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Location Des Plaines, Illinois

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Job Description

Pay Range: $34-$45 per hour  

About Us: 
We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and integrity in all aspects of our operations. As we continue to grow and expand, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Freelance Graphic Designer to join our dynamic team.  

Background:  
Morreale Communications is an award-winning woman-owned public relations firm with a specialty focus in transforming outcomes in the areas of Transportation, Infrastructure & Mobility (TIM), Health & Wellness, Energy & Utilities and Public Affairs.  

Job Responsibilities:   
The Freelance Graphic Designer will support client projects through brand development and all things design. They may work across full project lifecycles, from collaborating with our project teams on concepts to executing those concepts with cross-functional teams and vendors. 

The Freelance Graphic Designer will also support the strategy of creating logos, print deliverables, implementing website wireframes and mockups, development of infographics, motion graphic animation and digital collateral.  

Our ideal candidate sweats the details, gets excited about trying new things and enjoys designing across a variety of different brand aesthetics and styles. 

Focus areas and responsibilities may include: 

  • Print production prepress 
  • Infographics 
  • Reports 
  • PowerPoint presentation designs and cleanup 
  • Motion Graphics 
  • Social media design 
  • Wix and web design 
  • Branding Logo design 
  • Proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, XD, Aftereffects and Premiere, Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design or related field required 
  • Minimum 5 years design experience at a branding firm agency, in-house, or corporate experience require 
  • A strong portfolio showcasing a clear understanding of typography, branding, and design principles  
  • Prior experience integrated campaigns including: visual identities, logo design, print collateral, infographics, digital design, web design (UI/UX), and video and motion graphics 
  • Working knowledge in design copyright regulations, intellectual property laws and licensing of art and fonts 
  • Understanding of basic coding or file prep for social and web (HTML5, CS 
  • UI/UX Design Experience (Understanding of Figma or Adobe XD) 
  • Experience working and collaborating with strategists and other creatives 
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment 
  • Well organized, accurate and self-motivated.  
  • High attention to details and accuracy; Be efficient with time 
  • Able to manage multiple projects, under tight deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude. 
  • Innovative to try new things and push the work, and be unafraid to ask questions 
  • Utilize and maintain a creative server: file naming, organization and packaging project based creative team SOP. 
  • Technical knowledge and understanding of printing and pre-press production processes 
  • Knowledge of video production (After Effects, Premiere Pro) a plus 
  • Proficiency in motion graphics and animation is a plus! 
     

Required Software Skills:

  • Adobe Creative Suite 
  • Print: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop 
  • Web: Adobe XD, Figma 
  • Video: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Adobe Express 
  • Office: MS Office, Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint 
  • Website building online software: Wix, Squarespace, SharePoint 
  • Email marketing: Constant Contact, MailChimp, Survey Monkey 

Commitment to Morreale Core Values  
View our Core Values video here!   

Our core values represent the beliefs, philosophies and principles that define who we are and how we do business. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates commitment and character to upholding the Morreale Core Values in all they do.  

  • Accountability: Own it and honor our commitment to others.  
  • Diversity: Embrace diverse perspectives and foster a culture of inclusion.  
  • Excellence: Think big. Be bold and make every action count.  
  • Integrity: Be honest, respectful, and trustworthy. Always do the right thing.  
  • Collaboration: Stronger together. Elevate each other’s unique abilities to build on our collective strength.  

About Morreale  

Founded in 2006, Morreale Communications is a leading strategic communications agency working at the intersection of business, media, policy and people. Driven by the desire to empower our clients by elevating their voices during times of change, crisis and opportunity, Morreale offers an integrated suite of solutions. Core capabilities include strategic message development, stakeholder engagement, branding and creative strategy, digital & social communications, diversity & inclusion, policy strategy and media relations. Morreale is a certified WBE/WBENC agency bringing unrivaled experience from a wide range of backgrounds to provide deep insights and counsel to our clients.  

Joining Morreale Communications offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for design and a drive for excellence, we invite you to apply for the Freelance Designer position as part of our dedicated team.  

Morreale Communications is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds.   
 
To apply, please submit your resume and portfolio showing your qualifications and interest in the position. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

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