Visual Designer

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Hireology’s technology empowers businesses to build great teams. Over the last nine years, we’ve grown from a startup to a market-leading organization with over 150 team members and built an award-winning culture that makes this company an amazing place to work.

Hireology’s technology team is remote-first, meaning it is not mandatory to work from the Chicago office at any time.

It’s with that in mind we’re adding a  Visual Designer to our Marketing team. This individual will be responsible for collaboratively defining the visual style of all web and print assets from sales deliverables to our website, while representing our clean and consistent brand look in each asset.

The ideal candidate demonstrates passion for evolving and maintaining excellent visual language across all design elements, using visuals to turn complex business solutions into intuitive, simple concepts, and bringing fresh ideas to make our team work smarter. Reporting to our Director of Marketing Communications, this individual will work collaboratively across all departments within Hireology. 

***A portfolio demonstrating the ability to maintain a common brand look and feel across media is required for this role.
 

As the Visual Designer, you'll be responsible for: 

  • Establishing, evangelizing and maintaining Hireology’s visual design across all brand materials
  • Leading the design execution of all collateral pieces including: our website, eBooks, case studies, research reports, ads and presentation graphics
  • Creating branded templates for sales collateral, email marketing, presentations and ads
  • Crafting beautiful custom illustrations, landing pages, graphs, calls-to-action and other related visual elements
  • Leading internal creative review meetings and articulating design rationale
  • Making timely, informed decisions taking into account facts, goals, constraints and risks of a project or task

 

So what kind of person are we looking for in this role? We have a pretty unique culture here at Hireology, and the person who will be successful in this role will have:

  • The ability to manage multiple design projects all the way from concept to execution and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment 
  • The mindset to be flexible and cool under pressure and an ability to shift as priorities pivot
  • A startup mindset - Looking to excel in the role today with a desire to grow as our team does
  • A detail-oriented mindset with strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills; comfortable working independently, and able to thrive in a rapidly changing environment

 

Okay, we’ve laid out what the job is - now are you qualified? Below are the minimum qualifications we’re looking for in a Visual Designer candidate. Also, we want a chance to get to know who you are and why you applied, so please include a cover letter. 

  • Minimum 5 years of digital design experience for a B2B brand; agency or late-stage startup experience plus being a Wordpress/Elementor expert is a big plus!
  • Expertise in digital illustration for blog featured images and  eBook design
  • A strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Expert ability at designing landing pages within WordPress/Elementor using best practices to drive conversions
  • Experience with email marketing templates (Hubspot, Mailchimp, Pardot or equivalent)
  • A great eye for design with some HTML/CSS front end design skills
  • Demonstrated design skills, especially concerning typography, information hierarchy, and data visualization
  • A design background with experience creating a brand identity and detailed understanding of presentation, layout, composition, color, typography and readability
  • Bachelor's degree in visual communication, digital design or equivalent

 

Hireology is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability status or protected veteran status, or any other category protected under the law.  All employment decisions are solely based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We support an inclusive workplace where Hireologists excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

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Technology we use

  • Engineering
    • GolangLanguages
    • JavascriptLanguages
    • RubyLanguages
    • ReactLibraries
    • Ruby on RailsFrameworks

Location

Unbeatable office space in downtown Chicago, with views of the Chicago River and Navy Pier. Our Chicago office is currently in a hybrid working model!

What are Hireology Perks + Benefits

Hireology Benefits Overview

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance now kicks in on your first day!!!

Hireology offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, matching 401(k) including Roth, unlimited discretionary time off, paid mental health days, paid parental leave, commuter and parking benefits, open and collaborative workspace, free onsite gym, and professional development programs including formal mentorship and job shadowing. We seriously want this to be the BEST place you've ever worked, and our benefits support that effort!

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Hireology offers two paid volunteer days, as well as, company-wide volunteer events.
Partners with nonprofits
Re:work and Upward Global, The Urban Alliance, Brave
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
President's club
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Our remote work program includes full-time remote for specific positions and the ability to work remotely on occasion, as needed.
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
All employees participate in anti-harassment and discrimination training on an annual basis.
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
we have a 100% employee lead DEI Council that promotes and supports all diversity initiatives, from group discussions on slack, to volunteer and donation matching events - we do it all!
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Health benefits kick on on your FIRST day.
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Hireology provides gym membership discounts, as well as, Divvy membership discounts.
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Hireology employees are encouraged to use one paid mental health day a month and are given access to an employee assistance program that provides mental health resources and access to counseling.
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Snacks galore!
Some meals provided
Free lunch on Tuesdays in the office! We order catering on Tuesdays from minority-owned and local restaurants. We always keep healthy options that can make for a quick lunch.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
We have parking spots available upon request
Recreational clubs
Home-office stipend for remote employees
$50/month directly to your paychecks
Mother's room
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
We offer an educational budget that can be used for applicable tuition reimbursements!
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

True work-life-balance! (unlimited PTO helps)

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