Production Designer
Creative Circle · Chicago, IL
- On site
- Contract
- $70,000 / year
- Chicago, IL
Job highlights
- Production Designer role for 3+ months.
- Hybrid work with on-site in Willis Tower.
- Create templated long-form content.
- Requires strong Adobe Creative Suite skills.
- Portfolio with financial/corporate style needed.
About the role
Production Designer
Our client in the Professional Services space is looking for a Production Designer to join their team for 40 hours a week for the next 3+ months with an opportunity to extend!
This position will require Tuesday and Thursday on site in the Willis Tower while you get up to speed with the potential to reduce to 1x a week on site going forward.
Responsibilities:
The Production Designer will be responsible for heavily templated and branded long form content such as:
- Benefits Guides
- State Surveys
- Market Surveys
Requirements:
The Production Designer must have:
- Strong Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop with the ability to update infographic files in InDesign
- Excellent typography and layout skills, comfortable refining type as needed
- Ability to design in a more rigid templated environment
- Portfolio with financial services/corporate style
- Must have your own laptop with Creative Suite
In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.
Key skills/competency:
- Production Designer
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Photoshop
- Typography
- Layout Skills
- Template Design
- Infographics
- Financial Services
- Corporate Style
Skills & topics
- Production Designer
- Graphic Design
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Photoshop
- Typography
- Layout
- Branding
- Content Design
- Chicago Jobs
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight your Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop skills, emphasizing experience with templated and branded content.
- Tailor your application: Clearly demonstrate your typography, layout, and ability to design within rigid templates.
- Showcase your portfolio: Ensure your portfolio includes examples of financial services or corporate-style design work.
- Apply promptly: Click 'apply' on the website and ensure your email subject line includes the specified JobID: linkedin : TH8-1989089L183.
- Prepare for hybrid work: Be ready to discuss your availability for on-site work at the Willis Tower.
Technical preparation
Master Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.,Practice updating infographics in InDesign.,Refine typography and layout skills.,Prepare portfolio with corporate examples.
Behavioral questions
Describe designing in a rigid template.,How do you handle feedback on typography?,Showcase collaboration in a team.,How do you manage project deadlines?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Production Designer role at Creative Circle?
- This Production Designer position is hybrid, requiring on-site work at the Willis Tower on Tuesdays and Thursdays initially. There is potential for reduced on-site presence to once a week after the initial onboarding period.
- What software skills are essential for the Production Designer position?
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop is essential for this Production Designer role. The ability to update infographic files directly within InDesign is also a key requirement.
- Does the Production Designer role require specific industry experience?
- Yes, a portfolio showcasing financial services or corporate style design is a must for this Production Designer position. Experience in these sectors will be highly valued.
- What kind of content will a Production Designer create in this role?
- The Production Designer will focus on heavily templated and branded long-form content, including Benefits Guides, State Surveys, and Market Surveys.
- What are the next steps after applying for the Production Designer job?
- After clicking apply, you should email your resume in Word format to thicks@creativecircle.com, ensuring the JobID: linkedin : TH8-1989089L183 is in the subject line for your application to be considered.
- Is there an opportunity for this Production Designer role to extend beyond 3 months?
- Yes, this Production Designer position is initially for 3+ months with an opportunity for extension, providing potential for a longer engagement.
- What should I include in my resume for the Production Designer application?
- Your resume should highlight your strong skills in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, excellent typography and layout abilities, and experience with templated design environments. Include examples relevant to financial services or corporate styles.
- Do I need to have my own laptop for the Production Designer role?
- Yes, candidates must have their own laptop with Adobe Creative Suite installed to be considered for this Production Designer position.