Designer

Propelis • Chicago, IL

3d • $67,000 - $77,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a Designer who is equal parts thinker and maker. We want someone who brings strong design instincts, curiosity, and a desire to grow within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. In this role, you’ll work across a range of projects including brand identity, packaging design, and marketing communications , contributing to both the development of new ideas and the execution of design systems across multiple touchpoints. You’ll partner closely with Creative Directors, Design Directors, Strategist, and other cross-functional teams to translate strategy and briefs into thoughtful, well-crafted design solutions. You understand that great design is about translating strategy in ways that is compelling to consumers and, scales effectively in the real world.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in brand design, packaging design, or related fields.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating design thinking, craft, and creativity.
• Solid understanding of typography, layout, color, and visual systems.
• Interest or experience in packaging design and retail environments.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of creative concepts across brand, packaging, and marketing communications.
• Translate briefs and strategy into compelling visual ideas and design systems.
• Explore multiple directions through sketching, references, and digital execution.
• Bring a strong point of view while remaining open to feedback and iteration.
• Execute design work with a high level of craft across typography, layout, color, and imagery.
• Support the rollout of design systems across packaging, formats, and channels.
• Build thoughtful, well-structured files that are organized and production-aware.
• Apply strong attention to detail across all stages of design.
• Understand how brand systems flex across SKUs, formats, and touchpoints.
• Support the extension of packaging and brand systems across line extensions and adaptations.
• Maintain consistency and integrity while adapting designs to new contexts.
• Learn and apply fundamentals of packaging structures, dielines, and production constraints.
• Lead the development and evolution of packaging systems that work across categories, formats, and regulatory environments.
• Ensure creative integrity is maintained across adaptations, line extensions, and high-volume SKU portfolios.
• Guide teams through the complexities of private-label brand architecture and retail strategy.
• Partner with production and technical experts to ensure design intent translates effectively through print and manufacturing.
• Actively participate in team critiques, brainstorms, and working sessions.
• Present work clearly and confidently, articulating the thinking behind your design decisions.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners including strategy, copy, production, and account teams.
• Contribute to a positive, team-first culture.
• Stay curious about design, culture, retail, and emerging trends.
• Continuously seek feedback and opportunities to improve your craft and thinking.
• Take initiative in learning new tools, technologies, and ways of working.
• Bring energy, ideas, and a point of view to the team.

Benefits

• Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed