Graphic Designer (FR: R-5756)

About Midtown

We own and operate eight premium athletic and tennis clubs across the US and Canada, including the world's largest sports resort and premier boutique hotel located in Chicago with the mission to inspire people to transform their lives. 

Job Overview

Midtown Athletic Club is seeking a passionate and experienced Graphic Designer to elevate our visual brand identity.  You'll play a key role in crafting compelling communications for members and prospects across all channels – from print to digital, and even within our club spaces.

The team is based in our HQ office in Chicago (3611 N Kedzie Ave.) and supports all club locations.

• The role is hybrid work-from-home and required to also come in the office in Chicago 2 days per week
• The position is based in the Chicago area and will involve very limited travel to Midtown club locations

About the Role

• Collaborate across teams to bring our brand storytelling to life for members and prospects and incorporate relevant branding, marketing, and communication strategies throughout designs

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with and provide design solutions to club teams across our 8 locations to achieve business goals

• Lead visual design strategy by interpreting and executing Midtown’s brand strategy across campaigns, our member app, website, apparel, and club spaces

• Develop creative concepts based on interpreting briefs

• Confidently present and communicate design concepts to cross-functional teams

• Collaborate with the full marketing team for cohesive and effective deliverables

• Time-manage multiple projects and prioritize based on impact

• Consistently deliver creative solutions to visual challenges

• Research and understand industry trends and target audiences

• Manage freelance designers and external vendors to support with creative implementations

What You’ll Need

• 2+ years of design experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing your skills

• Excellent research, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Keen interest and attention to user experience and information hierarchy

• Ability to work independently and with a team to meet deadlines

• Excellent time management, organizational skills, attention to detail and multitasking ability 

• Ability to manage multiple projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Passion for design and an interest in luxury fitness branding

• Strong ability to interpret and implement feedback

• Eagerness to develop new skills

• A collaborative and team-oriented approach

• Solid understanding of design principles

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Preferred skills and qualifications

• 4+ years professional work experience

• Significant experience with UX or UI design

• Proficiency in Figma and Figjam

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in design 

• Certification and/or training in relevant software programs

Pay Disclosure

Compensation: $60-70K annually, based on experience and qualifications

Benefits: Please refer to the link here for a copy of benefits and perks offered by Midtown for our full and part time associates. 

You may also visit: https://careers.midtown.com/about-us/benefits/

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.