Graphic Designer

$57,000 - $65,000/Yr

Northwestern University - Evanston, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Evanston, IL

Educational Services

About the position

The Brand Creative team at Kellogg is composed of talented designers, writers, filmmakers, strategists, and project managers dedicated to highlighting unique opportunities for students and alumni to grow as leaders and advance their careers. We are committed to our community and work diligently to bring the best business minds into our exceptional MBA programs. We are currently seeking a Junior Designer to join our team—a passionate designer ready to kick-start their career. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Director of Brand Design to craft engaging visuals that truly reflect our alumni community. Your work will support Alumni Relations and Development (ARD), a dedicated team committed to supporting the Kellogg School of Management and fostering a welcoming, collaborative environment. Together, we will strive for excellence in serving our esteemed institution and its alumni and friends. This is a hybrid role, requiring 2-3 days a week in the office at our Evanston campus.

Responsibilities

• Create inspiring mood boards, maquettes, and prototypes that spark curiosity and breathe life into our visual storytelling.
• Pitch concepts with passion and collaborate with team members to deliver design work that makes our alumni community fall in love with Kellogg repeatedly.
• Assist in developing striking print, digital, and presentation materials that ignite a sense of Kellogg pride and connection, motivating alumni audiences to give back and pay it forward.
• Embrace feedback as a valuable opportunity to refine and elevate your designs, transforming them into something that redefines what's possible.
• Prepare files for web, print, and video, along with spec sheets or design requirement documents, with meticulous care, ensuring exceptional quality that reflects our commitment to excellence.
• Seek and analyze competitive bids from vendors.
• Stay connected with the pulse of design trends through proactive research, allowing your creativity to flourish and influence.
• Skillfully juggle multiple projects while embracing the thrill of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced and vibrant environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, art, or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 1-3 years of professional experience in a design role.
• Proficiency in design software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, and Figma).
• Familiarity with business applications (Word, Outlook) and proficiency in presentation applications such as PowerPoint and/or Keynote.

Nice-to-haves

• Solid understanding of design principles, including typography, layout, and color. Animation skills a plus.
• Keen eye for detail and strong teamwork skills.
• Keen eye for photography selection.
• Great time management and multitasking abilities.
• Creativity and a problem-solving mindset.

Benefits

• Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans.
• Retirement benefits.
• Tuition discounts.
• Flexible work arrangements where possible.
• Programs to help locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care.
• Support for employee career development and continuing education.