Ghafari Associates is hiring : Graphic Designer in Chicago

Overview Job Description

General Summary : The Graphic Designer supports Ghafari’s Marketing Department in proactively promoting and elevating the firm’s image and growth in the global marketplace through the design of compelling and dynamic visuals.

Responsibilities Conceptualize and design visual assets – including digital and print media – consistent with corporate image and brand identity.

Design and implement branded templates for company-wide and marketing-specific use.

Support Ghafari’s business development efforts by :

Collaborating with business development team members on specialized presentations and other marketing / sales collateral

Interfacing with management and technical teams to generate compelling marketing materials and infographics that communicate the company’s value proposition.

Photograph company events, staff, and local projects for use in marketing collateral.

Coordinate professional third-party photography of events, projects, and office environment.

Coordinate events such as technology showcases, trade shows, conferences, educational symposiums, and career fairs, and design supporting display materials.

Generate content ideas and develop posts for social media.

Champion the Ghafari brand, ensuring all marketing and promotional materials follow corporate brand standards.

Coordinate the design, production, and procurement of branded promotional items.

Assist in promoting a proactive sales and marketing culture throughout the organization.

Qualifications Education : Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, or related field

Experience :

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a graphic design role

Architecture / Engineering / Construction industry experience preferred

Skills / Competencies :

Computer literacy for all major business programs and email systems; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office programs required

Creative but pragmatic designer who can drive out-of-the-box thinking while developing functional solutions that align with the company brand system

Ability to work well both independently and cooperatively with team members inside and outside of the Marketing Department

Energetic team player who can work comfortably with people of diverse skills, experience levels, and perspectives, including senior management

Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills

Ability to work on multiple assignments / deadlines simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality

Photography skills are a plus

Benefits At Ghafari, we offer a robust benefits package designed to support your overall wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary, eligible employees receive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Teladoc, Employee Assistance Program, Professional License Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Voluntary Pet Insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and 8 Paid Holidays. The annual base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $75,000. Individual pay is based on factors such as relevant experience, job-related skills, education, and training.

Since 1982, Ghafari Associates has taken a personal approach to highly technical projects in complex markets including : aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, hospitality, K-12 and higher education. As a global team of engineers, architects, process designers, and consultants we blend insight with technological innovation helping clients elevate their efficiency, sustainability, and impact.

Continuously rated a Top Workplace to Work, Crain’s Cool Place to Work, and a Best and Brightest company to work for in the US, Ghafari has made a name for itself through our culture, employee benefits, and portfolio of projects.

Over a quarter of Ghafari employees have diverse identities that are championed by our growing approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Ghafari supports hybrid and in-office work environments.

Through career mapping, Ghafari employees are encouraged to seek licensure, coached for knowledge growth, and provided opportunities for management and mentorship roles if interested. Our robust internship program recognizes undergraduate and graduate students from across the world, having an over 90% success rate of hiring our interns after graduation.

Join our team and work on forward-thinking projects all around the world. Ghafari’s global reach creates an environment where individuals can build professional relationships while building sustainable and cutting-edge facilities. Are you ready to take that leap? Apply Now!

Ghafari Associates, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to use our online system to apply for a position at Ghafari Associates, LLC, you may apply for positions in the following ways :

Connect to our job portal (https : / / ghafari.jobs)

By fax at 313.436.8624; Attn : Human Resources

By mail at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126; Attn : Human Resources

In person at 17101 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48126.

By email at hr@ghafari.com

If there are any questions or additional accommodations that are required, please contact 313.441.3000 for assistance.

It is Ghafari Associates, LLC’s policy not to discriminate in its employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital, pregnancy or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, status as a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance.

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In Summary : The Graphic Designer supports Ghafari’s Marketing Department in proactively promoting and elevating the firm's image . Responsibilities Conceptualize and design visual assets – including digital and print media – consistent with corporate image and brand identity . Design and implement branded templates for company-wide and marketing-specific use .

En Español : Descripción general del trabajo Resumen General : El diseñador gráfico apoya los esfuerzos de desarrollo empresarial de Ghafari en la promoción y elevación proactiva de la imagen y el crecimiento de la empresa en el mercado global a través del diseño de imágenes atractivas y dinámicas. Responsabilidades Conceptualizar y diseñar activos visuales incluyendo medios digitales e impresos consistentes con la imagem corporativa y la identidad de marca. Diseñar e implementar plantillas de marcas para uso específico de la compañía y marketing. Apoyar las iniciativas de desarrollo comercial de Ghafiari mediante : Colaborar con miembros del equipo de negocios en presentaciones especializadas de marketing y otros productos complementarios / ventas Interfacing con equipos técnicos y directivos para generar materiales comerciales y infográficos convincentes que promuevan el valor de la firma. Calificaciones Educación : Licenciatura en diseño gráfico, marketing o campo relacionado Experiencia : Mínimo de 3 años de experiencia en un papel de diseño grafico Arquitectura / Ingeniería / Construcción experiencia de la industria preferida Habilidades / Competencias : alfabetización informática para todos los principales programas comerciales y sistemas de correo electrónico; competencia en Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) y programas Microsoft Office requirió diseñador creativo pero pragmático que puede manejar el pensamiento fuera de la caja mientras se desarrollan soluciones funcionales alineadas con el sistema de marca de la empresa Capacidad para trabajar bien tanto independientemente como cooperativamente con miembros del equipo dentro como fuera del Departamento de Marketing Jugadores del equipo energéticos que pueden trabajar cómodamente con personas de diversas habilidades, niveles de experiencia y perspectivas, incluidas las ventajas de gestión superior Además de un salario competitivo, los empleados elegibles reciben seguro médico, dental, visión, seguro de vida, discapacidad a corto y largo plazo, 401 (k) juego, cuentas de gasto flexibles, cuentos de ahorro sanitario, Teladoc, Programa de asistencia al empleado, reembolso de licencias profesionales, ayuda educativa, seguro voluntario para mascotas, licencia parental, tiempo libre pagado y 8 vacaciones pagadas. El rango base anual del sueldo para este puesto es de $60,000 - $75,000. A través del mapeo de carrera, se alienta a los empleados de Ghafari a buscar licencias, entrenar para el crecimiento del conocimiento y proporcionar oportunidades para funciones de gestión y tutoría si están interesados. Nuestro sólido programa de pasantías reconoce estudiantes universitarios y graduados de todo el mundo, que tienen una tasa de éxito superior al 90% en la contratación de nuestros internos después de su graduación. Únete a nuestro equipo y trabaje en proyectos futuristas en todo el planeta. El alcance global de Ghafiari crea un entorno donde las personas pueden construir relaciones profesionales mientras construyen instalaciones sostenibles y de vanguardia. ¿Está listo para dar ese salto? Aplicar ahora! Es política de Ghafari Associates, LLC no discriminar en sus prácticas laborales y personales debido a la raza, color, credo, religión, sexo, origen nacional, edad, peso, altura, estado matrimonial, embarazo o paternidad, orientación sexual, identidad genética (incluyendo historia médica familiar), afiliación política, servicio militar, estatus como individuo calificado con discapacidad o veterano protegido, u otra clasificación protegida por ley federal, estatal o local.