Graphic Designer

Our Story

Founded in 2008, Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower's capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their vision of "well-th. rebalanced." Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., we operate as a registered investment advisor (RIA).

What You'll Do

You'll implement designs for our nearly 150 advisor practices and corporate stakeholders across departments. Projects include, but are not limited to: websites, presentations, stationery, brochures, requests for proposals, social graphics, print/digital ads, email assets, and more. You will have in-depth knowledge and experience in UI/UX design principles and will be responsible for website rebrands and redesigns. You will work both collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment while organizing multiple projects.

• Work on multiple projects and media, using different software programs to visualize and develop graphic designs that meet our goals.
• Work with the Head of Brand, marketing teams, advisor businesses, and corporate partners.
• Maintain an internal database of design files.
• Create a variety of print and digital marketing collateral, maintaining each advisor business' brand message across all communications and marketing channels.
• Design graphic elements, including logos, icons, and illustrations.
• Proposes and executes design improvements for the UI/UX of existing websites.
• Ensure that all designs are aligned with the related visual guidelines and maintain brand identity.
• Stay updated on design trends, software updates, and emerging technologies to improve skills.

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of graphic design experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to take constructive feedback
• Creative mindset
• Ability to problem solve and knowing when to ask for help
• Understands corporate design standards
• Able to work well under time pressure
• Sound communications skills and ability to present ideas
• Understanding of design principles, typography, and color theory
• Understanding of UI/UX design principles
• Expert knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Xd and Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
• Experience with project management software, such as ASANA

What We Offer

• Coverage on the first day of employment for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregiver and 8 weeks for secondary caregiver)
• Mother's lounge onsite
• Flexible PTO plan
• Hybrid model work schedule (50% in office)
• Free brand-new gym in the Chicago office
• 401k matching plan
• HSA employer contributions
• Student loan assistance
• Pet insurance

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Hightower is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.

You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.