Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proficient in Figma for wireframing and interactive design., Skilled in Adobe Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop., Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and brand identity transformation., Demonstrated ability to create compelling content and articulate design decisions..

Key responsabilities:

Lead and inspire a team of creatives in the design process.

Create and document design guidelines for developers.

Manage projects to ensure timely delivery and adherence to deadlines.

Collaborate on both web and print design projects, enhancing brand identities.

Job description

Our team is growing, and we’re on the hunt for a Brand and Digital Designer who can do it all. This is your chance to flex your creative muscles in a role that’s as dynamic as the designs you’ll create. At WHQ, our designers don’t just create—they lead, inspire, and elevate the experience for users and the businesses we work with. You’re not afraid to dig into Figma files, whip up something fresh, and guide a team of talented creatives to deliver focused work. We’re open to contract or full-time applicants—show us what you’ve got, and we’ll figure it out together.

Requirements

You’ll contribute your expertise to our branding and design process, actively shape our agency workflows, embrace a growth mindset, and bring your best effort to every project, big or small.
Experienced in Figma for creating wireframes, designs, and interactive prototypes, focusing on scalable, component-based design.
You know how to create compelling content, including copywriting, typography selection, art direction of product renderings and photoshoots, and illustrators.
You seamlessly navigate web and print design, from crafting a startup's brand identity to shaping the design system for an enterprise e-commerce or marketing site.
A portfolio showcasing creative excellence and strategic thinking—where craft, aesthetics, and business-driven problem-solving come together.
Skilled at transforming brand identities into compelling digital experiences while applying strong design principles to UI and UX.
Provide developers with comprehensive documentation on design guidelines, including spacing tokens, responsive typography, grids, layouts, and interactive elements.
Equally effective working solo or alongside a team, ensuring projects stay on track and deadlines are met.
Skilled in Adobe Suite, with expertise in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Highly organized with a strong passion for craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Self-assured and capable of articulating and defending decisions with well-reasoned arguments based on thorough research and insights.
Receptive to feedback, open to direction, and eager to ask thoughtful questions.
Thrives in a multidisciplinary environment, embracing diverse design challenges within a team of specialist generalists.
Being in Chicago and able to pop into the office is a big plus!

Benefits

We are a small team with big ambitions. Our goal is to evolve into a tightly-knit team of researchers, designers, and developers. A candidate who is ready to embark on this journey and contribute to our growth will find a perfect fit here.

Health Care: Medical, dental, and vision plans to support you
Retirement Plan: 401(k) to plan for the future
Time Off: Vacation, sick days, and public holidays
Family Leave: Support for life’s most important moments
Growth Opportunities: Training and development to keep leveling up
Flexibility: Work from home or at the Chicago office
Snacks: Free food and treats to fuel your creativity

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