Senior Direct Marketing Designer & Production Artist (Remote)

The Weinstein Organization•Chicago, IL

19d•Remote

About The Position

The Weinstein Organization “TWO”, a direct marketing advertising agency in Chicago, is currently searching for a skilled Senior Direct Marketing Designer and Production Artist (Remote) to join our team as a Contract-to-Full Time hire. This role, in a small agency setting, is ideal for a self-guided and detail-driven designer who excels at all stages from concept to execution. Must have excellent visual design skills with deep experience in direct marketing design and print production. You’ll collaborate directly with our creative director and account managers to produce high-impact direct mail, integrated campaigns, and digital assets that drive results.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Art, Graphic Design, or a related discipline (required)
Minimum 4 years’ of related professional experience (agency experience strongly encouraged)
Proven portfolio demonstrating both creative design and production execution (required)
Excellent visual design, layout and typography skills
Exceptional attention to detail and organization
Advanced expertise in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign (primarily), Photoshop, Illustrator
Strong understanding of print production, prepress, fonts, and color management
Knowledge of variable data printing (VDP) and personalization
Understanding of postal regulations and print specifications a plus
Experience designing and executing for both print and digital channels
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, principles and best practices
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and supply quick-turn around revisions
Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively
Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the project’s success
Work well with minimum supervision while also having strong interpersonal skills
Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Experience working with project management tools (Jira knowledge is a plus)
Fluency in a Mac environment
Ability to work fully remote (required) - Central Time preferred
Location: Based-in United States (required)
Language: Native English (required)

Responsibilities

Design and produce direct marketing materials including direct mail (primarily), print collateral, digital ads and brand assets.
Create adaptive layouts for postcards, letters, self-mailers, brochures, and multi-piece mail packages
Build and maintain template files to streamline design and production workflows
Perform retouching and manipulation of imagery
Conduct project discovery to make insightful recommendations on creative strategy and direction
Develop creative concepts and mockups for client presentation
Receive team and client feedback and complete adjustments/revisions
Prepare files for print and digital delivery, ensuring adherence to standards and technical specifications
Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced agency environment
Collaborate with creative director and account managers to refine concepts and execute campaigns
Maintain organized file systems and production documentation
Ensure brand consistency and quality control across all deliverables
Participate, present and provide supporting feedback in internal and client meetings
Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends, techniques and technologies