Senior Graphic Designer

Job Description

Marklund in Geneva is hiring a Senior Graphic Designer!

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of others and be appreciated for what you do?

Join us in making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities and love your job!

Marklund is seeking a highly motivated and mission-centered individual for the position of Senior Graphic Designer.This is a full-time positionbased out of our Geneva facility. The schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. The salary for this role is $62,000- $65,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Who We Are:

Marklund is a nonprofit organization that provides residential, educational and therapy services to infants, children, teens and adults with serious and profound developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs. With two residential locations – the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva and the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin, it is currently home to nearly 178 residents. The Marklund Day School offers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children and young adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on the autism spectrum. In addition, our Community Day Services program at each site is a therapeutic day program for adults who reside at Marklund and those who come in from the community.

Marklund provides a rich culture where everything we do contributes to our mission of “making everyday life possible for individuals with profound disabilities.” Each and every employee’s job contributes to Marklund’s vision of providing a happy, safe purpose-filled life for every individual with intellectual and development disabilities, and is integral to enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve. As part of our private, not-for-profit network of services, you will learn what it’s like to have the individuals we serve not only change your career, but also change your life.

Position Overview

As part of the Marketing & Communications Department, the Senior Graphic Designer should be able to design marketing collateral for print and digital materials following all branding guidelines and standards in support of Marklund’s various services and programs.

Essential Job Functions

• Utilizes graphic design skills to help create marketing and fundraising materials, newsletters, ads, web pages and email blasts.
• Makes graphic and content updates to Marklund website.
• Work with Marketing and Communication team to produce marketing/event videos, including Top Hat Ball video content.
• Produce high-quality materials while adhering to deadlines.
• Attends and assists at special events.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, or Fine Arts
• Preferred: 9 years professional experience not including freelance/internships
• Must be proficient in Adobe Suite software including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software including Publisher, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must have experience in web content management systems.