Lead Graphic Designer

$58,000 - $58,000/Yr

New Home Star - Elmhurst, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Elmhurst, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Lead Graphic Designer at New Home Star is a pivotal role within the marketing team, responsible for creating compelling visual designs that support the company's mission of selling new homes more profitably. This position requires a blend of creativity, leadership, and technical skills, with a focus on collaboration and mentorship. The designer will work closely with various stakeholders, including clients and team members, to deliver high-quality design solutions across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Creative Manager, Marketing Director, and other designers and project leads.
• Collaborate closely with clients, presenting design concepts and effectively communicating the rationale behind creative choices.
• Coordinate with project managers and other project leads to ensure smooth project workflow and timely delivery.
• Maintain workflow within our project management system.
• Attend weekly review/status meetings.
• Research and analyze appropriate design options for client requests.
• Aid in the evaluation of marketing goals and successes.
• Design marketing/sales assets for new marketing initiatives.
• Develop brand identities for new home communities, builder clients, and new internal divisions.
• Lead builder brand identity and brand manual updates.
• Mentor and lead Junior Graphic Designers.
• Assist with facilitating graphic designer workshops.
• Assist in traffic management of design projects.

Requirements

• Strong portfolio demonstrating a high level of creativity, versatility, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Proficient computer knowledge/skills (i.e., MS Office Suite such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Bachelor's degree or higher is preferred.
• Ability to create designs that build an emotional connection with clients.
• Capable of creating print, web, web banner, e-blast, social media campaigns and collateral.
• Strong understanding of branding, most importantly the role that visual elements play.
• Self-starter who constantly seeks out new ways to improve and advance our mission.
• Detail-obsessed; driven to produce the highest quality, as-pixel-perfect-as-possible work.
• Ability to manage and inspire a team while meeting tight deadlines.
• Passion for mentorship and coaching junior graphic designers.
• History in working with collaborative teams.
• 3-5 years of experience in a graphic design role is required.
• 1-2 years experience in mentorship is preferred.
• Agency experience is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in social media management.
• Agency experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off including vacation time, paid sick and safe time, and paid company holidays.
• Birthday time off and an extended holiday break.
• Access to Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with generous company contributions to premiums.
• Options for Health Savings Account with a company contribution or Flexible Spending Account for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Student Loan Resources through Peanut Butter.
• Available Discounts through PerkSpot.