Senior Graphic Designer Job at Walsh Employment, Highland Park, IL

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  • Walsh Employment
  • Highland Park, IL

Job Description

Senior Graphic Designer

Location: Highland Park, IL

Salary: $80-85K plus excellent benefits package

Our client is seeking a highly creative and proactive Senior Graphic Designer to join their dynamic in-house creative team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of compelling brand and packaging design projects within the wine and spirits industry. You will work closely with the family ownership and sales teams to bring brand stories to life from concept through to production and logistics .

You’ll be involved in the entire lifecycle of design, contributing both individually and collaboratively in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

Key Requirements

We are looking for a strategic thinker and detail-oriented designer with a solid foundation in brand packaging and identity design , ideally within the premium wine and spirits sector .

Essential experience and skills:

  • Minimum 5 years of design experience , including packaging or identity work to include work within he alcohol, spirits, wine, beverages industry
  • Leadership and mentorship experience
  • Degree in Design, Packaging, Advertising or equivalent professional experience (BFA preferred)
  • Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite – especially Photoshop , Illustrator , and InDesign
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Proven creative problem-solving abilities with a strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual strength and executional excellence
  • Clear communication skills – both written and verbal – with a professional demeanour
  • Comfortable presenting rationale and giving/receiving constructive feedback
  • Ability to sketch and visualise concepts effectively
  • Demonstrated team spirit and mentoring ability
  • Highly organised , with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
  • Meticulous attention to detail under tight deadlines
  • Positive, collaborative attitude – a “can-do” approach is essential

Role & Responsibilities

In this role, you will be expected to lead and deliver impactful design solutions, manage project workflows, and support junior team members. You will take ownership of your own projects while contributing to the wider creative goals of the team.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Conceptualising, developing, and executing end-to-end design solutions
  • Leading project ownership and delivering on-brand, on-time, visually outstanding outcomes
  • Championing brand strategies and acting as a brand steward
  • Liaising with internal stakeholders and external vendors, including photographers, illustrators, and printers
  • Supporting project organisation, planning, and execution across multiple streams
  • Providing feedback and critique to elevate team-wide design quality
  • Mentoring and supporting junior designers

Additional Information

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to high-profile brand projects in a growing team with a strong reputation for creative excellence.

To apply , please submit your CV, cover letter, and a portfolio demonstrating your most relevant work.

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