SR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER (CHICAGO OR REMOTE)

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).

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.

Responsibilities:

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 & Entertainment Industry is a plus.
• Open to business travel for site visits or presentation support.