Graphic Designer

Location(s)Chicago, Illinois Details Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises. POSITION SUMMARY: The Graphic Designer is a member of Kemper’s Creative Services team and is responsible for helping to define our visual brand and maximize audience engagement through visual design. This position will focus on applying best practices in user-centered design and production across various types of print and digital sales collateral. Strong layout design, clean aesthetics, solid production skills, creative thinking, and adherence to the Kemper brand are measures of success in the role. This position is a hybrid role working three days per week in our Chicago office. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: • Apply outstanding design, layout and communication principles, and superior aesthetics, to all creative work while consistently observing a high-level of detail. • Translate business needs into actionable creative solutions. • Develop design projects from concept through production. • Build production-ready files for print (four-color process, digital, spot). • Comprehend and adhere to corporate brand guidelines in all facets of work, act as a brand steward and educator. • Collaborate with copywriters and marketing colleagues. • Lead and participate in brainstorming sessions. • Present creative concepts with POV to stakeholders. • Synthesize input and feedback from Creative and Marketing team members into clear creative solutions. • Apply empathy to understand and interpret unique end-user needs. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related discipline with minimum 3-5 years’ applicable experience. • Expert knowledge using InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Adobe XD. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. • Ability to work independently and with others on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting time-sensitive deadlines. • Solid knowledge using project collaboration/workflow applications in a team environment (e.g., Basecamp, Hive, Wrike). • Strong ability to influence; solid interpersonal and team collaboration skills; ability to cultivate strong working relationships with team members. • Results-oriented strategic critical thinker. • Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to guide others and provide feedback to stakeholders. • Salesforce experience a plus. • Candidates must provide a link to an online portfolio of relevant work for consideration. • Sponsorship is not accepted for this opportunity. • The range for this position is $77,100 to $128,500. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is also eligible for our Kemper benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.) • This is a hybrid position out of our Chicago, IL office. Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email.Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.If you receive such a message, delete it. #LI-JO1 #LI-Hybrid