Overview

Based in the former warehouse district of Fulton Market, Chicago’s lively West Loop area, which is now a hip corporate and entertainment area known for creative global and modern American restaurants, we have easy access to public transport, great restaurants, and an awesome office roof deck. You will join a highly effective, caring team in an office full of natural light, bikes, and donuts! Meet your teammates for a lakefront ride, yoga on the rooftop, or lunch on the balcony in between all the fun. Not all SRAM team members are cyclists, but we all have a passion for creating our world class products. Enjoy a work environment focused on peer collaboration, continuous improvement, and hands-on creation of high-quality, robust bike components. The Graphic Designer conceptualizes, develops, and implements visual design solutions that meet communication strategies and reflect SRAM’s brand identity. The communications are implemented in a wide range of graphic applications including print, environment, social media, digital, motion, soft goods, and emerging media.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Brand Design Team in conceptualizing, designing, producing, and managing brand communications: Print, digital, and motion media; and Environmental design
• Create visually appropriate assets and content in support of communication strategies
• Collaborate with the creative, brand, and corporate teams to best support communication goals
• Take initiative on projects to deliver new and innovative solutions
• Ensure the requirements of the brand guidelines are accurately and consistently integrated into all asset types
• Manage own design, production, and quality control workflow processes from start to finish

Qualifications

• BFA in Graphic Design and 2 years of professional experience within a design agency or in-house creative department
• Strong portfolio in both print and digital design including motion graphics
• Outstanding skills in communication design (composition, typography, color, illustration, and movement)
• Proficient with Macintosh computers using Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Animate, and Acrobat) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to confidently and successfully present creative POV and concepts to internal teams
• Strong ability to multitask and work quickly under pressure
• Deep understanding of brand standards and the ability to work independently
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are needed in order to consistently meet deadlines
• A never-ending desire to learn new techniques and technology
• Interest in outdoor sports brand environment is a plus

About SRAM

SRAM LLC is one of the world's largest suppliers of components to the bike industry. Established in Chicago in 1987, SRAM continues to promote cycling through its products, its advocacy, and its employees who are dedicated to improving the cycling experience. Today, SRAM employs more than 5,000+ employees, in 20+ locations, across 10+ countries. SRAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.