Quartermaster is seeking a full-time brand designer to support brand creation, brand transition, and marketing work across both client accounts and our internal brands. This position is hybrid, onsite in our Chicago office three days a week, but we are also open to remote work for strong candidates outside of the Chicago area.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Design and develop compelling, culturally attuned visual identities that bring new and existing brands to life across all touchpoints
Create and produce high-quality graphic design solutions, from concept to completion, for a wide range of digital and print applications, including brand identity, websites, social media, promotional materials, presentations, packaging, and interactive environments
Develop, own, and adhere to brand standards for our entertainment, CPG and B2B clients
Act as brand advocate to ensure a cohesive look and feel across all graphic applications
Coordinate with creative, marketing, and strategy teams to generate innovative ideas while ensuring design solutions meet client objectives and align with overall brand strategies
Manage multiple projects at once while owning the delivery of design outputs
Stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends and design standards to inform and inspire fresh, relevant brand visuals
Organize and manage a comprehensive library of brand assets, templates, and guidelines for easy accessibility across the team
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
3+ years of experience in brand design (or related role), ideally within an agency environment with a portfolio showcasing a variety of relevant projects
Visual storytelling skills with a clear understanding of typography, color theory, layout, and branding principles
Strong command of Adobe Creative Suite
Strong command of the collaborate applications within Google Suite, particularly Google Slides
Familiarity with Figma in the development of website designs and UX
Thrives in a fast-paced agency setting with the ability to multitask and remain extremely detail-oriented while committing to high-quality design standards
Excellent teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and organization skills
Ability to adapt and evolve creative solutions based on feedback and brand objectives
Enthusiasm for creative development, ideation, and brainstorming, with the ability to clearly articulate design concepts and rationale
Proven ability to manage client expectations and deliver visually appealing, on-brand designs
Deep understanding and awareness of aligning consumer goals and business goals
Light animation and video editing capabilities preferred
** Note: Please be sure that your resume itself is a reflection of your visual design savvy. Applicants who submit stock, templated or very rudimentary resume designs will not be considered.
Quartermaster is an agency dedicated to the art and science of Brandcraft, which involves the skillful gathering of market insights and strategic manipulation of creative touchpoints to achieve quantifiable results. Our expertise lies in creative marketing, design, and branding solutions for companies in Food, Beverage & CPG, Music & Culture, and Financial Services & Technology.
What We Do:
1. Product Incubation
2. Brand Creation
3. Brand Transition
4. Brand Expression
From branding and producing campaigns for some of the most influential companies in the world, to leading some of the world’s most iconic live events, we've been at the forefront of brand experience for over 25 years.
