Like
- You can take a brand from moodboard to polished identity system
- You think beyond a logo and design campaign ecosystems
- You maintain design excellence under deadlines
- You elevate creative discussions with thoughtful ideas
- You work well in a team environment
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to shape meaningful brands and initiatives at a company that cares about its employees, clients and the world beyond.
- Collaborative, concept-driven creative culture
- Exposure to diverse industries and campaign types
- Room for growth into senior designer or art director roles
About a5 Branding & Digital
Founded in 2001, a5 Branding & Digital is a marketing and communications agency that helps communities grow. We tell the stories of communities in a clear, concise, consistent and compelling manner to get results.
We work by a simple philosophy: to deliver great work that gets you where you want to go. We begin by listening. Asking questions. Understanding your market and the competitive landscape. By offering recommendations and solutions. And telling your story – powerfully.
We have proven expertise in working with public and private sector clients, especially in the areas of community branding and marketing with a particular emphasis on creating healthy, sustainable communities.
Our work is global yet intensely local. We have clients from Florida to Oregon and as far away as the United Kingdom and Zambia.
We bring enthusiasm, creativity and a collaborative, results-driven approach to all we do.