Graphic Designer Lead/Manager Job in Chicago 60601, Illinois US
We are currently looking for a Graphic Designer Lead/Manager – 24309 in Chicago, IL
Position Summary:
As part of the LC Marketing the Graphic Designer position is focused on translating current key product UI screens (device res) into hi-resolution assets to address a broad range of creative needs. Based on creative brief from the product marketing team S/he will provide UI illustrations for use internally as part of product vision work and externally as product demos, presentations and print communications.
Responsibilities:
· Create UI concept and design for marketing purposes including vector based illustrations for use in product demos, videos, presentations, and print communications ( including POP, Tradeshow, and internal posters)
· Develops Product use case scenario concepts and visualizes these scenarios with custom UI screenshots (i.e. support storytelling).
· Creates "Hero" illustrations of key product screens on device, web or html5, used in presentations, web based demos and print media, videos, packaging, inbox leaflets, retails posters/banners as well as Executive keynote presentations
· Creates hi-resolution 2D device renderings of devices for presentations and large format print media
· Translates current key product UI screens (device res) into hi-resolution assets for print media
· Creates a variety of information graphics/diagrams and animations for power point presentations
· Select photos to help illustrate product stories, understanding brand positioning and usage rights
· Design and creation of visual assets in appropriate formats as part of product marketing vision work
· Brainstorm and mock up design ideas
· Expert use of any relevant software to create innovative solutions while adhering to a brief
· Modify, revise and edit projects as required by internal stakeholders
· Effectively storyboard and translate ideas to develop innovative graphic solutions
· Stay within timelines and deadlines for completion dates for projects
· Provide additional creative input to the LC Marketing team, where appropriate
Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree (Graphic Design)
· 8+ years experience in a marketing role in either a corporate or agency environment
· Must be fluent in major design software; Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark Xpress?;
· Must be proficient in Microsoft Powerpoint and Word
· Bonus for Omnigraffle or Visio wireframing tools.
· Experience in managing multiple projects servicing several constituencies.
· Demonstrates strong knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, form and color theory, proportion and balance.
· Willingness to learn. Both in a creative and technical sense
· Good time management and organizational skills
· A strong design style that is demonstrated with a portfolio of samples
· The ability to work as part of a team
Nokia
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