Graphic Designer (Hybrid)

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with safety. It’s the constant that empowers people to confidently move forward. It can fill a flight or sell out a stadium. It can care for a patient or graduate a class.

As a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, we create and connect the technologies that help to keep people safe where they live, learn, work and play. Our integrated technology ecosystem unifies critical communications, video security and access control, and command center software, enabling collaboration in more powerful ways.

At Motorola Solutions, we’re ushering in a new era in public safety and security. Bring your passion, potential and talents to a career that matters.

Department Overview

Our Global Design Team is in search of a Graphic Designer to work in both digital and print media who is highly-skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, Office Suite and Google Suite.
You will drive creative storytelling concepts through your passion for visual design, experience in collaborative work environments and your effective communication skills. Attention to detail is key and you will deliver impactful and beautiful designs with the utmost quality. You will ensure all projects align with our business needs and brand voice and style.
You'll join our team in our Chicago Corporate Headquarters where our culture is casual and social but fast-paced with an emphasis on innovation and creativity. Working alongside our product experts, you will confidently communicate conceptual ideas driven by best practices and business objectives.
Job Description

***Must provide a link to a portfolio or digital examples of your work when applying. Tell us why you are qualified for this position, include your strengths and skill set in 2-3 bullet points***

Be Visual 

• Translate concepts into visual storytelling, wireframes and creative concepts.

• Work within MSI-established design guidelines and collaborate with team members to ensure consistency across designs. At the same time, explore new executions of the brand.

• Prepare and present work to internal teams including senior leadership.

• Be a primary creative voice and advocate of the Motorola Solutions brand.

• Present and defend creative work to marketing and corporate teams. 

• Ensure quality, visual and brand standards are met.

• Lead the creative design and execution of presentations, brochures, emails, trade show graphics, icons and social or display ads. 

Be Conceptual 

• Collaborate and brainstorm with business partners to understand, identify and collect requirements to creatively execute design concepts.

• Inspire and bring new ideas to the team through creative thought leadership.

• Direct creative work of marketing materials designed by contractors, agencies and internal designers to adhere to brand design guidelines.

• Provide solutions based on research and sharing of current trends that will elevate our design.

Be Empathetic

• Function, adapt and succeed in a constantly changing, fast paced environment.

• Bring a positive attitude and motivation to deliver the highest quality assets.

• Respond positively and calmly to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.

Additional Knowledge/Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience.

• Expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite: Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat. High proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word or equivalent programs. 

• Experience working on a variety of formats i.e. presentations, flyers, brochures, case studies, promotion collateral, banner ads, web assets, GIFs, booth graphics/environmental graphics, emails

• Strong print/digital production skills i.e file packaging, color management, preflight or prepare files for print, work with printers and press checks and troubleshoot issues

• Expert knowledge of design elements, typography, balance, hierarchy and color usage. Strong conceptual, illustrative and layout skills

• Advanced capabilities in Powerpoint/presentation design

• Advanced knowledge of CSS and HTML, interactive layout/design 

• High energy: a desire to learn and a drive to excel

• Passionate and motivated team player

• Excellent problem-solving skills 

***Must provide a link to a portfolio or digital examples of your work when applying. Tell us why you are qualified for this position, include your strengths and skill set in 2-3 bullet points***

Basic Requirements

• Bachelors Degree and 2+ years of experience

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Vaccine Requirement

Motorola Solutions has implemented a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy. We strongly encourage all employees to be fully vaccinated. Additionally, certain local governments or Motorola Solutions' customers may have vaccine requirements that apply to some of our employees. These employees are required to submit proof of vaccination to Motorola Solutions and maintain compliance with these requirements.

Travel RequirementsNone
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.