Junior Designer

Gresham Partners, LLC

Junior Designer position at Performance Trust Capital Partners, collaborating on digital and print projects. Supporting design work across various materials within a defined brand system.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Graphic Design and Visual Communication, with a strong portfolio showcasing skills in typography, layout, color, and composition. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma, with the ability to manage multiple design projects while adhering to brand guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Graphic DesignAdobe Creative SuiteFigmaTypographyAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Graphic DesignVisual CommunicationTypographyLayoutColorCompositionEmail CampaignsUX/UI DesignWireframingProject Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEagerness to LearnAbility to Take FeedbackCollaborationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Adobe InDesignAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopFigmaMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Graphic DesignCertificate in Visual Communication

Industry Keywords

Brand GuidelinesPrint CollateralDigital CollateralEvent ProductionDesign Asset Library

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting the design and production of print and digital collateral—including presentations, brochures, event materials, and signage—within established brand guidelines
Assisting with UX/UI work across web and digital platforms, including layout updates, landing pages, and wireframes
Helping create and maintain on-brand email campaigns and templates
Supporting event production from a design standpoint—signage, name tags, printed and digital collateral, and on-site materials
Organizing and maintaining the shared design asset library and file structure
Collaborating with marketing, events, and content teams to bring creative ideas to life
Managing assigned projects with attention to detail and a commitment to deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree or certificate in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field—or a compelling portfolio that demonstrates equivalent skills
0–2 years of professional or internship design experience
A portfolio showing strong fundamentals: typography, layout, color, and composition across print and/or digital work
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Figma
Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, including PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
Willingness to learn and operate within brand guidelines while bringing fresh ideas
Strong attention to detail and an eagerness to take feedback and grow
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
Candidates must be eligible to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Coverage
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (administered through a national carrier such as Blue Cross Blue Shields)
Prescription Drug Plans
Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent Care) (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Vacation/Personal Days + Holidays
PT Retirement Mission-Driven Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Voluntary Life Insurance + Long-Term Disability Insurance
Discounted Fitness Memberships (Free membership for Chicago office)
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits – Transit & Parking
Mental Health support through company provided Employee Assistance Program
Employee recognition programs (PT Rewards and Annual Awards)