Senior Graphic Designer - Freelance to Full Time Job at icreatives in Chicago

Senior Graphic Designer We're seeking a highly talented Senior Graphic Designer to lead cross-functional creative teams in delivering high-quality design deliverables for luxury B2B and B2C initiatives. This role combines hands-on design expertise with strategic leadership. Essential Functions: Hands-on graphic design using Adobe products for print, digital, social, and web applications Manage creative projects from concept to completion, leading multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring timely execution Develop visual concepts, storyboards, UX/UI wireframes, and brand guidelines Ensure brand consistency and present creative concepts to stakeholders Manage vendor relationships and collaborate with other teams Skills Required: Solid foundation in design principles (typography, layout, color theory) Expert-level Adobe Creative Cloud skills (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) Intermediate technical skills in After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro (plus) Figma proficiency required Exceptional communication and writing skills Experience leading multi-disciplinary projects and mentoring creatives Forward-thinking mindset and strong organizational skills Education and Experience: ~ Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, required! ~8+ years of professional design experience with 4+ years of project management experience ~ Strong graphic design portfolio demonstrating expertise in branding, digital, UX/UI, and campaign work Work Environment: ~ Professional office environment with occasional international travel (around 5% of the time) We're looking for a well-rounded, collaborative creative who is willing to adapt to changing priorities.