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You'll partner closely with teams across marketing, product development, and sales to bring ideas to life across digital, physical, and promotional platforms.You'll be joining a design department of ten total designers company-wide — four of whom, including this new addition, are based at our Rolling Meadows headquarters. This job will report to the Assistant Director of Product Development.What You'll Do:Design a variety of product categories including flags, stickers, license plate frames, keychains, luggage tags, party products, badge reels, coasters, patches, coroplast signage, banners, and magnetsDesign products for a variety of properties including colleges & universities, NBA teams, NHL teams, soccer clubs, and other brandsCollaborate across departments to gather input, meet brand goals, and deliver exceptional visualsManage the full design process from kickoff to final file delivery while meeting key deadlinesOversee the setup of production-ready files in alignment with manufacturing specsUphold brand guidelines for Desert Cactus and our licensed partners (NBA, NHL, colleges, etc.)Research market and competitor trends to keep designs modern, relevant, and on-brandPresent design concepts to stakeholders and iterate based on feedbackWhat You Bring:Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related fieldProven track record in a graphic design role, ideally in a product-focused or consumer brandA portfolio showcasing versatility and strength across print and digital designMastery of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and IllustratorExcellent communication skills with the ability to explain and defend design choicesStrong multitasking and organizational skills — you know how to prioritize and deliver under pressureA growth mindset with a constant desire to learn, improve, and stay ahead of the curveFamiliarity with Pantone color systems and production color standardsWhat We Offer:Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) with 90% employer contribution after 90 daysRetirement benefits including 401(k), profit sharing, and a defined benefit plan15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus public holidaysParental leave for maternity and paternityThis position is fully on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL headquarters, five days per week.","company":"Desert Cactus","rawCompany":"desert cactus","city":"Rolling Meadows","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-29T10:58:22.659Z","occupations":[{"code":"27-1024.00","title":"Graphic Designers","slug":"graphic-designers"},{"code":"27-1029.00","title":"Designers, All Other","slug":"designers-all-other"},{"code":"15-1255.00","title":"Web and Digital Interface Designers","slug":"web-and-digital-interface-designers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541430","title":"Graphic Design Services","slug":"graphic-design-services"},{"code":"541490","title":"Other Specialized Design Services","slug":"other-specialized-design-services"},{"code":"541850","title":"Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising","slug":"indoor-and-outdoor-display-advertising"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Graphic Design Coordinator","description":"Graphic Design Coordinator | Desert Cactus | Rolling Meadows, IL (On-Site) | $60,000/yearDesert Cactus is on the hunt for a sharp, imaginative, and detail-driven Graphic Design Coordinator to help elevate our licensed retail product offerings. 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