Brand Designer

Blue Daring is looking for an experienced brand designer (not to be confused with designer) to concept and design brands and visually communicate big ideas that help the people we serve articulate their core value, connect authentically with their audiences, launch new ventures and position themselves strategically in the market. This is a Chicago-based position. You will work from the office 3 days per week.

• have at least 3 concrete and defined experiences where you concepted a new brand entirely from scratch and then designed the visual identity system to support it
• be a conceptual thinker; someone who can be inspired by big ideas and use them to story-tell and inform their brand designs
• have 5-10 years of solid design experience in both print and web
• understand and have examples of navigating brand hierarchy
• have experience in the B2B and/or social impact sectors (preferred, not mandatory)
• have at least two comprehensive examples of developing brand standards and identity systems
• have the ability to move easily between brands
• have 2-3 proven examples of thinking strategically about design
• have experience creating dynamic PPT presentations that demonstrate a strong ability to synthesize and articulate complex ideas through visual storytelling
• demonstrate strong layout and design skills (long-format publications, one-sheeters, etc.)
• have 2-3 examples of proficiency creating vector graphics (infographics, icons, etc.)
• be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, XD primarily), with a basic understanding of CSS/HTML (the digital landscape), any proficiency in After Effects or Premier Pro a plus
• be fast-working, well-spoken, professional, dependable, and highly-collaborative
• an artists / a creative with an art practice preferred

• develop and contribute to creating brands
• execute well-defined ideas and contribute to the strategic thinking behind them
• work with amazing clients on incredible projects
• become partof a diverse, idea-centric team
• do things you are proud of

We partner with people with vision to bring ideas to life.

Founded in 2003, Blue Daring is a Chicago-based team of creative strategists and strategic creatives who bring brilliant thinking and beautiful design to meaningful people, projects and ideas.

We are diverse, respectful, dedicated, strategic and fun. Our culture is based on doing great work and taking care of our clients and each other. We're seeking highly talented people who want a place to call home.