Graphic Designer & Illustrator

Title: Graphic Designer & Illustrator Category: Creative & Design EmploymentType: Full-Time Location: IL-Chicago LocationType: corporate JobLocation: Chicago, Illinois 60647 JobSummary: Illustrator and Graphic Design Paper Source and Barnes & Noble are looking for a Graphic Designer and Illustrator to develop creative and eye-catching designs and illustrations that resonate with the customer and reflects the brand aesthetics. WhatYouDo: • Creates original designs, illustrations, and typographic treatments to be applied to the development of proprietary product including greeting cards, calendars, gift product, gift wrap and more. • Able to execute a broad range of illustration styles. Takes feedback and direction well and can adapt their style and work to fit the needs of each project. • Demonstrates exceptional organizational and time management skills. Can prioritize and handle multiple projects to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a professional and positive attitude within a team environment. • Participate in weekly product reviews with Design and Merchant team to present product concepts to broader group. • Works well in both an independent and team environment, often collaborating with other designers. • Keep current with trends in design, stationery, home goods, fashion and related industries to put toward use in seasonal inspiration/trend meetings. Knowledge&Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design, illustration or a related field • 3+ years of related design experience required • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Procreate • Solid knowledge of print production processes and terminology— typesetting, bleeds, die lines, color settings, preflight, etc. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with willingness and excitement to collaborate. • Exhibits strong attention to detail, ensuring high quality work even on the simplest requests. EeoStatement: As an Affirmative Action Employer, Barnes & Noble hires qualified people to work for its Paper Source subsidiary to perform the many tasks necessary for the success of our business and is committed to diversity in the workplace. An essential part of this policy is providing equal employment opportunity for all. All employment practices and decisions—including those involving application procedures, recruitment or recruitment advertising, hiring, placement, job assignment, transfer, promotion, demotion, training, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, benefits, discipline ,leave of absence, layoff, recall, termination and general treatment during employment—will be conducted without regard to self-identified, perceived or actual age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), hairstyle, height and/or weight, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, or any other self-identified, perceived or actual characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances, and will comply with all applicable laws.