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BIR is an international language and career training center with four locations in Chicago. We are seeking a lead designer that will be responsible for generating and managing the online and offline brand identity of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide creative leadership and have the ability to mentor a junior designer
• Work with marketing director to generate new ideas and promotional campaigns
• Manage design campaigns with multiple interrelated pieces
• Balance consistency with fresh designs for print and online advertising
• Work with print vendors to gather quotes and prepare projects for printing
• Set up photo shoots/purchase stock photography
• Write copy and edit copy when necessary
• Manage visual design and content of existing website

General Skills

• Strong conceptual skills
• Creative problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail and ability to take projects from concept to completion
• Desire to learn new technical skills and company processes
• Basic understanding of marketing concepts/campaigns

Technical Skills

• Extensive knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Dreamweaver and Flash
• Understanding of image optimization for web
• Solid understanding of html and CSS, with the ability to hand code
• Familiarity with Google Analytics, Webmaster Tools and SEO a huge plus
• Strong print production skills

Work Experience

• 2 years professional design experience preferred

Education Requirements

• B.F.A. (or equivalent) in graphic design
• Graduate work or professional experience in marketing or English is a plus