SR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER (HYBRID-CHICAGO, IL)

Salary:  $70000-$75000

Pay Grade: 12 

 

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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

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Job Summary:

Compass Group, the world’s largest foodservice company, has an exciting opportunity to join our in-house creative team, the Compass Creative Studio, as a Sr. Graphic Designer to support our Levy sector’s sales team efforts. 
This role is based in Chicago, IL at the Levy Headquarters and is currently a hybrid work schedule (in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with Mondays and Fridays remote).
About Levy:
The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.

 

Responsibilities:

The Senior Graphic Designer will support business development efforts by using creative design to tell a story. This role involves creating visually compelling presentations, sales proposals, and collateral items. You should be a collaborative team player and a self-starter who can manage multiple fast-paced projects independently. We seek a designer with experience in these areas:

• Designing various deliverables including documents, presentations, print collateral, infographics, and digital materials.
• Researching and developing design briefs that include concept boards, brand standards and creative ideas for sales materials.
• Setting up design templates with styles for consistency of content hierarchy using Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft programs.
• Evaluating the subject matter of content being used in designed deliverables and aligning the use of high-res, quality images or creating custom graphics to visually help tell a story.
• Reskinning of reusable assets, graphics, and templates as needed. 
• Collaborating with team members to complete projects on time by adhering to established timelines and due dates.
• Assisting with and executing all requested changes to designed materials. 
• Making adjustments to design work based on critical and crucial stakeholder feedback.
• Staying current on design trends and technical capabilities including utilizing AI tools to enhance your workflow and efficiency.  
• Designing and developing interactive presentations and/or websites using WordPress or similar platforms is a plus. 
• Accurately preparing files for print and production; researching printing and collateral options as needed.
   

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Graphic Design experience in corporate or agency settings.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Microsoft Office Suite. Adobe XD and After Effects are a bonus.
• Strong conceptual thinker with diverse design skills including print, packaging, digital, typography, and presentations.
• Web, interactive design, and/or video editing experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Efficiently manages time, workflow, and project schedules to meet deadlines with consistent quality.
• Works quickly and efficiently with focus and a keen attention to detail.
• Collaborates well with leadership and team members.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Thrives in demanding, fast-paced environments, maintaining professionalism under pressure.
• A passion for Hospitality and/or Sports & Enter