Brand and Digital Designer

📋 Description

• We are expanding our team and seeking a talented Brand and Digital Designer who can handle a variety of tasks. This role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your creativity in a dynamic environment.

• At WHQ, our designers are not just creators but also leaders who inspire and enhance user experiences for the businesses we collaborate with.

• Fearlessly dive into Figma files, craft innovative designs, and lead a team of skilled creatives to deliver focused results.

• We welcome applications for both contract and full-time positions—demonstrate your skills, and let's work together to find the best fit.

⛳️ Requirements

• Contribute your expertise to our branding and design processes, shape agency workflows, maintain a growth mindset, and bring your best to every project, regardless of size.

• Proficient in Figma for creating wireframes, designs, and interactive prototypes with a focus on scalable, component-based design.

• Ability to create engaging content, including copywriting, typography selection, art direction for product renderings, photoshoots, and illustrations.

• Navigate web and print design seamlessly, from establishing a startup's brand identity to developing design systems for enterprise e-commerce or marketing platforms.

• Showcase a portfolio that demonstrates creative excellence and strategic thinking, where craftsmanship, aesthetics, and business-focused problem-solving converge.

• Skilled in translating brand identities into compelling digital experiences while applying strong design principles to UI and UX.

• Provide developers with comprehensive design guidelines, including spacing tokens, responsive typography, grids, layouts, and interactive elements.

• Effective working independently or collaboratively in a team, ensuring project timelines are met.

• Proficient in Adobe Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.

• Highly organized with a passion for craftsmanship and a commitment to excellence.

• Confident in articulating and defending decisions with well-reasoned arguments based on thorough research and insights.

• Open to feedback, direction, and eager to ask insightful questions.

• Thrive in a diverse design environment, embracing various challenges within a team of specialist generalists.

• Being located in Chicago and able to work in the office is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Join a small but ambitious team aiming to grow into a close-knit group of researchers, designers, and developers. Be part of this journey and contribute to our expansion.

• Health Care: Medical, dental, and vision plans provided

• Retirement Plan: 401(k) for future planning

• Time Off: Vacation, sick days, and public holidays offered

• Family Leave: Support for significant life events

• Growth Opportunities: Training and development for continuous advancement

• Flexibility: Option to work from home or the Chicago office

• Snacks: Free food and treats to fuel your creativity