Senior Graphic Designer

Success Matcher

Senior Graphic Designer

Highland Park, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our client, a growing and award-winning player in the wine and spirits industry, is looking for a Senior Graphic Designer to join their dynamic in-house creative team. This is a unique opportunity to take creative ownership of high-impact branding and packaging design projects from concept to completion.

    You’ll collaborate directly with family ownership, sales, and marketing teams to develop and execute visually stunning work that brings premium products and compelling brand stories to life.

    What You’ll Do:

    As a Senior Graphic Designer, you’ll play a strategic and hands-on role in delivering world-class visual design across a variety of packaging and identity projects. You’ll manage your own projects and contribute to team-wide creative efforts in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Lead the design and execution of packaging, branding, and marketing assets

    • Translate strategic direction into high-quality design outcomes

    • Collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and creative partners to ensure quality and alignment

    • Present concepts with clarity and rationale; accept and offer constructive feedback

    • Mentor junior designers and contribute to elevating overall team creativity

    • Manage timelines, priorities, and quality assurance across concurrent projects

    What We’re Looking For:

    We’re seeking a design leader with a sharp eye, creative vision, and deep passion for premium product design.

    You bring:

    • 5+ years of experience in graphic design, with a strong focus on packaging and brand identity

    • A degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Packaging, or a related field (BFA preferred)

    • A strong portfolio showcasing conceptual thinking and high-quality execution

    • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

    • Professional working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools

    • Excellent communication skills – confident in articulating ideas and receiving feedback

    • Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines

    • Experience in the wine, spirits, or luxury CPG industry is a significant advantage

    • Ability to sketch, visualize concepts, and guide production execution

    • A positive, collaborative attitude and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset

    Why Join:

    This is more than just a design role—it’s a chance to have your creative voice shape iconic brands in a highly respected, growing company. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values quality, creativity, and long-term brand building.

    Apply today and bring your creative leadership to one of the most vibrant and visually-driven industries in the market.

  • Compensation
    $75,000-$85,000 per year