Graphic Designer Jobs in Illinois

Job Title: Graphic Designer/Production Manager - Company: Location: Chicago, IL Description: Direct mail/marketing company is looking for a graphic designer/production manager to run complete mailing, design and digital printing process. You must know CS3, full color printing and marketing. Knowledge of how to run high end digital printing equipment and large format printers is a must. 3 Years of hands on experience is a must. e-mail resume to Register to View

Job Title: Seeking Print Graphic Designer - Company: Location: Chicago, IL Description: Rapidly growing company in the western suburbs looking for a freelance print graphic artist. We are looking for someone with creative experience that can work on a project-by-project basis. This individual will need to utilize their own equipment for projects. We will need assistance with brochures, presentations, print ads, etc. Someone with knowledge of Keynotes, Pages, and iWork for Mac are strongly preferred. If you are interested in joining our team please email your resume and a sample of your work for our review to Laura Watson at Register to View

Job Title: PREPRESS TECHNICIAN - PART-TIME Company: Location: Chicago, IL Description: An outstanding opportunity exists at our company for a part-time position in the Art/Prepress Department. Our company seeks an applicant who will become part of their production oriented Art Department to assist with various prepress activities. Projects may include but are not limited to: checking accuracy of customer information, interpreting job specifications of product line (event tickets, decals, parking control products, stickers, etc.). REQUIREMENTS: Printing industry experience or pursuing a Graphic Arts degree is required. The ideal applicant will have the following skills: * Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat) * Quark Xpress * Microsoft Excel * Variable Data Printing * Strong project management skills * Highly organized and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities * Excellent collaborative skills * Excellent proofing and editing skills * Excellent analytical and problem solving skills * Teamwork skills necssary to maintain high customer service * Ability to maintain high confidentiality * Ability to independently manage multiple tasks in a professional manner * Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment * Must be able to effectively prioritize projects with a high degree of autonomy * Ability to cross-train both in and outside of the department as needed Competitive hourly rate along with an opportunity for advancement. Hours required to work may vary, but typical hours are Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Our company is an EEOC employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan. Should you meet our requirements and have the qualifications our company needs to continue to succeed, please email your resume along with salary requirements to: Register to View

Job Title: Graphic Designer for Print and W Company: The Creative Group Location: Chicago, IL Description: Graphic Designer for Print and WebThe Creative Group's retail client is seeking a graphic designer for print and web design. The Graphic Designer will be working in our clients' marketing department on a variety of print and web materials including web content updates, e-mail blasts, posters, and direct mail pieces. The graphic designer will also be assisting with production. The graphic designer will also be in charge of e-mail blasts - designing and slicing the files into HTML, and getting them out the door.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.Additional InformationLocation: Niles, ILJob ID: 01300-125945Experience: This is truly a hybrid print and web graphic design position. You must be proficient in the entire creative suite AND HTML to qualify.Unit: The Creative Group

Job Title: PRINT PRODUCTION ARTIST Company: Company Confidential Location: Schaumburg, IL Description: Position Overview  The Production Artist is primarily responsible for translating designs files into complete and well organized files that are ready for prepress/?printing.? Experience in preflighting files for offset, flexographic, and corrugate printing processes is a must. This person must be highly organized and able to work efficiently on multiple projects to meet tight deadlines. We are currently seeking someone to work 25 to 30 hours per week, with potential to become full-time.  Essential Job FunctionInterpret job information as directed by Project CoordinatorAnalyze and evaluate projects to determine most efficient executionTroubleshoot problems and creatively resolve production challenges while maintaining design intent Build job mechanicals per job specifications such as minimum line weights, minimum dot, number of colors, etc.? Organize digital files in a consistent manner on the server Check, verify, and sight proof completed work for errors to ensure compliance with job specifications and client standards Assist with manual production when required (assembling mockups) Compose, retouch and recreate vector and raster artwork as needed Basic Job Qualifications:  Skills and Abilities  Extensive technical understanding of a wide array of mediums including sheetfed, flexible, boxboard, & corrugate. Skilled in image formats, file compression, and optimization techniques Quick grasp of project parameters, brand standards, legal mandates and schematics Skilled problem solver, detail oriented, highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision Maintain current knowledge of current software, hardware and upgrades Must be accurate to specifications, true to deadlines, and resilient in the face of ever-changing client demands Education /? Experience /? Training3 to 5? years experience in production art or related fieldBachelors Degree in Graphics Production or related field preferredProficiency in current software application as required to build print-ready files for prepress: CS4 Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, & In-DesignKnowledge of consumer packaging legal requirements, production workflow and internal agency processesKnowledge of basic layout principles, aesthetic design concepts, branding, typography, color theory, die schematics and printer specsKnowledge of standard printing procedures, preflight practices, offset and flexographic printing standards   Employer OfferingsAn established team of award-winning professionals with true passion for what they doHealth insurance; Dental discount program; paid vacation and holidaysEmployer-matched 401(k) plan, once qualified

Job Title: Graphic Designer Company: Kendall College - Chicago Location: Chicago, IL Description: GENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Graphic Designer, under the auspices and general supervision of the Marketing Director, provides graphic design and production services pertaining to the marketing needs.The position requires the proven ability to design and produce brand-unified communications in a wide variety of marketing materials. The successful candidate will demonstrate the capacity to take a concept and execute to completion, with a thorough understanding of pre-press requirements, printing procedures, electronic media, web design and email campaigns.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Ability to work effectively in teams, interface with varying levels of management, develop rapport with internal customersBe detail-oriented with attention to quality and ability to proof own workWork well under pressure and display a strong ability to simultaneously manage and organize a high volume of projects, both large and smallHe/she develops creative design through fluent interpretation of the concepts and information providedWorks on a wide range of projects including brochures, direct-mail, email marketing communications and newsletters, menus, flyers, signage as well as a variety of other materials used for, slide, web, and multimedia presentationsProficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesignKnowledge of Dreamweaver, HTML preferredProficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelors Degree in relevant field 3-5 Years in a fast-paced deadline-driven environmentLaureate Education, Inc., and all of it subsidiaries or affiliates, are equal opportunity employers. EOE Application Information Postal Address: Kendall College - Chicago900 N. North BranchChicago, IL 60642 Online App. Form: http://sh.webhire.com/Public/737/ More Information on Kendall College - Chicago Institutional Profile Current openings for Kendall College - Chicago on HigherEdJobs.com.

Job Title: Graphic Designer / Signs & Print - Company: Location: Chicago, IL Description: We are looking for a smart, highly motivated, creative designer with attention to detail. We do a wide variety of things, so versatility is a must. Must be a self-starter and be able to work on and manage multiple projects at once. Must be able to work well under deadlines and be able to communicate well with co-workers and clients. The ideal applicant will have experience in printing and signage- concept, design & production. Required Skills- *Advanced knowledge of Adobe CS3 or above -specifically Illustrator, InDesign & Photoshop *Strong layout and typography skills *Experience in printing (digital and/or offset) *Experience in signage & displays (design & production) *Ability to take direction, receive and implement constructive criticism *Ability to communicate and work effectively with business, technical, and marketing people *Proof reading *The ability to create & manipulate a wide range of file types for a variety of media *Must be a self starter and have the ability to manage several projects at once Experience in these would be a plus... Web design experience HTML, Java & flash Database manipulation & cleansing Mailing and variable data email blasts and list management google ad words search engine optimization sign making electrical sign design

Job Title: Graphic Designer for Print and Web Company: The Creative Group Location: Chicago, IL Description: Our Chicago non-profit association client is seeking a designer for both print and web to join their marketing department. The graphic designer will work on a variety of print and web projects including publications, direct mail, promotional and marketing collateral, e-mail blasts and websites. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.4+ years experience in print and web design, understanding of core graphic design skills - layout, typography, advanced skills in the Adobe Creative Suite, intermediate skills in HTML and CSS. Familiarity with content management systems. Apply for this job by clicking the "Apply Now" button below or call your local TCG office. Alternatively, for more information and to view all of our job opportunities, visit us online at www.creativegroup.com. And be sure to check out the online skills training The Creative Group provides to our registered at www.creativegroup.com/MyTraining – just one more way we invest in your ongoing development and success.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. The Creative Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Graphic Designer for Print and Web Company: The Creative Group Location: Niles, IL Description: The Creative Group's retail client is seeking a graphic designer for print and web design. The Graphic Designer will be working in our clients' marketing department on a variety of print and web materials including web content updates, e-mail blasts, posters, and direct mail pieces. The graphic designer will also be assisting with production. The graphic designer will also be in charge of e-mail blasts - designing and slicing the files into HTML, and getting them out the door. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.This is truly a hybrid print and web graphic design position. You must be proficient in the entire creative suite AND HTML to qualify. Apply for this job by clicking the "Apply Now" button below or call your local TCG office. Alternatively, for more information and to view all of our job opportunities, visit us online at www.creativegroup.com. And be sure to check out the online skills training The Creative Group provides to our registered at www.creativegroup.com/MyTraining – just one more way we invest in your ongoing development and success.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. The Creative Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.