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90517BR Title: Commercial Strategy Designer Location/Division: IL-Chicago Job Summary: The Commercial Strategy Team is responsible for comprehending brand goals, product focuses and customer engagement opportunities and distilling those combined priorities into actionable marketing campaigns and customer experience approaches. The Commercial Strategy Designer supports the journey from strategy to implementation for these initiatives using their graphic design skills to support customer communication for Paper Source. The person mainly concentrates on efforts supporting email communication but also works on social media posts, wholesale, and custom print assets when necessary. An employee in this position can expect an annual salary starting at $60,000, depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits for Full-Time (30+ Hours) Include: Sick Pay, Employee Discount, Vacation, Personal Days and Company Holidays, 401(k), Health Benefits, Disability, Life Insurance, Transit, Tuition Reimbursement This is a full-time job based out of our Chicago Wicker Park office. Benefits for those who are scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week include Employee Discount, EAP and Sick Pay. For those scheduled to work between 20 and 29.99 benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, Transit and 401(k) with Company Match. For those scheduled to work 30 hours or more benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision), Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, Healthcare Spending Account, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Transit, and Tuition Reimbursement. All benefits provided are in accordance with the terms of the current plan and may be subject to future change. Benefits may vary depending on location/state regulations. More information can be received by the recruiter or Human Resources. Auto req ID: 90517BR Employment Type: Full-Time State: Illinois City: Chicago What You Do: u2022 Create graphic design solutions with a focus on layout, color, type, and various design elements in alignment with both commercial and visual strategies. u2022 Shares work with other designers on the team communicating priorities and bandwidth u2022 Ensures quality and accuracy in proofing self and others. u2022 Ability to adapt graphic design style based on direction given u2022 Participate in various meetings and be open to giving/receiving feedback, while also being responsible for updates on progress and workflow. u2022 Keeps current with trends in graphic design, stationery, home goods, social media and other related industries u2022 Partner with photographer and collaborate on photography workflow timing. Knowledge & Experience: u2022 Demonstrates proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. u2022 Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills. u2022 Resourceful, creative problem solver u2022 Embraces collaboration u2022 Minimum 3 days in office required u2022 BA in Graphic Design and 1-2 yearsu2019 experience in design role or equivalent combination of experience and education u2022 Processes a portfolio of work with a broad range of graphic design styles u2022 Experience in Smartsheet and asset management systems is a plus u2022 Basic understanding of photography is a plus u2022 1 - 3 yearsu2019 retail experience plus Job Category: Marketing & Sales EEO Statement: As an Affirmative Action Employer, Barnes & Noble hires qualified people to work for its Paper Source subsidiary to perform the many tasks necessary for the success of our business and is committed to diversity in the workplace. 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