Designer, Editorial--(Hybrid based in Lisle, IL)

Designer, Editorial
Hybrid position based in Lisle, IL

Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000 Annually

About Us:
Morreale Communications is an award-winning woman-owned public relations firm with a specialty focus in the areas of Transportation, Infrastructure & Mobility, Health & Wellness, Energy & Utilities and Public Affairs. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and integrity in all aspects of our operations.

We’re seeking a highly skilled Senior Designer who has experience across a wide range of disciplines to support an off-site client in the transportation engineering industry. You will work with the Creative Director, project teams, and clients to deliver cohesive, memorable and high quality content for the client as well as support other creative initiatives. The Senior Designer will understand industry best practices and trends as well as be a leader in setting the standard for how we deliver high quality creative content for our clients.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with Creative Director and Project Managers to scope, schedule, and deliver on time and on brief
• Lead visual direction on highly technical and detail-oriented deliverables
• Leverage skills in graphic and editorial design on client and internal work
• Create 360 campaigns, brand guidelines, fact sheets and infographics, educational/promotional toolkits, email/newsletters, logos and identity assets, social content series, landing pages and website content
• Drive innovative ideas that enhance brand positioning and differentiation
• Lead, design, participate in and contribute to design critiques with both clients and our internal team
• Further develop and promote the Morreale brand to position the firm for growth in Illinois and in targeted growth markets

The ideal candidate:

• Is a skilled graphic designer with interest and experience in areas such as photography, videography, animation, web design, and more
• Is skilled at turning highly technical ideas into clear concepts, smart visuals, and shippable assets
• Is detail-oriented
• Can carry a project from inception to conclusion with little supervision
• Relentlessly focuses on client success
• Thrives in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
• Thinks big picture
• Is driven to exceed client expectations
• Can lead the visual direction of a project
• Translates business goals into creative that moves people to act
• Has a growth mindset and thrives on constructive feedback and critique

Position Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in-house or in an agency environment
• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or visual communications
• Candidates should have the ability to travel as required

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Ability to juggle multiple projects, hit deadlines fast, and ruthlessly prioritize work

• Expert Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
• Expert in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• CMS experience: Squarespace, WordPress, Wix, Figma preferred

• Email marketing platforms: Constant Contact, Mailchimp
• Punctual, dependable, and accountable.
• Growth mindset; eager to learn and expand creative/marketing skills.

What we offer:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• 401k program   with safe harbor match and discretionary profit sharing
• Paid time off
• Paid maternity leave
• Hybrid working environment

Commitment to Morreale Core Values
View our Core Values video  here !
Our core values represent the beliefs, philosophies and principles that define who we are and how we do business. We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates commitment and character to upholding the Morreale Core Values in all they do:

• Accountability: Own it and honor our commitment to others.
• Diversity: Embrace diverse perspectives and foster a culture of inclusion.
• Excellence: Think big. Be bold and make every action count.
• Integrity: Be honest, respectful, and trustworthy. Always do the right thing.
• Collaboration: Stronger together. Elevate each other’s unique abilities to build on our collective strength.

About Morreale 
Founded in 2006, Morreale Communications is a leading strategic communications agency working at the intersection of business, media, policy and people. Driven by the desire to empower our clients by elevating their voices during times of change, crisis and opportunity, Morreale offers an integrated suite of solutions. Core capabilities include strategic message development, stakeholder engagement, branding and creative strategy, digital & social communications, diversity & inclusion, policy strategy and media relations. Morreale is a certified WBE/WBENC agency bringing unrivaled experience from a wide range of backgrounds to provide deep insights and counsel to our clients.

Joining Morreale Communications offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for public affairs and a drive for excellence, we invite you to apply to our open position and become part of our dedicated team.

Morreale Communications is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.