Print Designer

Location: Elmhurst, IL
Schedule: 100% Onsite, 5 days per week
Hours: 30-40 hours per week
Job Type: Contract

We are seeking a talented and visually driven Print Designer to join our creative team onsite in Elmhurst. This role is ideal for a designer who can do more than execute or resize existing layouts-you should have a strong creative eye and the ability to develop thoughtful, polished designs from concept through final production.

The initial focus will be on designing 8.5 x 11 brochures and other print materials supporting State of Illinois initiatives. You'll translate complex information into clear, engaging visual communications while maintaining a high level of design quality and attention to detail.

This is a contract opportunity with potential for conversion in the future, although conversion is not guaranteed.

• Conceptualize & Design: Develop compelling layouts for brochures and other print collateral, including projects created from the ground up.
• Editorial Design: Create clean, engaging layouts that effectively organize and communicate complex information.
• Brand Stewardship: Apply established brand guidelines while making thoughtful design decisions around layout, typography, imagery, and color.
• Typography & Composition: Demonstrate a strong understanding of grids, hierarchy, typography, spacing, composition, and visual balance.
• Image Editing: Use Photoshop to edit, enhance, and composite imagery as needed.
• Print Production: Prepare accurate, press-ready files, including bleeds, trims, color profiles, image resolution, and final file specifications.
• Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, copywriters, and other team members onsite to incorporate feedback and quickly refine designs.
• Quality Control: Maintain a high level of accuracy across layouts, typography, alignment, imagery, and final production files.

• 3 years of professional graphic design experience, with a strong emphasis on print.
• A portfolio demonstrating true design capability, including original concepts, thoughtful layouts, editorial design, and polished print work.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of print design and production requirements.
• Excellent eye for typography, layout, composition, and visual hierarchy.
• Ability to take content and develop it into an engaging, visually cohesive design-not simply place copy into an existing template.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable working onsite in Elmhurst, IL, five days per week.

A strong portfolio is required. Candidates should provide examples that demonstrate their ability to design and conceptualize print materials, particularly brochures, editorial layouts, and other multi-page collateral. Production-only work or portfolios primarily focused on template execution will not be a strong fit.

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