Brand Designer

Overview Placement Type: Permanent Salary: $75,000-100,000 Salary plus yearly bonus Start Date: May 4, 2026 We are looking for a high-velocity, brand-obsessed Senior Brand Designer to join our fast-paced Chicago studio. If you thrive when the pressure is on and live for the challenge of building magnetic brand identities, we want to hear from you. At our agency, "fast-paced" isn't just a buzzword-it's our pulse. We work with world-famous icons and disruptive challengers, moving from CPG to corporate briefs without missing a beat. The Role: Brand Guardian & Rapid Creator As a Senior Brand Designer, you won't just be "making things look good"-you'll be architecting how brands live and breathe in a competitive market. Brand Creation & Evolution: Own the lifecycle of brand identity, from initial concepting and packaging to digital execution and communications. Strategic Agility: Rapidly generate design concepts that are both creatively daring and strategically sound, ensuring every pixel delivers against our core design principles. Collaborative Momentum: Work at pace with Strategy, Client Services, and Production teams to keep complex projects moving smoothly. Project Ownership: Transition from supporting the team to leading design on smaller accounts, honing your skills as a dedicated brand guardian. What We're Looking For We need a designer who views branding as a holistic experience-visuals, motion, voice, and "feel"-and can execute that vision under tight deadlines. Branding Specialists: You have a genuine love for brand architecture and a proven track record in the CPG and corporate sectors. High-Velocity Multitaskers: You are comfortable juggling multiple high-priority projects simultaneously. You don't just "handle" pressure; you use it to fuel your creativity. Strategic Thinkers: You can filter through your ideas quickly, identifying the "hero" concept that nails the brief and articulating exactly why it works. Proactive Teammates: You manage your own workload with precision and are the first to jump in and support the team when the studio is at its busiest. Why Join Us? We are an Employee Owned Trust, meaning we all have a literal stake in our success. We are passionate about creating "magnetic" brands that foster deep connections. While we work hard and move fast, we prioritize a culture of mutual support and shared rewards. The Essentials Experience: 6-10 years at a leading agency specializing in branding and identity. Pace: Proven ability to deliver high-quality work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Tools: Expert-level mastery of the Adobe Creative Suite. #LI-JM5