Brand Designer

About the role

Blue Daring is looking for an experienced brand designer to concept and design brands and visually communicate big ideas that help clients 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 with a hybrid schedule (3 days per week in the office).

Responsibilities

• Develop and contribute to creating brands from scratch, including visual identity systems.
• Execute well-defined ideas and contribute to the strategic thinking behind them.
• Work with clients on diverse and meaningful projects.
• Create dynamic PowerPoint presentations that synthesize and articulate complex ideas through visual storytelling.
• Design long-format publications, one-sheeters, and other collateral.
• Develop brand standards and identity systems.
• Create vector graphics such as infographics and icons.
• Handle print production, including gathering quotes, selecting paper, and overseeing print techniques.

Requirements

• At least 3 concrete examples of concepting and designing a new brand entirely from scratch, including its visual identity system.
• 5-10 years of solid design experience in both print and web.
• Experience navigating brand hierarchy and developing brand standards.
• Ability to move easily between different brands and think strategically about design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, XD primarily).
• Basic understanding of CSS/HTML; proficiency in AfterEffects or PremierPro is a plus.
• Expertise in print production (e.g., gathering quotes, selecting paper, various print techniques).
• Strong layout and design skills for long-format publications and one-sheeters.
• 2-3 examples of proficiency creating vector graphics (infographics, icons, etc.).
• 2-3 proven examples of thinking strategically about design.
• Experience in the B2B and/or social impact sectors (preferred, not mandatory).

Qualities

• Conceptual thinker inspired by big ideas and storytelling.
• Fast-working, well-spoken, professional, dependable, and highly collaborative.
• An artist or creative with an art practice (preferred).

About Blue Daring

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. Our culture is diverse, respectful, dedicated, strategic, and fun—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.