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Junior Studio Designer

At HLK, as a Jr. Studio Designer, you'll get to be a part of a tight-knit creative department and studio team. You’ll use your expertise and design abilities to produce the final output of a wide range of communications, including print advertising, digital, collateral, comps and presentations. You’re the last hands to touch the work before it sees the world, ensuring all materials are delivered to precise quality standards, adhering to brief requests and following internal approval processes.

If you’re someone who:

• Is looking to grow

• Is excited about emerging technologies and new ways of working

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment

• Has a passion for detail and a love of design

This is the place for you.

Location: Chicago or St. Louis. We are not accepting remote applicants at this time. Salary range: $50,000-$60,000. The individual salary within this range is determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to experience, knowledge, skills and location.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with art directors, designers and developers as well as other team members throughout the agency to deliver high-quality work for a wide range of clients
Prepare presentations and other designed materials for client work, new business pitches and internal initiatives
Prepare final, press-ready files (including print, online, web and mobile applications) based on supplied specifications for several types of production
Digitally manipulate, enhance and resize images for comps, ads and artwork
Create files for client review and electronically deliver/upload artwork for final reproduction and web usage

Qualifications

Familiarity to an agency setting whether through internships or other related educational experience
Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint and Google Workplace
Experience with Sketch and/or Figma preferred
Must be able to handle multiple tasks at one time and easily switch from one task to another seamlessly and effectively
Meet deadlines, set and follow priorities, maintain a high level of personal responsibility, and have a willingness to go above and beyond to meet clients’ needs
An exceptional eye for detail and strong organizational skills
Portfolio of work showcasing design skills and thinking

About HLK

We believe in the power of people to drive brands. Together, we shape a brand's identity and inspire its next move.

We believe that brands have the power to influence people. We create brands in constant motion — on a mission to connect, surprise and change behavior.

Our mission is to provide an environment where passionate problem solvers can thrive. Every day, we encourage our people to do three things:

Be Curious. Seek out the right problems to solve. Embrace criticism. Dig deeper and dream bigger.

Be Thoughtful. Approach everything with a sense of humanity. Act with empathy and support one another.

Be Brave. Take calculated risks, push the work and move forward fearlessly.

HLK is a creative agency with national accounts but Midwest vibes. We have offices in St. Louis and Chicago and have a hybrid in-office schedule.

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$55000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Junior Studio Designer, HLK

As a Junior Studio Designer at HLK, you will embark on an exciting journey as part of a vibrant and close-knit creative department. This role is perfect for those eager to grow within the dynamic landscape of design. You'll hone your skills while working alongside talented art directors, designers, and developers to produce stunning final outputs for a variety of mediums, including print advertising and digital media. Your keen eye for detail and passion for design will shine through as you ensure every piece of communication maintains HLK's high-quality standards before it goes out into the world. From preparing press-ready files to digitally enhancing images for diverse projects, your contributions will be pivotal in crafting compelling presentations and design materials for both clients and internal initiatives. If you're driven by creativity, looking to develop your talents, and able to juggle multiple tasks seamlessly, HLK is the perfect place for you to embark on a fruitful design career. While we love remote work, our Junior Studio Designer position is currently based in our vibrant offices in either Chicago or St. Louis. If you’re ready to connect, surprise, and contribute to influential branding that impacts people, we encourage you to join our mission!

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What are the responsibilities of a Junior Studio Designer at HLK?

As a Junior Studio Designer at HLK, you will collaborate with a talented team to create high-quality designs for various projects. Responsibilities include preparing presentations, finalizing press-ready files, digitally manipulating images for different mediums, and delivering artwork for client reviews. Your role is crucial in ensuring that all design materials maintain HLK's exceptional standards before going public.