Junior Graphic Designer at Crystal Cruises in USA - IL - Downers Grove

Summary: Crystal Cruises is a company focused on providing high-quality travel experiences, and they are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Graphic Designer. The role involves creating visual assets for print and digital marketing materials while collaborating with marketing stakeholders and adhering to brand guidelines. Responsibilities: - Work in conjunction with marketing stakeholders and Creative Services staff to design, layout, and produce marketing materials created in-house. Projects including (but not limited to): - Digital tools — banner ads, social posts, email - PowerPoint presentations - Mini brochures - Sales support materials - Miscellaneous projects for other AKTG brands - Works with Creative Services Director, copywriters, and design staff to develop brand-consistent design concepts - Shares responsibility for overseeing project workflow, manages quality control on all rounds of revisions/approvals of materials - Creates clean, organized, and error-free work - Make edits and revisions based on feedback from marketing teams - Prepare final production-ready files for print, digital, and multimedia platforms - Ensure all artwork follows brand guidelines and technical specifications - Performs all tasks in a timely and effective manner with co-workers in accordance with company policies - Assists with other projects or related duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Detail-oriented Junior Graphic Designer specializing in creating high-quality visual assets for print and digital trade marketing materials for Crystal - Upon submitting your application for this role, you will be required to provide a portfolio with relevant work samples - Demonstrated ability to design and produce strong, original, and sales-oriented layouts for print and digital needs in accordance with accepted print industry standards - Demonstrated production skills - Experience creating assets for digital platforms and the web - Ensure all creative work aligns with brand identity and campaign objectives - Adapt existing brand assets to suit various formats - Attention to detail and strong organizational skills - Able to manage multiple projects from start to finish and meet deadlines - Must be able to read/write/speak in English - Bachelor's Degree required, ideally in Graphic Design, Advertising, Visual Communication, or related industry experience - One-two years of experience as a designer/production artist at a design firm, advertising or marketing agency, corporate marketing department, or similar - Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office applications Preferred Qualifications: - Travel industry or in marketing a luxury brand experience a plus Required Skills: Graphic design, Print production, Digital asset creation, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Brand identity adherence Benefits: Group life insurance, Short-term and long-term disability, Travel discounts, Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Supplemental life insurance, Pre-tax healthcare and dependent FSAs, 401(k) plan with a generous company match