Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

Location: Highland Park, IL – fully onsite

Salary: $55–60K plus excellent benefits package

About the Company

Our client is seeking a highly creative and proactive Graphic Designer to join their dynamic in-house creative team. This is an excellent opportunity to create compelling brand and packaging design projects within the wine and spirits industry. You will work closely with the business and design team to bring brand stories to life from concept through to production and logistics.

You’ll be involved in the entire lifecycle of design, contributing both individually and collaboratively in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

Key Requirements

We are seeking an experienced and creative Designer with strong print design skills and a passion for branding and visual storytelling. The successful candidate will be confident in managing multiple design projects from concept to production and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• 2–5 years of professional experience in graphic design or a related creative field
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite – particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Experience designing for print – packaging, signage, posters, and point-of-sale (POS) materials
• Familiarity with PowerPoint design
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of design work across mediums
• Excellent attention to detail, file organization, and craftsmanship
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Confidence in taking creative direction and applying feedback constructively
• Working knowledge of print production standards (bleeds, color profiles, preflighting, etc.)

Desirable skills:

• Experience creating digital assets for social media and web campaigns
• Interest in branding and logo development
• Knowledge of working with external vendors and printers

Role & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to a variety of print and digital projects that support product launches, retail promotions, and brand marketing efforts. This role requires a hands-on designer who can work independently while supporting the wider creative and marketing teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing a wide range of marketing materials: signage, packaging, sell sheets, web and journal ads, presentations, posters, and POS displays
• Producing digital content for social media and brand websites (approx. 10% of workload)
• Designing logos, labels, and product branding for new brand developments
• Collaborating closely with the design and marketing teams to develop and refine creative assets
• Liaising with print vendors to ensure production accuracy and quality
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of brand guidelines
• Leading specific design projects while also offering support across the team
• Participating in creative discussions, offering design solutions, and contributing to campaign planning

Additional Information

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain seated for extended periods of time while working

How to Apply

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit:

• Your CV
• A brief cover letter
• A portfolio showcasing your most relevant design work

We look forward to seeing how your creativity and skills can contribute to this dynamic and high-performing team.