Graphic Designer

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1 Year Contract, 40 hours a week
Hybrid, MUST BE ONSITE WED/THURS
North Chicago is near the IL/WI border
Must have link to portfolio accessible via resume

Our global pharmaceutical client is seeking a graphic designer to join their robust team. This particular team supports internal and external communications across Corporate, R&D and Commercial pillars of the company partnering with cross-functional stakeholders that represent over 30 brands across 80+ countries.

Responsibilities:
* Create digital, print, and video materials for campaigns, promotional programs, and meeting/event deliverables for teams across the entire enterprise.
* Collaborate with Creative Director, Writer, Account Team, Designer, and outside vendor partners to conceptualize and execute materials that meet brand standards (AbbVie Corporate Brand, as well as individual product brands).
* Work with Traffic Manager, Creative Director and Account Team on development and clarification of project scope, timeline, and budget, and share accountability in delivering against project requirements and client expectations.
* Efficiently prioritize and multitask to enhance productivity within a highly dynamic work environment.
* Consistently communicate timely and accurate information as project progresses, meet deadlines and execute quality standards.
* Anticipate project needs and proactively provide expertise and innovative solutions to meet them.
* Track time daily and meet established utilization numbers for this function.
* Maintain awareness of current design trends for both print and digital media including new techniques and technology in photography, typography, illustration, design, animation/motion graphics and video.

Qualifications:
Minimum education: BA/BS required in graphic design and/or communications.
Minimum experience: 5 years of graphic design experience within a graphic design firm, advertising agency, in-house corporate graphics department and/or freelance business.
Portfolio: Must provide samples of work to be considered.
Technical Skills:
* Proven talent and understanding of creative media to determine the best method to portray a creative concept.
* Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite software: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator; Microsoft Office: Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and awareness of trends in graphic design and digital and print technologies.
* Strong technical design skills and good working knowledge of brand identity, editorial design, information graphics and data visualization, typography, packaging design, convention graphics and signage, print production, web/digital interface, and interactive design.
* Excellent communication skills (oral, written, and presentation) that persuade and gain understanding and alignment with others in a professional tone.

Soft Skills:

* High degree of initiative to drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environment; ability to absorb and respond to constructive feedback and turn projects around quickly when off course.
* Confidence under pressure, exercising good judgment as well as good interpersonal skills. Must be able to articulate ideas to colleagues in creative meetings and presentations.
* Able to work collaboratively within a team and seek clarity amid ambiguity.
* Able to work under the guidance of a creative director, as well as independently (with minimal supervision) and directly with Account Teams and be responsible for scheduling one’s daily work schedule.

Nice to Have But Not Required
* Knowledge of regulations, standards and health care trends affecting pharmaceutical products and biotech.
* Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.

Digital People is proud to offer major medical, dental, vision and 401K benefits!

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