School of the Art Institute of Chicago is hiring : Graphic Designer in Chicago

Sullivan Center

36 S Wabash Ave

Chicago, IL 60603, USA

For more than 150 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world’s most influential artists, designers and scholars. SAIC offers an interdisciplinary approach to art and design with resources including the Art Institute of Chicago Museum, on-campus galleries and state-of-the-art facilities. SAIC is committed to fostering bold ideas and impactful work across its undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate programs.

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Job Classification : Full Time Salaried Staff

Basic Function Responsible for conceptualization and application of designed print and digital materials in support of SAIC’s mission, including graphic design, production, and administrative support for recruitment marketing and institutional projects. The Graphic Designer collaborates on design initiatives and supports enrollment marketing strategy and creative projects across departments.

Responsibilities Assist in conception and development of designed projects in print and digital media, including brochures, viewbooks, advertising campaigns, social media graphics, email and web graphics, and direct mailings

Prepare visual concepts, photo-sizing, typesetting, layout and typography, proofing, and production edits under the Director of Enrollment Marketing Projects

Support development of design concepts for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing studies recruitment marketing and other institutional initiatives

Coordinate direct mailings with print vendors, including design file delivery, specifications, and reviewing proofs for on-time delivery

Support project management of design projects; regularly update PM software and participate in team meetings

Attend in-person department meetings and immersion sessions; contribute to strategy development

Assist with photography shoots on and off campus when necessary

Stay current on design software, trends, and marketing strategies

Please submit a design portfolio with your resume and application.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or closely related field required

Minimum 3–5 years of studio or in-house graphic design experience; freelance work considered

Outstanding portfolio demonstrating print and digital design experience

3–5 years of professional experience with Adobe Creative Cloud; After Effects preferred

Ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines

Experience with Keynote and PowerPoint

Knowledge of print production, UX / web design, and vendor management; motion design is a plus

Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking ability, and attention to typography

Strong service orientation and collaboration with designers and interdisciplinary teams

Union

This position is represented by AFSCME Council 31.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that hires qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status or citizenship. The Institute complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Department of Human Resources at apply_help@artic.edu.

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and duties as requested, subject to applicable state and federal laws. Functions may be modified to comply with laws and organizational needs.

Equal Opportunity and Notices Equal Opportunity Employer. The employer is committed to notifying all applicants of rights under federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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