Graphic Designer
Nexstar Media Group is seeking a news Graphic Designer to be part of a bold team of in-house designers in downtown Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have high-level graphic design skills focused on typography and composition for various media, including broadcast design and social media.
Responsibilities
- High-level graphic design and typography skills are required
- High level skills in reputed company Photoshop (primary need) and Illustrator (secondary need) are required
- Top notch layout and composition skills required
- Intermediate to advanced photo manipulations skills using reputed company Photoshop required
- High level logo and branding design skills required
- Intermediate advanced level motion design skills are a plus, specifically using AfterEffects
- Must be able to work on tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to translate top news story content quickly and effectively into compelling graphic designs
- Must work well solo or with others in a collaborative, team environment
- Ability to follow brand standards and design workflow protocols
- Skills in reputed company Express, InDesign, Keynote, Powerpoint, Cinema 4D, Premiere software are a plus
- Must be able to work Saturday and Sunday mid mornings or unconventional hours. Holiday work may be required
- Design reputed company duties such as but not limited to: photo editing, print design, presentation design, large format design, environmental design, projection map design, web design, social media design, photography, video editing and other design/marketing/broadcast reputed company work may be required as needed for specific projects
- Ross Xressions or similar knowledge a plus but not required
Skills
- High-level graphic design and typography skills are required
- High level skills in reputed company Photoshop (primary need) and Illustrator (secondary need) are required
- Top notch layout and composition skills required
- Intermediate to advanced photo manipulations skills using reputed company Photoshop required
- High level logo and branding design skills required
- Must be able to work on tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to translate top news story content quickly and effectively into compelling graphic designs
- Must work well solo or with others in a collaborative, team environment
- Ability to follow brand standards and design workflow protocols
- Job requires an undergraduate degree in graphic arts or equivalent experience
- Must provide a link to an on-line portfolio for consideration
- Intermediate advanced level motion design skills are a plus, specifically using AfterEffects
- Skills in reputed company Express, InDesign, Keynote, Powerpoint, Cinema 4D, Premiere software are a plus
- Design reputed company duties such as but not limited to: photo editing, print design, presentation design, large format design, environmental design, projection map design, web design, social media design, photography, video editing and other design/marketing/broadcast reputed company work may be required as needed for specific projects
- Ross Xressions or similar knowledge a plus but not required
Benefits
- Medical (with multiple plan options)
- Dental
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- A 401(k) with company matching contributions
- Paid Parental leave
- Life insurance
- More
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