Brand Designer

smartdept. is searching for a Brand Designer for a leading professional association client located in Rosemont, IL. The ideal candidate will come with 5+ years of experience. This is a project-based, hybrid, 5-month contract opportunity with the possibility of an extension.

Brief Summary :

Join this creative team as a Contract Brand Designer to lead and support a major brand redesign initiative. You'll collaborate closely with marketing and creative staff, help establish and implement new brand guidelines, and handle a variety of day-to-day design projects. This role is ideal for a designer with agency experience who thrives in both independent and team settings.

What You'll Do :

• Work as part of a collaborative team to execute a comprehensive brand redesign, from concept through launch.
• Develop and implement brand guidelines across digital and print channels.
• Create visual assets, templates, and presentations that align with the new brand identity.
• Support the team's ongoing design needs, including digital, print, and event collateral.
• Attend 1-2 in-person meetings per month at their office in Rosemont, IL (otherwise remote).
• Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (heavy focus on Adobe XD), Canva, and occasionally Adobe Express.
• Ensure all design deliverables are on-brand, timely, and meet project objectives.
• Provide expertise and guidance to help the team ramp up on new tools or processes as needed.

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