Graphic Designer

Nexstar Media Group is seeking a news Graphic Designer to be part of a bold team of in-house designers in downtown Chicago, Illinois. The role involves creating compelling graphic designs for broadcast, video, social media, and print, with a focus on typography and composition.

Responsibilities

• High-level graphic design and typography skills are required
• High level skills in Adobe Photoshop (primary need) and Illustrator (secondary need) are required
• Top notch layout and composition skills required
• Intermediate to advanced photo manipulations skills using Adobe Photoshop required
• High level logo and branding design skills required
• Intermediate advanced level motion design skills are a plus, specifically using AfterEffects
• Must be able to work on tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to translate top news story content quickly and effectively into compelling graphic designs
• Must work well solo or with others in a collaborative, team environment
• Ability to follow brand standards and design workflow protocols
• Skills in Adobe Express, InDesign, Keynote, Powerpoint, Cinema 4D, Premiere software are a plus
• Must be able to work Saturday and Sunday mid mornings or unconventional hours. Holiday work may be required. Hybrid remote hours possible after the initial training period
• Design related duties such as but not limited to: photo editing, print design, presentation design, large format design, environmental design, projection map design, web design, social media design, photography, video editing and other design/marketing/broadcast related work may be required as needed for specific projects
• Ross Xressions or similar knowledge a plus but not required

Skills

• High-level graphic design and typography skills are required
• High level skills in Adobe Photoshop (primary need) and Illustrator (secondary need) are required
• Top notch layout and composition skills required
• Intermediate to advanced photo manipulations skills using Adobe Photoshop required
• High level logo and branding design skills required
• Intermediate advanced level motion design skills are a plus, specifically using AfterEffects
• Must be able to work on tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to translate top news story content quickly and effectively into compelling graphic designs
• Must work well solo or with others in a collaborative, team environment
• Ability to follow brand standards and design workflow protocols
• Must be able to work Saturday and Sunday mid mornings or unconventional hours. Holiday work may be required
• Job requires an undergraduate degree in graphic arts or equivalent experience
• Must provide a link to an on-line portfolio for consideration
• Intermediate advanced level motion design skills are a plus, specifically using AfterEffects
• Skills in Adobe Express, InDesign, Keynote, Powerpoint, Cinema 4D, Premiere software are a plus
• Ross Xressions or similar knowledge a plus but not required

Benefits

• Medical (with multiple plan options)
• Dental
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• A 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Paid Parental leave
• Life insurance
• More

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