Graphic Designer
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is seeking candidates for the full-time position of Graphic Designer. This individual must be a self-motivated designer with intelligent design skills and a detail-focused sense of typography. This position works on a wide variety of both print and digital materials, in support of marketing campaigns, institutional branding, fundraising campaigns, education materials and other e?orts. A successful candidate will be organized, dependable, knowledgeable, detail oriented, able to work both autonomously and as part of a team and possess the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. The Graphic Designer is responsible for working with the Design Director on a wide range of projects across the organization. This position reports to the Creative Director.
Key Responsibilities:
• Create design solutions for print, e-mail, web and signage
• Design program books for the theatre, working with Marketing Assistant
• Work in conjunction with other departments on collaborative projects
• Prepare ?les for printing and publishing, gain bids from vendors, review proofs
• Interface with merchants, creative, pre-press, and Project Managers to ensure design approvals
• Partner with Project Managers in meeting deadlines and review of layouts
• Manage deadlines and workload to ensure on-time delivery of all project
• Manage print vendors to ensure timely completion
• Design and coordinate web layout and updates
The ideal candidate will possess the following quali?cations:
• Displays eagerness, innovation and self-motivation in design approach
• 3 years of design experience for agencies, freelance, non-pro?ts, arts organizations
• Well-developed typography skills (with knowledge of visual and communication hierarchies)
• Strong conceptual and brainstorming skills
• Strong organization and self-motivation skills
• Excellent verbal and collaborative skills
• Pro?cient with Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop pro?ciency and e?ciency required)
• Interest/knowledge in HTML5 and Web development
• Ability to work in a timely manner on multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Experience, knowledge, or interest in theatre and/or other performing or visual arts
• Steppenwolf gives preference to candidates who have demonstrable experience advocating for equity, diversity and inclusion
To apply, please visit our website.